Establishing Aptitude Requirements for Air Force Jobs: Historical Review of Aptitude Levels and Impact on the Personnel System.

摘要

This report is the first in a series of three. It presents a review of the military service aptitude batteries with some comparisons of minimum aptitude scores required for entry to military occupational areas. Change in Air Force aptitude score minimums are traced and summarized. A systems analysis of estimated impacts of different aptitude levels for enlistment on elements of the personnel system leads to a statement of salient negative influences on promotion, performance, and job/service satisfaction. (Author)