Future Soldiers: Analysis of Entry-Level Performance Requirements and Their Predictors

Development of Experimental Army Enlisted Personnel Selection and Classification Tests and Job Performance Criteria

“…Prior research has shown psychomotor tests to be good predictors of gunnery performance and certain other criteria. Additionally, the Select2l job analysis data suggested that psychomotor constructs were more important for performance in Close Combat jobs and therefore might be discriminating (Sager, Russell, R. C. Campbell, & Ford, 2005).…”

“…As part of the Select2l job analysis effort, 16 future entry-level Army job clusters were identified (Sager et al, 2005). We selected two clusters for closer examination in the validation research: Close Combat and Surveillance, Intelligence, and Communication (SINC).…”

“…The procedure for conducting the future-oriented job analysis is described in detail in Sager et al (2005). Following is a summary of the results.…”

“…As described by Sager et al (2005), these sources included the Basic Combat Training list, Project A KSAs, NCO21 KSAs, Soldier2l, as well as several other sources. This activity resulted in a list of 48 KSAs relevant to performance of first-term Soldiers in the Future Force.…”

“…Target area 4 The extent to which the Soldier performs most Common Tasks (e~g.,.navigation, fast aid, weaponry, maintenance) competently and safely and uses computer applications The job analysis (Sager et al, 2005) identified MOS-specific task categories (shown in Appendix C) that we used as a starting point for the MOS-specific COPRS rating dimensions. Multiple SME panels (AIT instructors for each MOS) reviewed the MOS task categories and recommended reorganization of the categories to make them more suitable for use as rating dimensions.…”