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The present study investigated predictive validities of cognitive ability (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) and noncognitive functioning (NEO Personality Inventory – 3rd Edition) for differentiating those who successfully complete versus fail U.S. Air Force pararescue training. The Air Force pararescue candidates enroll in a high-risk, high-demand training program. Due to the physically and psychologically demandingRead more

The present study investigated the utility and incremental validity of noncognitive testing (Bar-On’s Emotional Quotient Inventory), as well as cognitive aptitude testing (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) prior to training for evaluating the suitability of training candidates for the U.S. Air Force pararescuemen career field. A total of 1233 Air Force pararescue training candidates participatedRead more

The present study examined the utility of cognitive and non-cognitive psychological testing to predict training completion in 1,003 air traffic controller (ATC) trainees. The results of predictive modeling indicate that pre-training personality testing, as measured by the Emotional Quotient Inventory, may significantly add predictive validity to predicting graduation from training beyond the predictive validity ofRead more

The present study examined differences in cognitive aptitude and personality traits between graduates (n D 241) and nongraduates (n D 533) of U.S. Air Force combat control (CCT) training. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) were completed prior to the start of training. Graduates scored significantly higher on allRead more

The present study examined the utility of testing noncognitive aptitudes as a predictor of graduation from US Air Force air traffic controller (ATC) training. A total of 1,003 training candidates participated in the study. Results of logistic regression indicate that noncognitive areas of functioning at the start of training significantly predicted graduation beyond the effectsRead more

United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) airmen are in a high-risk, high-demand aviation career field critical to battlefield operations. It is widely acknowledged that high levels of fitness and cognitive functioning are necessary for adapting to the operational rigors of the TACP career field. However, annual attrition rates of training candidates areRead more

U.S. Air Force combat controllers represent a highly trained group of special duty operators who support a variety of battlefield aviation and combatant operations. They are considered some of the most highly trained special duty operators in the military. Due to their operational requirements, training takes approximately 2 years to complete. However, training attrition rangesRead more