Selection, Classification, & Performance Metrics for the Future Force Soldier (STO IV.SP.2002.1)

Responding to new Information Age capabilities and processes, to dramatic changes in the international arena, to changes in the capabilities and expectations of potential recruits, and to changing national priorities, the Army has entered an era of transformation that will impact doctrine, equipment, organization, and personnel. The Army requires a personnel selection and classification system geared toward future job demands where soldiers will need to be adaptable, stress tolerant, self-directed, and effective information processors and problem solvers.

This R&D unit will provide the Army with: (1) a set of critical measures of attributes needed for successful execution of future missions, (2) preliminary recommendations concerning how these measures might be incorporated into future enlisted selection and classification procedures, (3) prototype measures of future soldier performance and organizational commitment, and (4) recommendations for using these outcome measures for future soldier training and assessment.

In FY2004, we will:

• Develop a new set of predictors of job performance, or adapt certain existing predictors
• Also develop new measures of that job performance or adapt certain existing performance measures

Proponent: Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1
ARI Unit: Selection and Assignment Research Unit

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