Ihe purpose ox this thesis is to develop manpower selection
models to improve the Navy's system of assigning
personnel tc the Signalman (Sli) and Radioman (RM) ratings.
four Eultivariate models using "success" ana "failure" as
criterion variables were developed. The criterion was
comprised of; months of total active federal military
service (lAFMSI) , achieved Z-4 (ACHVDE4) and recommended for
re-enlistment (E1IGRIUPJ . Predictor variables were derived
from personal biographical and aptitude data available at
enlistment.
Cf the models developed , one was designed for application
to the entire Signalman rating, another for the entire
Radiciai rating. The third model is for application tc the
white male segment of the Signalman rating; the fourth, to
the white male segment of the Radioman rating.
Additionally, the study highlights the link with current
seiecticc procedures and characteristics and tneir possible
effect cc manpower modeling.
The cohort used in the study entered the Navy in 1976,
1977 and 1S73. Results and recommendations for future
research are alsc presented.http://archive.org/details/enlistmentstanda00chmiLieutenant Commander, United States NavyLieutenant, United States NavyApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited
