A calibration of the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) composite of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Forms 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, and 10b to the metric of the AFQT Form 7a (AFQT-7a) and a comparison of these outcomes to the operational calibration tables implemented 1 October 1980 are presented. A sample of applicants for…

"On the Blockade" is the third historical fiction novel in the "The Blue and the Gray Series." Like the first and second volumes, the plot dates back to the War of the Rebellion, and takes place in the midst of scenes on the Southern coast, where the United States naval operations occurred. Many of the personages of the…

This is the 12th volume of a bound periodical, "American Journal of Education." This journal was established to enter into a range of education-related discussion and investigation. The focus of this issue is on military systems and military education in France and Prussia. [This volume was published by Henry Barnard. It represents n3 of…

Three prototypes of paper-and-pencil based adaptive tests were developed, refined and developed in sufficient quantities for administration to groups of 40 subjects. Two aptitude areas were employed in each prototype. These were Word Knowledge and Arithmetic Reasoning. A total of 711 Basic Airmen Recruits were administered the prototypes in both…

Should problems arise in procuring a sufficient number of qualified personnel to maintain viable force levels under zero-draft conditions, it becomes necessary to identify incentive programs which could be used to stimulate recruiting effort. A total of 3391 officer trainees and 9333 basic airmen entering service during fiscal year 1972 were…

The education and training provided by the Canadian Armed Forces is analyzed in consideration of its contribution to both the economic and social aspects of national development. From this analysis it appears that the Armed Forces' extensive formally organized education and training program has an important impact on economic development when…

The study characterizes the 1971 enlistees by relating their education, race, age, and test performance to their perceived draft vulnerability as high, moderate, or low draft pressure, or not eligible for the draft, and comparing them to the 1970 accessions. It was found that the 1971 accessions demonstrated less aptitude and were less…

The purpose of the study is to broaden the enlisted recruiting market, especially for high school graduates and describe measures to complete or expedite actions initiated by ASD (M and RA) (Assistant Secretary of Defense Manpower and Reserve Affairs) and the military services and to take additional actions to enhance recruiting. (Author)

Because the Army has had a series of contracts with Duke University under which the services of scientists were obtained whose pay often exceeded the daily equivalent of the highest GS salary rate, the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations requested the GAO to review the Army-Duke contracts, and other contractual arrangements of the…

A survey of military offenders' drug abuse histories, both prior to and after entry on active duty, was conducted at the United States Army Retraining Brigade in the fall of 1975. Results indicate that a substantial number of trainees began to abuse drugs prior to entering the military. (Author)

Sketches the demographic and occupational characteristics of the 1.7 million military personnel stationed in the United States, and compares the data with those of civilian workers. (SK)

"Tells how the Army saves money, time, and manpower with ITV. (Editor)

Colleges and universities must re-examine the campus ROTC program to permit the academic world and the armed forces to function in the interest of the nation's safety and security. (IR)

The American Council on Education in its role as a spokesman for higher education is discussed. (DB)

Profiles the African American leaders of the National Defense University and the role they play in national security efforts. Also provides demographic data on military personnel. (EV)