Paul G. Rossmeissl

U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

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Lauress L. Wise

Human Resources Research Organization

Karen Johnson

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Donald H. McLaughlin

Arizona State University

David A. Brandt

Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

A. Gilbert

U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Joyce L. Shields

United States Department of the Army

Edwin R. Smootz

United States Army

William Kracov

John Theios

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Barbara A. Jezior

Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center

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United States Army

Arizona State University

American Institutes for Research

University of Chicago

United States Naval Research Laboratory

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

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Michael & Associates

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Validation of Current and Alternative Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Area Composites, Based on Training and Skill Qualification Test (SQT) Information on Fiscal Year 1981 and 1982 Enlisted Accessions

Donald H. McLaughlin Paul G. Rossmeissl Lauress L. Wise David A. Brandt Ming M Wang

Abstract : This report describes a large scale research effort to validate and improve the ASVAB aptitude area (AA) composites now used by the Army to select and classify enlisted personnel. Data were collected from existing Army sources on over 60,000 soldiers and over 60 MOS. The research had three major components: First, the composites now being used by the Army were validated. Second, a new set of composites were derived empirically; and finally, both sets were compared on the basis of predictive validity, differential validity, and possible prediction bias. Both sets of composites were found to perform well, with the alternative set of four composites doing slightly better than the nine now in operational use.

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Job Assessment Software System (JASS) for Analysis of Weapon Systems Personnel Requirements

Paul G. Rossmeissl Barry Tillman Kay E. Rigg P. R. Best

Abstract : The purpose of this study is to develop a flexible, easy to use, and rapid rating scheme that allows weapon systems designers and planners to specify the aptitudes required to perform system operation and maintenance tasks. These aptitude requirements can then be used as a basis to determine if the human resource pool can supply sufficient personnel to operate the system. Fleishman's taxonomy of forty cognitive, perceptual, and psychomotor aptitudes as extended into a binary decision flow structure was programmed onto a microcomputer. The computerized rating scheme, called the Job Assessment Software System (JASS) was designed to allow users to respond to the taxonomy quickly and efficiently. The resulting output is a profile of the aptitude requirements for a weapon systems job. With further development and validation, JASS could be used by military system planners and defense contract system designers to specify the personnel requirements of a new weapons system.

10.21236/ada146948

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Manprint Handbook for Nondevelopmental Item (NDI) Acquisition

Kenneth M. Johnson Paul G. Rossmeissl William Kracov Joyce L. Shields

Abstract : The MANPRINT NDI guide addresses the key areas of NDI/MANPRINT interface by showing how the MANPRINT process is applied in each phase of the NDI acquisition process. The guide is intended for use in establishing the key MANPRINT issues to be included in the Independent Evaluation Plan (IEP), the Market Investigation (MI) and NDI procurement solicitation. The guide is designed to stress total system performance by: defining the MANPRINT performance concerns, developing MANPRINT issues relevant to those concerns, and preparing questions that address the performance issues during the MI. Keywords: Manpower and Personnel Integration(MANPRINT), Nondevelopmental item, Training, System safety, human factors, Health hazards.

10.21236/ada227033

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Development and Validation of Army Selection and Classification Measures. Project A. Longitudinal Research Database Plan

Lauress L. Wise M. M. Wang Paul G. Rossmeissl

Abstract : This research report describes plans for the development of a major longitudinal research database. The objective of this database is to support the development and validation of new predictors of Army performance and also new measures of Army performance against which the new predictors can be validated. This report describes the anticipated contents of the database, editing procedures for assuring the accuracy of the data entered, storage and access procedures, documentation and dissemination procedures, and database security procedures.

10.21236/ada143615

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Identification and pronunciation effects in a verbal reaction time task for words, pseudowords, and letters

Memory & Cognition (1982)

Paul G. Rossmeissl John Theios

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10.3758/bf03197646

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Manpower, personnel, training and safety in the Air Force weapon systems acquisition process

J.L. Shields Paul G. Rossmeissl Karen Johnson

Preliminary results are presented from a study being undertaken to define a comprehensive and integrated manpower, personnel, training, and safety (MPTS) assessment system for use during the development and acquisition of US Air force systems. The first step of the study is to identify and model the MPTS decisions that are made in the weapon-system acquisition process (WSAP), when they need to be made, how they are interrelated, and who must make them, After the MPTS decision modeling activity is completed, the study turns to the identification and evaluation of the tools and databases that can be used for MPTS analyses for Air Force weapon systems in the near term. These tools and databases represent the state of the art in this field and should provide meaningful information to the analyst who must make many of the decisions.< >

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10.1109/naecon.1989.40403

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Using Rating Scales to Determine Aptitude Requirements of Army Systems

Paul G. Rossmeissl John A. Dohme

Abstract : This paper reports the results of a study to assess the feasibility of using rating scales to estimate the aptitudes or abilities required to operate and maintain Army systems. If accurate aptitude estimates can be obtained in this manner, the methodology could prove to be useful in two manners. First, the scales could be used to estimate the aptitude requirements of Army systems still in the design process. Second, aptitude requirement information from systems about to be, or already, fielded could be used to develop selection and classification instruments to assist in the assignment of personnel to jobs.

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30TH Annual Conference of the Military Testing Association Held in Arlington, Virginia on 27 November-2 December 1988

A. Gilbert Richard D Herring Norman D. Smith Edwin R. Smootz John E. Stewart

Abstract : These proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the Military Testing Association document the presentations given at paper and panel sessions during the Conference. The papers represent a broad range of topics by contributors from the military, industrial, and educational communities both foreign and domestic. Major session topics include: Human factors; Leadership; Manpower trends; Occupational analysis; Testing; Military training. Keywords: Military personnel; Personnel management/selection/retention; Test methods; Achievement/Performance tests; Reduced oxygen conditions; Group dynamics; Combat readiness; Military psychology; Decision making; Officer personnel; Job analysis specialists; Computer applications; Psychometrics; Leadership prediction; Family members; Test construction psychology; Measures of effectiveness; Learning difficulties; Psychomotor tests; Computer aided instruction; On-the-job training; Foreign language/cognitive skills.

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Human-factors engineering

Access Science (2015)

Thomas B. Sheridan Paul G. Rossmeissl William C. Howell

AccessScience is an authoritative and dynamic online resource that contains incisively written, high-quality educational material covering all major scientific disciplines. An acclaimed gateway to scientific knowledge, AccessScience is continually expanding the ways it can demonstrate and explain core, trustworthy scientific information that inspires and guides users to deeper knowledge.

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10.1036/1097-8542.324510

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