[PDF] Field Test Of The Weighted Airman Promotion System eBook

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Release : 1969
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A weighted factors promotion system was field-tested and validated using data from the promotion cycle of the Alaskan air command. The weighted factors composite score excluding a promotion board component were compared within promotion board evaluations under the present operational system. Overlaps between the two ranks imply promotion of the same individuals by both systems. However, inconsistencies and unexplainable discrepancies in the ranking by promotion board scores were found in some few instances. It was concluded that, within the specialties analyzed, practically all the individuals promoted by the board system would also have been promoted under the weighted factors system. If it can be assumed that the sample was representative of the Air Force-wide population of promotion-eligible airmen in grades E-3 through E-6, then it can be further assumed that the weighted factors system provides a valid airman promotion system in which the selection criteria are visible and equitable.

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Page : 19 pages
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Release : 1969
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Average promotion board scores were computed by dividing each airman's raw board score by the number of members on the promotion board and multiplying the quotient by 10. Weighted factors scores were computed by adding the factor scores. Two such total composite scores were obtained: a weighted factors score excluding the average board score and a weighted factors score including the average board score. The analyses concentrated on the comparisons of these two total composite scores. The hypothesis tested was that inclusion of the board score component in the weighted factors composite score does not have an effect on the ranking of the airmen. Ranks on the composite total scores with and without the board score were analyzed for strength of relationship. Average board scores were analyzed for differences in scoring across Air Force Bases and by different size board panels. The following results were obtained: (a) There were significant differences in average board score means between Elmendorf and Eielson AFBs for grade E-3 personnel. (b) there were significant differences in average board score means between 3-member and 5-member board panels. (c) There was a very high, near perfect relationship between weighted factors composites excluding and including the board score component. (d) Rankings of individuals on the weighted factors composite were essentially unaffected by inclusion of the promotion board score.

Author : Earl R Reinke (Jr)
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Page : 74 pages
File Size : 43,47 MB
Release : 1981
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This report reviews the events which led to the adoption of the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) and its stated objectives, and examines several promotion cycles and the manner in which the WAPS factors interact to make promotion selections. It also reports on field research conducted to determine if there is discrimination within the Airman Performance Report beyond WAPS' capability for data capture, and concludes that a revalidation of WAPS, similar to its original field test, is overdue.