Office under Task INGO, Methods for Deriving Instructional Objectives. This report is designed to present an examination and clarification of the methods, terms, and criteria associated with the determination of student performance objectives. Distinctions are made between kinds of objectives and their purposes for use by training managers. Decisions influencing the utility and communicability of performance objectives may thus be more specifically responsive to training organization needs. Appreciation is extended to the many individuals in the U.S. Continental Army Command and Army service schools for their cooperation in giving their time to discuss current practices in making instructions 1. decisions.