Alternative Measures of Rifle Skills

Carey, Neil

doi:10.21236/ada233832

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“…Similarly, in another sample from the armed forces, Chung, O'Neil, Delacruz, and Bewley (2005) found a significant and moderate correlation between qualification and aptitude scores r = .34, p < .05 among 2nd lieutenants undergoing basic marksmanship training. These findings are consistent with prior studies examining the relation between various knowledge and aptitude measures and shooting performance (e.g., Boyce, 1987;Carey, 1990;Cline, Beals, & Seidman, 1960;MacCaslin & McGuigan, 1956;Thompson, Smith, Morey, & Osborne, 1980;Wisher, Sabol, Sukenik, & Kern, 1991).…”

Section: Rifle Marksmanship As a Complex Skillsupporting

confidence: 91%

The Influence of Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Factors on the Development of Rifle Marksmanship Skills

Chung¹,

Nagashima²,

Espinosa³

et al. 2009

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In this report, researchers examined rifle marksmanship development within a skill development framework outlined by Chung, Delacruz, de Vries, Bewley, and Baker (2006). Thirty-three novice shooters used an M4 rifle training simulator system to learn to shoot an 8-inch target at a simulated distance of 200 yards. Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective measures were gathered in addition to measures of performance and component skills. Partial support was found for rifle marksmanship skill development following Ackerman's (1988) skill development theory. Support was found for the idea that known distance rifle marksmanship can transition rapidly from a learning phase to a practice phase, and that the cognitive and affective variables have a substantial influence on performance and skill development during the learning phase.

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Section: Rifle Marksmanship As a Complex Skillsupporting

confidence: 91%

The Influence of Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Factors on the Development of Rifle Marksmanship Skills

Chung¹,

Nagashima²,

Espinosa³

et al. 2009

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“…Another important variable found to be related to shooting performance is experience with weapons and prior record-fire perfor- Rifle steadiness (Humphreys, Buxton, & Taylor, 1936) .72 43 Rifle steadiness (McGuigan & MacCaslin, 1955) .22 148 Rifle steadiness (Spaeth & Dunham, 1921) .61 73 Prior shooting experience and aptitude (MacCaslin & McGuigan, 1956) R = .67-.72 Prior shooting experience (Tierney, Cartner, & Thompson, 1979), males .24 Prior shooting experience (Tierney et al, 1979), females .19 Prior hunting experience (Tierney et al, 1979), males .21 Prior experience with a .22 rifle (Thompson, Smith, Morey, & Osborne, 1980), males .21-.25 Prior record-fire performance (McGuigan & MacCaslin, 1955), repeated qualification course 3 times .88, .84 Self-reported prior record-fire performance (Schendel, Morey, Granier, & Hall, 1983) .29 121 Prior record-fire performance (Smith, 2000, Experiment 2) .37 50 Prior record-fire performance (Thompson, Morey, Smith, & Osborne, 1981) 388 Weaponeer device-fire (Schendel et al, 1985, Experiment 1) .37-.74 102 Weaponeer device-fire (Schendel et al, 1985, Experiment 2) .17-.55 244 Combat Training Theater device-fire (Marcus & Hughes, 1979) Low Laser Marksmanship Training System device-fire (Smith & Hagman, 2000) .55 95 Laser Marksmanship Training System device-fire (Smith & Hagman, 2003, Study 1) .50 110 Laser Marksmanship Training System device-fire (Smith & Hagman, 2003, Study 2) .55 76 Engagement Skills Trainer device-fire (Hagman, 1998) .68 102 Other device-fire (Torre et al, 1987) .54 29 Cognitive ASVAB clerical/administrative (Carey, 1990) .26 a ASVAB general technician (Carey, 1990) .35 a ASVAB electrical repair (Carey, 1990) .32 a ASVAB mechanical maintenance (Carey, 1990) .38 a ASVAB composite (Carey, 1990) .32 a Infantry training GPA (Carey, 1990) .25 a Core job knowledge (Carey, 1990) .31 a Supervisor ratings (Carey, 1990) .16 a Skill Qualification Test, a measure of a soldier's skill achievement …”

Section: Perceptual-motor Variablesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although not measures of marksmanship knowledge, these variables suggest the potential for shooters to acquire the knowledge. Carey (1990) examined the relation between a variety of background variables and first-term enlisted Marines' known distance record-fire performance. Moderate correlations between various subscales of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and record-fire scores were found, ranging from .26 for the Clerical/Administrative subscale to .38 on the Mechanical Maintenance subscale.…”

Section: Cognitive Variablesmentioning

confidence: 99%

New Directions in Rifle Marksmanship Research

Chung

Delacruz

Vries

et al. 2006

Military Psychology

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“…As far as marksmanship training versus battlefield shooting skills are concerned, Carey (1990) found that the correlation between known distance (KD) scores and pop-up target scores was only 0.2. The pop-up target test more closely simulates actual battle conditions over KD scores.…”

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A Comparison of Live and Simulated Fire Soldier Shooting Performance

Scribner¹,

Wiley²,

Harper³

2007

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Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, ARL-TR-4234 SPONSOR/MONITOR'S ACRONYM(S) 9. SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) SPONSOR/MONITOR'S REPORT NUMBER(S) DISTRIBUTION/AVAILABILITY STATEMENTApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES ABSTRACTThe use of simulation is increasing as our capabilities of producing high-fidelity virtual environments expand. This is true for marksmanship and engagement shooting trainers as well. Many marksmanship studies have used simulated fire, but not many of these simulators have been validated with a live fire comparison. The U.S. Army Research Laboratory's dismounted infantry survivability and lethality test bed (DISALT) is highly effective as a research tool because of its high-fidelity data capture and flexibility for shooting scenarios. However, no live fire validation data have been published for it. A simulated version of the outdoor small-arms experimental range at Aberdeen Proving Ground (known as M-Range) was built by the authors. A study was designed in which live fire would be compared to the simulated fire during controlled laboratory conditions with the use of DISALT. Participants were 12 U.S. Army Soldiers, military occupational specialty 11C (indirect fire dismounted infantryman). The shooting task consisted of an 18-target pop-up scenario that used olive drab green E-type silhouettes. Ranges consisted of 75-, 100-, 150-, 200-, 250-, and 300-meter targets from a kneeling foxhole-supported position. Each participant was exposed to 10 trials each of simulation and live fire, half performing simulated fire first and vice versa. Target exposure time was 3 seconds with a 3-second inter-target interval. De-militarized M16A2 rifles with iron sights outfitted with electronics were used for the simulated fire, while operational M16A2 rifles with iron sights were used with M855 ball ammunition for the live fire portion. Data collected included hit percentage, time to first shot, radial aiming error, subjective workload and stress data. All data were analyzed with a repeated measures analysis of variance. Statistical differences and non-differences in the performance and subjective data are discussed.

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Alternative Measures of Rifle Skills

Abstract: This paper addreises issues relatucl to the use of alternative and surrogate tests of the skills associated with rifle firing.

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The Influence of Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Factors on the Development of Rifle Marksmanship Skills

The Influence of Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Factors on the Development of Rifle Marksmanship Skills

New Directions in Rifle Marksmanship Research

A Comparison of Live and Simulated Fire Soldier Shooting Performance

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