DTIC ADA1028648: The Fifth Tank Crewman Survey pdf

DTIC ADA1028648: The Fifth Tank Crewman Survey

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Research was conducted to examine the impact of additional tank crewmen on reported performance in armor units, and to determine the degree of preference for alternative methods of organizing the additional crewmen. Questionnaires and interviews were administered to battalion commanders and subordinate leaders in twelve armor battalions in USAREUR, each augmented in strength with the assignment of 54 additional tank crewmen, and in six battalions not augmented in strength. The assignment of additional tank crewmen to the armor battalions resulted in reported improvements in quality of training, capability to perform adequately during a 72-hour sustained operation, unit readiness and adequacy of support. Unit augmentation also resulted in reports of reduced turbulence. Partial improvements were reported in morale and quality of maintenance. The assignment of additional crewmen did not adversely affect the reported capability of battalions to perform administrative actions, adequacy of transportation, or seriousness of command and control problems.

The assignment of the additional crewmen directly to platoons was the most preferred alternative organization, while the assignment of the additional crewmen to battalion headquarters was the least preferred

• Creator/s: Defense Technical Information Center
• Date: 4/1/1980
• Year: 1980
• Book Topics/Themes: DTIC Archive, Drucker, Eugene H, HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA, *SURVEYS, *TANK CREWS, *PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), *MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, *PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, MORALE, COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, DATA ACQUISITION, MILITARY TRAINING, MILITARY COMMANDERS, QUESTIONNAIRES, MANPOWER UTILIZATION, OPERATIONAL READINESS, COMBAT READINESS, BATTALION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, MAINTENANCE, LOGISTICS SUPPORT

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