The purpose of this study was to develop a system for the prediction of success or failure in the Naval Flight Officer (NFO) program for use during Basic NFO training. Two initial selection tests (an academic ability test and a mechanical comprehension test) plus two academic performance measures resulted in a multiple correlation coefficient of .45 with a dichotomous criterion of pass/attrite. Decision making regarding the retention of marginal students could be improved by use of the prediction formula generated in this study.

The study extends the Naval Flight Officer (NFO) prediction system to permit predictions of success or failure in training for officer students who are not graduates of Aviation Officer Candidate School (non-AOCs). Two aptitude test scores and two performance measures were selected as the best combination of variables for predicting a completion versus attrition criterion. Use of this expanded system should improve decisions regarding non-AOC student NFO's.

The study extends the Naval Flight Officer (NFO) prediction system to permit predictions of success or failure in training for officer students who are not graduates of Aviation Officer Candidate School (non-AOCs). Two aptitude test scores and two performance measures were selected as the best combination of variables for predicting a completion versus attrition criterion. Use of this expanded system should improve decisions regarding non-AOC student NFO's.

The Edwards Personal Preference Schedule, a forced-choice personality "need" inventory, was evaluated as a predictor of success or failure in naval flight training. The EPPS failed to discriminate between student aviators who completed training successfully and those who dropped voluntarily or failed due to poor performance. (Author).