Suitability Screening During Basic Military Training |
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| Authors: | Howard N. Garb James M. Wood Kristin Schneider Monty Baker Wendy Travis |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Texashoward.garb@us.af.mil;3. Department of Psychology, University of Texas at El Paso;4. Psychology Research Service Analysis Group, Department of Defense Center, Monterey Bay, California;5. Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Texas;6. Air Force Medical Operations Agency, San Antonio, Texas |
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| Abstract: | Results are presented for suitability screening conducted by the United States Air Force during basic military training. The Lackland Behavioral Questionnaire has been used operationally since 2007, and its use has led to an increase in predictive validity. For the prediction of outcomes during the first 4 years of service, one can identify trainees with a 49% likelihood of being separated for unsuitability and a 56% likelihood of being diagnosed with a mental disorder. A formal suitability screening program allows referrals and recommendations to be made using a combination of empirical evidence and clinical judgment. |
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| Keywords: | screening predictive validity biodata |
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