Review of the Air Intercept Controller Basic Course

Abstract : The purpose of this effort was to determine the causes of and suggest possible remedies for reducing the high student attrition rate in the AIC basic course, attrition data from the Fleet Combat Training center air intercept controller (AIC) basic course were analyzed in several ways, the knowledge and laboratory sections of the course were reviewed using the instructional quality inventory (IQI) procedures, and several issues related to the AIC course and job were examined. As a result of the course review, several recommendations were made concerning the AIC course materials and test items. Implementing these recommendations would improve course quality, but probably would not reduce academic attrition. The most effective strategy for reducing attrition would be to ensure that all students entering the course meet course prerequisites and successfully complete the preschool handbook. Students who do not meet these criteria should either not be permitted to take the course or receive remedial instruction before beginning the course. Keywords: Air intercept controller training analysis.