Airborne Performance Measurement Assessment: Low Altitude Tactical Formation in Two Operating Environments.

Abstract : A method was developed to assess pilot performance in low altitude tactical formation (LATF) and to relate overall performance to performance on subtasks necessary to mission success. The method was used to evaluate the performance of 28 pilots assigned to an operational A-7 squadron. The method was found to provide a consistent measure of pilot performance and to reveal the importance of certain pilot skills to the LATF task. Performance ratings were obtained under routine operating conditions and under conditions of simulated combat. Differences were obtained in performance ratings under the two conditions. Implications for currency training were discussed.