Army Enlisted Personnel Competency Assessment Program Phase I (Volume II): Demonstration Competency Assessment Program Development Report

Abstract : This report documents and summarizes the activities in developing a prototype test as part of a Demonstration Competency Assessment Program (DCAP) targeted for use as a promotion tool for advancement of Army Soldiers from pay grade E4 to E5. The test consists of four Army wide core content areas: Leadership, Training, Army History and Values, and Basic Soldiering Tasks (Common Tasks). The report outlines the role of the advisory NCO Council (Army Test Program Advisory Team - ATPAT), the development of the test blueprint, and item development and review. It outlines the plans for Phase II: Pilot testing.