Mental Ability Testing in the Selection of Air Force Officers: A Brief Historical Overview

Abstract : This paper traces the development of aircrew and officer selection and classification tests in the United States Air Force from the early 1940s to 1986. Early selection procedures are briefly described, along with test developments leading up to early forms of the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT). Discussions of tests forms an content are included for AFOQT-64 through AFOQT Form O, along with norming references.