Psychological research in the theatres of war

Reviews the book " Psychological research in the theatres of war. AAF Aviation Psychology Program Research Reports, Report No. 17," edited by W. M. Lepley. A total of 16 officers and 31 enlisted men engaged in the research activities of the five principal projects with which this report is concerned. The primary missions were two-fold: to obtain first-hand information in the various theaters of war that would serve as combat criterion data against which to validate the original selection and classification tests; and to collect data on the requirements for the various tasks of airmen. Secondarily, the missions were concerned with the development of proficiency tests for specialized personnel; the evolution of aptitude tests not adequately covered by the original test battery, and such special problems as pilot fatigue in connection with long missions.