[359] ANACHRONISMS AND APHORISMS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ADAPTABILITY RATING FOR MILITARY AVIATION

摘要

PROBLEM STATEMENT: The various branches of the U.S. military ask flight surgeons to consider an applicant's ability to adapt to the military aviation environment when evaluating a flying candidate. The history of this "adaptability" is rich and storied. To attempt to assess the Adaptability Rating for Military Aviation (ARMA) without this history removes the framework upon which it is built. TOPIC: To construct an argument for modifying the use of ARMA, a history of its development will be presented. Although its current form is different from service to service, it has a common origin. Successive generations promulgated distinct iterations, and the details of those iterations will be presented using contemporary sources. APPLICATIONS: The concept of adaptability to military aviation exists in all branches of the U.S. military, and the concept of "fitting in" to a corporate culture is important in commercial aviation. The role of mental health providers in assisting leadership deserves clarification.