Junior Officer Competency Model: Research Results and Applications

摘要

Through the methodology of Job Competence Assessment this report identified a set of individual attributes required for effective performance as a junior officer. From an initial target sample of 300 junior officers in six branches (Infantry, Field Artillery, Air Defense, Artillery, Engineer, Signal and Transportation/Quartermaster) at four Army installations (Forts Braggs, Carson, Riley and Stewart) a final sample of 56 superior and 49 satisfactory performers were identified. Found to clearly distinguish between superior and average performers were the following competencies: planning, initiative, concern for standards, self-confidence, job involvement, willingness to confront others, concerns with image, concern for clarity and realistic positive attitudes. In addition, four measurement instruments to (1) evaluate the performance of junior officers and (2) assess the effectiveness of various ROTC training programs, were developed. A combination of these instruments was found to be needed to predict both overall ratings and individual competencies.