A Systems Analysis of a Self-Paced, Variable-Length Course of Instruction. Annex A. Training, Administrative and Disciplinary Problems Associated With the U.S. Army Clerk-Typist (MOS 71B10/20) Course

摘要

This study analyzed selected features of the Basic Army Administration Course (BAAC) which trains enlisted personnel for MOS 71B10/20 (Clerk-Typist). The objectives of the study were: to obtain information that could be used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the course; to develop suggestions for improving the course; and to develop a model to describe the important features of a self-paced, variable-length course. Questionnaires and structured interviews were administered to a sample of course students, dropouts, and instructors, and to persons responsible for administering the course at Fort Ord, California, and Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In addition, training records were analyzed and the training environment was inspected. The findings are reported in two subtask reports plus a final report. This, the first subtask report, (a) describes instructor opinions and practices related to the 71B10/20 course, (b) describes course-related opinions and suggestions obtained from Training Company and Battalion/Brigade administrative personnel, and (c) compares disciplinary problems associated with the 71B10/20 and 76A10 courses at Forts Ord and Jackson. (Author)