I__. - International Military Testing Association

. The Test
After a short demonstration of the instruments of the simulator, the
candidate' puts on a gasmask and a battle dress and climbs in the cabine.
The actual test consist of 3 identical cycles. Every cycle has 4
periods, one period for each WCO. The test takes 30 minutes.
C. The Engagement-firing Cycle
To eliminate a target, a candidate must follow a strict procedure.
1. Engagement of the target : steering the circle on the target
and pushing the engagement buttons on the handle.
2. Selection of ammunition, depending upon the kind of target and
the distance of the target.
3. Loading the ammunition
I. Confirmation of the ammunition
5. Aiming by putting the reticle on the target.
6. Firing, by pressing-the firing buttons on the stearing gear.
The engagement-firing cycle must be repeated for each target. The
computer (APPLE MAC II) registrates all the actions of the candidate.
d. Discussion
A tes.tsession in GUTS is a heavy experience. This is caused by the
physical and the psychological stressors. The candidates come out
sweating.
6. Results
The candidates are scored in following categories :
a. Time between appearance of a target and firing at a target.
b. Decision errors : engaging the wrong target.
c. Manipulation errors : for example choosing the wrong ammuilition.
d. Procedure errors : errors made in the engagement-firing cycle.
e. Numbers of hits.
7. Validation of GUTS
In 1991 a study will be carried out concerning the reliability and
validity of GUTS.
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