Title

Survey Of Escape Training In The Air Force

Date

1961

Index Abstract

Contrails and DTIC

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

WADD TR 60-792

Creator

Beer, Michael

Carter, Vernon E.

Kresse, Frederick H.

Jayson, Robert M.

Corporate Author

Behavioral Science Laboratory, Aerospace Medical Laboratory

Laboratory

Behavioral Sciences Laboratory

Extent

76

Identifier

AD0255917

AD0255917

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

Laboratory Research - No Contract

DoD Project

7222

DoD Task

71748

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1961-03

Abstract

The present state of the Air Force ejection training was studied and its contribution to the over-all ejection problem was considered. Relevant information was obtained from the literature on ejection training, training films, aircrew personnel, aircrew personnel who have ejected, accident statistics, and escape training instructors. The results showed that ejection training is inadequate in content and frequency. There is a lack of standardized regular training programs. Furthermore, training media, such as ejection seat trainers and films, leave much to be desired in both quantity and quality. Even more important, training to reduce fear of and anxiety about ejection is needed. In general, aircrew personnel "know" when to eject; but hesitate to take action because of an inadequate knowledge of procedures and an anxiety produced by unfamiliarity with the ejection experience. Ejection training in the Air Force is inadequate and needs to be improved.

Subject

Bailout

Military Training

Acceptability

Air Ejectors

Air Force Research

Military Research

Aviation Personnel

Ejection

Ejection Seats

Flight Simulators

Training Devices

Publisher

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH : Wright Air Development Division, Air Research and Development Command, United States Air Force

Distribution Conflict

No

Provenance

IIT

Type

report

Format

1 online resource