U.S. Army Special Forces Assessment Data on 824 Candidates

The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences conducted research on the Special Forces Assessment and Selection process. The dataset includes results from 824 candidates who completed cognitive ability tests, physical fitness measures, performance events, and a test of perseverance. This research was completed prior to September 11, 2001.

Use Cases

• Predicting candidate success in special forces selection based on cognitive ability test scores.
• Analyzing the relative predictive strength of physical fitness measures versus performance events.
• Modeling the incremental contribution of perseverance as an individual characteristic.
• Building empirical foundations for assessment decisions using multiple test and measure types.

Strengths

• Data from 824 candidates provides a substantial sample size for analysis.
• Includes multiple validated predictor types: cognitive tests, fitness measures, performance events, and perseverance.
• Research was conducted by the authoritative U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; data is from research completed before 2001.
• Data may reflect temporal and institutional bias specific to the U.S. Army context of that era.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI)

Collection Method

Research conducted for the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, involving tests and measures administered to candidates.

Time Range

Research completed prior to September 11, 2001.

Freshness

Data is from research completed prior to September 11, 2001; freshness is unverified.

Geography

United States (Fort Bragg, NC).