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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"ROTC Cadets"”.
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Stress Inoculation Training in ROTC Cadets
<p>Approximately 1,100 ROTC facilities are housed at university campuses across the United States (Today’s Military, 2017; Guide to Understanding ROTC Programs, 2017). ROTC provides individuals with the ability to dedicate time and service to leadership training and complete studies in a specified …
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Evaluation of ACFT Scores in Army ROTC Cadets
… in U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) cadets. Eighteen ROTC cadets volunteered to participate in the study (age; 21.9±3.4 years, height; 67.9 ± 3.1 in, weight; 165.3 ± 22.9 lbs., body fat percentage [BF%]; 16.3±7.4%). All participants performed two separate test sessions (APFT & …
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Selected political, personality, and socio-economic characteristics of Virginia Tech Army ROTC cadets
… characteristics of Virginia Tech Army ROTC cadets in an attempt to acquire a better understanding of "who" will be filling the future officer ranks of the U.S. Army. Although this study focuses on a specific population, it provides a substantial data base and starting point for an in …
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The impact of a visual imagery intervention on Army ROTC cadets’ marksmanship performance and flow experiences
… affect the flow experiences and performance of cadets engaged in Army ROTC marksmanship training. I employed MANCOVA analyses, with gender and prior marksmanship training experience as covariates, to assess cadets' (n = 127) marksmanship performance and flow experiences. Findings revealed that …
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Evaluation of HRV as a predictor of response to a modified physical training program in ROTC cadets
… The purpose of this study was to determine if ROTC cadets’ APFT scores would improve following a novel 8-week training program, if performance on the APFT was related to baseline HRV, and if training adaptations in APFT performance were related to changes in HRV. METHODS: Twenty ROTC cadets …
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An Evaluation of the Convergent Validity of Multi-Source Feedback with Situational Assessment of Leadership - Student Assessment (SALSA©)
… ratings. The SALSA© was administered to ROTC cadets via Blackboard; multi-source ratings, which paralleled the leadership dimensions of the SALSA©, were administered via paper. Each cadet completed the SALSA© and was rated by 10 peers, his/herself, and at least one cadre (superior). …
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Does the sum of the parts equal the whole: relationships between executive function, visual attention and heart rate variability in ROTC cadets
… executive functioning, and HRV in undergraduate ROTC cadets. Forty-one cadets participated in this study wherein executive function was measured via self-report questionnaires, visual attention was assessed with a modified Flanker task, and HRV was measured twice weekly over a twelve-week period. …
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Comparison of rice-based versus sucrose-based drinks on the ability to maintain hydration status in ROTC cadets during a physical training event.
… subjects. Sixteen Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from a private university completed a blinded randomized controlled trial. Despite the difference in type and amount of carbohydrate, we hypothesized that both sports beverages would provide adequate hydration throughout the event. Hydration …
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Comparison of circumference-based equation and air displacement plethysmography to assess body fat percentage and evaluation of intervention for Army ROTC cadets to meet body composition standards.
… intervention program in reducing the number of cadets not meeting the Army standard for body fat percentage. Ten adults participated from Baylor University Army ROTC. Body fat percentage data were collected from the Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard (DA Form 705) and the BOD POD. Diet and …
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The effects of sleep extension on physical and cognitive performance in AROTC cadets
… opportunities; Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets belong to both groups. Thus, cadets are at a heightened risk of insufficient sleep. Sleep loss can have deleterious effects on physical and cognitive health (Halson et al., 2014). In military professions, these impairments have …
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A Perception Based Integrative Theory of Individual Behavior in Organizations
… performance of Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets. Individuals' perceptions of the environment were proposed to exist at three levels of analysis: (1) psychological climate (i.e., individual); (2) group climate; and organizational climate. Further, climate perceptions were proposed to …
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An Evaluation of the "How to Study" Instruction Given to Freshment AFROTC Cadets at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia
… Study" instruction given to Freshmen Air Force ROTC Cadets at VPI, and also to determine the degree to which Corps life aided or hindered these Cadets in their academic pursuits in both their freshman and sophomore years. Utilizing two techniques, continuous observation and a questionnaire, a …
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Substituting Live Training With Virtual Training By Means Of A Commercial Off The Shelf, First Person Shooter Computer Game And the Effect on Performance
This research measures the change in Army ROTC cadets' tactical performance when up to 75% of their tactical live training is replaced with training done on a computer. An ROTC instructor from any of the 270 programs across the nation can take this research and implement a training plan utilizing a …
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Exploring Cultural Influences and Moral Experiences Behind Mental Illness Stigma in the U.S. Army
… University Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadets. Personal semantic analysis and narrative analysis revealed that army officers demonstrate strong cognitive links between physical fitness and behavioral health. They also experience an acute awareness of top-down pressure regarding job …
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Internal characteristics of the leadership behavior description questionnaire form-12
… To this end, two populations were sampled; ROTC cadets and college classroom students, who differed greatly with respect to the leadership situation. Several analyses were undertaken: item analysis, internal consistency reliability, between leader differences, and factor analyses. These …
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Resiliency and Selfless Service Development in Army ROTC Physical Training: A Qualitative Investigation
… missions. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are used to effectively develop leadership skills within the Army. Physical training (PT) is a mandatory component in ROTC, used to improve physical ability and prepare cadets for the rigors of the “big Army” environment. Resiliency …
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Illusions of unique invulnerability: impacts of beliefs on behavior
… male and female Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, ages 17-20, engaged in rappelling down a tall structure, an inherently risky activity. A measure of unique invulnerability and several personality measures were administered before rappelling, and risk-relevant behavior was observed …