Physiological Demands and Characteristics of Movement During Simulated Combat.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Military tasks place considerable physiological demands on the soldier. It is therefore important to know the energy expenditure of soldiers while solving tasks in different environments. The purpose of this study was to describe the cardiorespiratory demands of certain movements and activities on ground combat soldiers during military field operations using body sensors and simulated combat.

Materials and methods

Movement characteristics and cardiorespiratory responses were assessed in 42 soldiers (three women) in the Swedish Army. The different posts assessed were commander, combat engineer, driver, and gunner. The military field exercises examined were urban operations and retrograde operations in rough terrain. Measurements included (1) body mass, (2) heart

SUBMITTER: Larsson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10629984 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature