Development of the Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning Program Military Operator Readiness Assessment for the Special Forces Operator

Bear, Ray; Sanders, M.K.; Pompili, Jason; Stucky, Lance; Walters, Andrew; Simmons, Jerry; Terrell, Dana; Lacanilao, Paul; Eagle, Shawn R.; Grier, Tyson; DeGroot, Maj David; Lovalekar, Mita; Nindl, Bradley C.; Kane, Shawn F.; Depenbrock, Ltc Patrick

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“…However, in recent years the military, academia, and exercise science communities have teamed up through research, meetings, conferences, and panels to examine current research findings and military assessments (11,19,20,22). Likewise, studies have also examined task performance readiness assessments, return-to-duty protocols, physical logistical capabilities and training strategies for military women; all in an effort to better assess and train military personnel for logistical and operational soldering tasks (4,9,18,21,34 (19). The majority (95%) of the panel members concurred that "services should consider a tier II test focused on both health-related and skill related fitness components based on occupational, functional, and tactical military performance requirements" (19).…”

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Comparison Of United States Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test And Combat Fitness Test Results

Keefer

DeBeliso

2020

Medicine &Amp; Science in Sports &Amp; Exercise

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The United States Marines Corps (USMC) have installed a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) to measure physical fitness levels and a Combat Fitness Test (CFT) to assess a Marine's functional fitness as it relates to the demands of combat operations. The PFT involves three events; pull-ups/push-ups (PU), two-minute abdominal crunches/sit-ups (AC), and a timed three-mile run (RUN). The CFT also involves three events; Movement to Contact (MTC), two-minute Ammunition Lift (AL), and Maneuver-Under-Fire (MANUF). It is of interest to determine if the PFT and CFT are both necessary. As such, the purpose of this study was to determine the degree of relationships between PFT (PU, AC, RUN, and total) and CFT (MTC, AL, MANUF, and total) scores of active duty Marines. The PFT and CFT scores from 19,678 active duty enlisted USMC males (age 22.5±1.3 years, height 1.77±0.07 m, body mass 79.4±10.3 kg) were analyzed. Pearson correlation coefficients (r) were calculated between the PFT and CFT total scores as well as individual events. The PFT mean±sd scores were as follows: PU=18.0±5.0 (pull-ups), AC=111.2±9.0 (repetitions), RUN=1377.0±131.4 sec, PFT total=249.6±29.6. The CFT mean±sd scores were as follows: MTC=172.5±16.3 sec, AL=113.2±10.4 repetitions, MANUF=138.3±17.2 sec, CFT total=271.6±25.6. Moderate significant (p<0.01) correlations were found between: the PFT total and MTC (r=-0.47), PFT total and MANUF (r=-0.42), PFT total and CFT total (r=0.50), RUN and MTC (r=0.46), RUN and CFT total (r=-0.43), & PU and CFT total (r=0.41). Other correlations between variables yielded "no to low" association but were also significant due to the large sample size. Within the parameters of this study, PFT and CFT event scores demonstrated no to moderate correlations suggesting that different fitness characteristics are being assessed and supports the need for both the PFT and CFT assessments.

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Comparison Of United States Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test And Combat Fitness Test Results

Keefer

DeBeliso

2020

Medicine &Amp; Science in Sports &Amp; Exercise

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“…These include more emphasis on and investment in conditioning, recovery, and nutrition within SOF communities across military branches. [37][38][39][40][41] Future research should continue to examine the SOF population to determine whether these preventive health measures impact outcomes, such as observed multimorbidity following injury.…”

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Health Conditions Among Special Operations Forces Versus Conventional Military Service Members: A VA TBI Model Systems Study

Garcia

Kretzmer

Dams-O’Connor

et al. 2021

Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

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Objective: To examine traumatic brain injury (TBI) characteristics and comorbid medical profiles of Special Operations Forces (SOF) Active Duty Service Member/Veterans (ADSM/Vs) and contrast them with conventional military personnel. Setting: The 5 Veterans Affairs (VA) Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers. Participants: A subset of participants in the VA TBI Model Systems multicenter longitudinal study with known SOF status. These included 157 participants who identified as SOF personnel (average age = 41.8 years; 96% male, 81% active duty), and 365 who identified as Conventional Forces personnel (average age = 37.4 years; 92% male, 30% active duty). Design: Retrospective analysis of prospective cohort, cross-sectional. Main Measures: The Health Comorbidities Interview. Results: SOF personnel were more likely to have deployed to a combat zone, had more years of active duty service, and were more likely active duty at time of TBI. SOF personnel were more likely to have had mild TBI (vs moderate/severe) and their TBI caused by violent mechanism. SOF personnel had a higher number of comorbidities, with more diagnoses of chronic pain, osteoarthritis, hyperlipidemia, hip fractures, and obstructive sleep apnea. Conclusion: SOF personnel are at a higher risk for multimorbidity after TBI. Current rehabilitation practices should incorporate early screening and treatment of common conditions in this population, while future practices may benefit from a focus on prevention.

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“…Even fewer are suitable for the functional fitness requirements and temperaments of working dogs or the time and logistical constraints of a kennel or training facility. In contrast, the human fitness realm has numerous methods to assess and train fitness for tactical athletes in comparable organizations (8,11,(69)(70)(71)(72)(73). In addition, throughout this article we have cited research into the effectiveness of various human fitness exercises and methods; working dogs need similar evidence-based methods to assess and train fitness.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…To date, there are no peerreviewed, published studies of systematic foundational programs with assessments specifically for working dogs. The methods for creating a foundational fitness assessment should produce scientifically valid, reliable, and reproducible canine fitness data (8)(9)(10). Clear and objective outcome variables, such as duration of exercise, number of repetitions, or distance traveled are critical.…”

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The Penn Vet Working Dog Center Fit to Work Program: A Formalized Method for Assessing and Developing Foundational Canine Physical Fitness

2020

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Fit to Work is a formalized working dog foundational physical fitness assessment and development program. The Penn Vet Working Dog Center developed this program to address the needs of working dog handlers, trainers, and programs for simple, effective, and efficient methods to develop and assess working dog physical fitness. Fit to Work focuses on the foundational fitness modalities of strength, stability, mobility, and proprioception. The Penn Vet Working Dog Center piloted and refined this program over 3 months in a closed population of 31 working dogs in training. Fit to Work consists of posture development and maintenance, warm-up and cool-down routines, training exercises, and assessment methods. To simplify implementation for dogs and personnel, the foundational training program incorporates a discrete number of exercises, standardized progression steps, defined criteria for progression, and a reduced emphasis on learned behaviors. Fit to Work also enables safe and progressive assessment of foundational fitness through a tiered and inexpensive process. Future research will focus on validation of training and assessment methods, development of assessment standards, and correlation of physical fitness with operational performance.

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Development of the Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning Program Military Operator Readiness Assessment for the Special Forces Operator

Cited by 6 publications

References 22 publications

Comparison Of United States Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test And Combat Fitness Test Results

Comparison Of United States Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test And Combat Fitness Test Results

Health Conditions Among Special Operations Forces Versus Conventional Military Service Members: A VA TBI Model Systems Study

The Penn Vet Working Dog Center Fit to Work Program: A Formalized Method for Assessing and Developing Foundational Canine Physical Fitness

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