International consensus on military research priorities and gaps — Survey results from the 4th International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance

Lovalekar, Mita; Sharp, Marilyn A.; Billing, Daniel C.; Drain, Jace R.; Nindl, Bradley C.; Zambraski, Edward J.

doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2018.05.028

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“…The results of the current study in conjunction with the results of the aforementioned studies (9,11,13) further the conversation and justification in the use of more comprehensive methods to assess and evaluate service member fitness and physical capabilities. Based on the actions of the various military service branches it appears that most, if not all, service branches now recognize the value of incorporating some form of purposeful combat/performance/operational/functional fitness test/program.…”

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confidence: 63%

“…The focus of the introduction to the current study discussed the evolution of fitness and combat readiness assessments solely through the lens of the armed forces. 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).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

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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

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DeBeliso

2020

Medicine &Amp; Science in Sports &Amp; Exercise

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“…An analysis of research priorities identified by delegates of the 2014 and 2017 International Congress on Soldiers' Physical Performance (ICSPP) reveals an almost exclusive and continuous focus on sustaining or restoring normal human function (Table 3). 53,54 Although the scientific program of the 2020 ICSPP displayed evidence of a stronger focus on psychological and cognitive factors, the core emphasis remained unchanged. Using the thirty participant-proposed thematic sessions as a proxy for the previous priorities obtained by questionnaire, one quarter of the topics included cognitive workload and performance in physically demanding environments and wearable or assistive technologies.…”

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“…Top 10 research priorities identified by the 2014 and 2017 International Congress on Soldiers' Physical Performance (ICSPP) survey respondents 53,54. .…”

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The implications of emerging technology on military human performance research priorities

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Objectives: To demonstrate the need for the military human performance research community to anticipate and evolve with the emergence of new and disruptive battlefield technologies that are changing the fundamental role of the human combatant. Methods: An international team of military performance researchers drew on relevant literature and their individual national perspectives and experiences to provide an integrated forecast of research priorities and needs based on current trends. Results: Rapid advances and convergence in fields such as robotics, information technology and artificial intelligence will continue to have a revolutionary impact on the battlefield of the future. The disruption associated with these technologies will most acutely be experienced by the human combatant at the tactical level, with increasing cognitive demands associated with the employment and use of new capabilities. New research priorities may include augmented performance of humans-machine teams, enhanced cognitive and immunological resilience based on exercise neurobiology findings, and psychophysiological stress tolerance developed in realistic but safe synthetic training environments. Solving these challenges will require interdisciplinary research teams that have the capacity to work across the physical, digital and biological boundaries whilst collaborating seamlessly with end-users, human combatants. New research methodologies taking full advantage of sensing technologies will be needed to provide rigorous, evidence-based data in real and near-real world environments. Longer term research goals involving biological manipulation will be shaped by moral, legal and ethical considerations and evolving concepts of what it means to be human. Conclusion: This paper outlines key recommendations to assist military human performance researchers to adapt their practice in order to match the increasing pace of military modernisation. By anticipating technological change and forecasting possible emerging technologies the military human performance research community can manoeuvre to prioritise research activities today in line with future needs and requirements.

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“…Desse modo, de acordo com Lovalekar et al (2018), a grande demanda de atributos físicos em condições minimamente ideais é um dos fatores que torna a atividade militar única. Por esse motivo, muitos países têm investido em centros de pesquisa e clínicas para o aprimoramento do desempenho humano com o objetivo de analisar os fatores relacionados à performance, prontidão, saúde e resistência em situações de combate.…”

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Cinética do eixo GH/IGF-I em militares da Força Aérea Brasileira durante instrução de sobrevivência na selva

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Aos meus pais, Laércio e Sílvia, por me concederem o dom da vida e guiarem meus passos até que eu pudesse caminhar sozinho. Aos meus irmãos, José Fernando e Ana, que sempre acreditaram em meus devaneios e me motivaram em minhas conquistas. Aos meus avós, Manoel(in memorian) e Ana, pela atenção e amor que sempre me dispensaram.A minha esposa Flávia que esteve comigo em todos os momentos desta etapa e ao meu filho André, que, junto dela, compreenderam meus afastamentos para a realização desse trabalho.Aos meus amigos e irmãos de farda Major Duque, Capitão Botta, Tenente Fortes, Sargento Antônio e Sargento Gustavo, pelo apoio com o ingresso na pós-graduação, com a conclusão dos créditos e com a coleta das amostras.Aos meus grandes mentores nessa jornada, Prof. Dr. Carlos Eduardo Martinelli Júnior e Prof.Dr. Hugo Tourinho Filho, pela compreensão e apoio durante essa jornada, ambos são exemplos de humildade e profissionalismo, sem os quais eu não poderia ter sido oportunizado com essa experiência ímpar no meio acadêmico. Obrigado pelas orientações, pela confiança e pela amizade durante esse projeto. À Escola de Educação Física e Esporte de Ribeirão Preto, através de seu corpo docente e administrativo, que me proporcionaram um imensurável crescimento profissional e pessoal.Por fim, a todos que, de alguma forma, contribuíram para a efetivação desse estudo. Muito obrigado."A vitória está reservada àqueles que antecipam os novos desenvolvimentos na natureza da guerra e não àqueles que se adaptam a estes desenvolvimentos depois que ocorrem. […] Aquele que não estiver preparado para travar o novo tipo de guerra não terá tempo para preparar-se, nem de reagir. Aquele que for o primeiro a preparar-se, arrastará rapidamente a vitória com o mínimo de meios e sacrifícios".

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International consensus on military research priorities and gaps — Survey results from the 4th International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance

Cited by 25 publications

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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

The implications of emerging technology on military human performance research priorities

Cinética do eixo GH/IGF-I em militares da Força Aérea Brasileira durante instrução de sobrevivência na selva

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