Comparisons and Intercorrelations of Physical Performance Variables of Operational Preparedness in Special Operations Forces
Abstract
Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) deploys teams of operators (OP) and enablers (EN) to accomplish special operations missions. OP and EN are required to train and deploy together to accomplish these missions; however, they have different training and selection pipelines. Advanced strength and conditioning training strategies are applied to both OP and EN to enhance physical preparedness; however, it is unclear how the selection pipeline of these two personnel types affects overall physical preparedness and the relationships between performance variables. The purpose of this study is to gain a greater understanding of the relationships of a wide array of physical preparedness variables in OP and EN in an effort to streamline testing and training strategies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Nov 26, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1093/milmed/usab425
Entities
People
- Caitlin Conley
- Jeremy A. Ross
- Joshua D. Winters
- Matthew C. Hoch
- Nathan Morelli
- Nicholas R. Heebner
- Reiley Bergin
- Ryan L. Sheppard
- Scott D. Royer
Organizations
- High Point University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command
- University of Kentucky