Observed Warming Trends at U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Installations and Implications for Future Recruit Training
Abstract
Army recruits conducting BCT are among the most susceptible population of military personnel to experience exertional heat illness, a concern expected to become increasingly urgent due to steadily rising temperatures. In this study, we provide an empirical analysis of wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) index trends at U.S. Army BCT installations and quantify the magnitude of these trends. Assuming these warming trends continue, the anticipated effects of increasing temperature trends are discussed in relation to potential impacts on recruit heat illness incidence and training disruption.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Nov 16, 2023
- Source ID
- 10.1093/milmed/usad425
Entities
People
- Erik M Patton
- Martin W. Doyle
Organizations
- Duke University
- School of Advanced Military Studies
- United States Army Command and General Staff College