Sex differences in musculoskeletal injury epidemiology and subsequent loss of tactical readiness during Marine Corps Officer Candidates School

Abstract

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Officer Candidates School (OCS) is a 10-week training course for Marine Officer Candidates (MOCs). OCS training is rigorous and demanding, which results in a high risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). The objective of this analysis was to describe MSIs among women and men during the USMC OCS at Quantico, Virginia, from September 2020 to November 2021.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jun 19, 2023
Source ID
10.1136/military-2023-002392

Entities

People

  • A F Bannister
  • B. J. Martin
  • Bradley C. Nindl
  • E Steele
  • I Burns
  • J Forse
  • J L Vera Cruz
  • K J Koltun
  • M B Bird
  • Mita Lovalekar
  • Q Mi

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research

Tags

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
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  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation