Physiological Overmatch
Abstract
Warfighters operate under extreme physiological conditions, sometimes with limited resources and manpower, and must acclimate quickly to changing operational needs. The Physiological Overmatch program is investigating innovative approaches to allow the warfighter to adapt rapidly to operational challenges during deployment by developing novel detection and treatment systems. The program will initiate work in aiding the deployed soldier's ability to defend against biological pathogens, resist fatigue, combat sleep deprivation, and maintain a high capacity for teaming and operational synchronization. This program will seek to develop technology devices for in vivo release of therapies as needed by the warfighter, to understand the biological mechanisms of fatigue, and to evaluate teaming all of which will enable improvements to warfighter health and operational performance. This approach represents a significant enhancement to warfighter performance by providing protection from impacts to operational readiness and provides information related to fatigue states and the ability to operate in optimal teaming constructs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 170fa8101a2394964ae9f5ab45b2b4a7