Medical and Human Performance Technologies
Abstract
The overall objective of this activity is to sustain, extend, enhance, and repair warfighter endurance, resiliency and readiness while operating in multi-domain and expeditionary environments. This Activity includes two program areas: medical and human performance research. Efforts categorized as Human Performance Technologies focus on research before injury. Efforts categorized as Medical Technologies focus on research after injury. The human performance portion of this applied research activity centers on: improving performance of divers and submarine crews; developing biological markers of stress response; protecting warfighter performance and preventing injuries during exposure to high levels of acoustic or electromagnetic energy; and wearable physiological sensors to support safety and survivability of Naval forces during training and in operational environments. Results from these efforts will enhance readiness and lethality and will inform operational safety guidelines. The medical portion of this applied research activity addresses naval-unique threats and centers on: protecting warfighters from operational health threats; developing diagnostic and treatment capabilities for use in operational environments; and prototyping new capabilities to recover injured warfighters. Results from these efforts will improve the Fleet's ability to save lives, especially during prolonged field care.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 4959d49d2c777b222035356ef915fd28