THE EFFECTS OF TWENTY-FOUR HOURS CONFINEMENT IN MOBILE ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS ON SELECTED COMBAT RELEVANT SKILL. STUDY V

Abstract

This investigation is the fifth in a series designed to determine changes in general combat relevant performance as a result of sustained confinement in Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs). The purpose was to determine changes in performance as a result of 24 hours confinement in mobile APCs. Forty-four enlisted men were tested before and after confinement on tests designed to measure stamina, eye-arm coordination, locomotor coordination, equilibrium, and hand-arm steadiness. The 24-hour confinement period resulted in a statistical significant loss in eye-arm coordination and hand-arm steadiness (marks-manship). Recommendations are included for future research. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0268913

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  • Samuel A. Hicks

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  • Human Engineering Laboratory

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  • Human Systems

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  • Armored Personnel Carriers

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