HUMAN FACTORS IN CBR OPERATIONS. THE EFFECTS OF CBR PROTECTION UPON THE PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED COMBAT SKILLS IN HOT WEATHER

Abstract

Troops were tested in hot weather under three conditions of CBR protection: in normal field uniform (no protection), wearing the model E13R9 mask, and wearing the entire permeable protective uniform (including the mask). The tests were: setting up and taking down smoke generators, road marching, running, rifle loading and unloading, rifle disassembly and assembly, rifle bore cleaning, spark plug changing, carbine marksmanship, radio communication, and unaided voice communication. It was concluded that, with proper safeguards, a great deal of useful military activity can be accomplished by men wearing the mask or the complete protective outfit, although the quality of performance will be lower than in normal uniform. If proper safeguards are not used, there is danger of heat injury to the personnel involved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0323672

Entities

People

  • Richard I. Moren
  • William E. Montague

Organizations

  • George Washington University

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Defense
  • Experimental Design
  • Fabrics
  • Health
  • Human Resources
  • Language
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protective Equipment
  • Protective Masks
  • Smoke Generators
  • Spark Plugs
  • Voice Communications
  • Warfare
  • Wounds And Injuries

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  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Materials Science