Development of Methodology for Measuring Effects of Personal Clothing and Equipment on Combat Effectiveness of Individual Soldiers
Abstract
A three-phase research effort is underway to develop field methodology for measuring the effects of experimental clothing and equipment on the combat effectiveness of individual infantrymen. Six primary research activities were undertaken. The first of these activities dealt with the identification of important tasks of combat infantry and the selection of the most important tasks as criterion tasks for which field performance measures were to be developed. The remaining five primary activities were concerned with the development of performance measures for five field performance courses. The performance courses developed and tested were: Fire and Reload Weapon Course (M-1 rifle); Maneuver Course (run, jump, climb, crawl, etc.); March/Move Course; and Hasty Fighting Positions Course (digging foxholes). The results of the performance testing on these courses indicate each of the courses is capable of reliably measuring the differential effects of clothing and protective equipment on the performance of individual soldiers. Progress is reported on the development of two additional performance courses: Reconnaissance, Cover, Concealment and Camouflage Course; and Target Detection Course. Preliminary tests on the relationship of physiological measures to performance measures are also reported.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0470319
Entities
People
- Alin Gruber
- George Denittis
- Jack W. Dunlap