THE EFFECTS OF TWO TYPES OF BODY ARMOR ON BODY TEMPERATURE.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a difference in the body heat build-up under the standard Marine Corps upper torso body armor versus the NMFRL lightweight prototype body armor. Twenty young adult Marines made two forced marches of 3 mi each, one with each of the above armors. Mean chest skin temperature under the prototype armor was 2F. less than under the standard armor. No difference was observed in rectal, arm, or abdominal temperatures. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0624738
Entities
People
- Paul C. White Jr.
- Philip Rasch
- Robert J. Norton