HUMAN FACTORS ASPECTS OF THE QM-EQUIPPED SOLDIER IN JUNGLE OPERATIONS: AN OPERATIONAL APPROACH

Abstract

The study explores human factors problems associated with jungle operations by means of field observations made during tactical exercises conducted at the Jungle Warfare Training Center. The operational and physical environments, required soldier tasks and activities, and the equipment used are described. The major problems discussed concern combat load, heat, mobility, and certain features of rations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0634720

Entities

People

  • George E. Stembridge
  • Joseph T. Tambe

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Ammunition
  • Army Personnel
  • Biological Sciences
  • Clothing
  • Ecology
  • Environment
  • Food
  • Geography
  • Grenade Launchers
  • Health Services
  • Jungles
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Plants
  • Vegetation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Materials Science