CRITICAL COMBAT PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE INFANTRY RIFLE SQUAD LEADER: HUMAN MAINTENANCE UNDER CAMPAIGN CONDITIONS

Abstract

The paper covers the performances, knowledges, and skills demanded of the Infantry rifle squad leader to maintain an organized and effective fighting unit under campaign conditions and to set an example as a leader for his men. It covers personal hygiene and field sanitation; the maintenance of minimal fighting and existence loads; water supply and consumption; combat feeding and nutrition; sleep requirements and the effects of sleep loss; prevention of malaria; prevention and treatment of motion sickness; prevention and recognition of combat exhaustion; and maintenance of vigilance under fatigue and stress.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0713759

Entities

People

  • Frank L. Brown
  • T. O. Jacobs

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Drinking Water
  • Ear
  • Health Services
  • Heat Stroke
  • Hygiene
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motion Sickness
  • Pain
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Vegetables
  • Warfare
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Industrial Economics
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation