A Study of Recovery Funtions in Man

Abstract

Concepts of sustained and continuous military operations were examined with respect to relevant literature. In particular, the objectives were to predict behavioral and biological impairments which might result in those operations; and to determine whether the period necessary for recovery following a sustained operation can be ascertained from the literature. It was concluded that those objectives could not be met due to inadequate information. Nonetheless, the literature did provide data which suggest that certain severe impairments may be experienced by soldiers engaging in sustained and continuous operations. It also provided guidelines for the design of studies to collect the required information. Finally, this review led to a call for serious reevaluation of the current concepts of continuous operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0741828

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  • James F. O'hanlon
  • William R. Harris

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Blood Volume
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Chemistry
  • Circadian Rhythms
  • Diurnal Variations
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Literature Surveys
  • Medical Personnel
  • Metabolism
  • Psychology
  • Psychophysiology
  • Stress (Physiology)
  • Warfare

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