Requirements for Heat Strain Detection Device for Use at the Marine Recruit Depot San Diego
Abstract
The objective of this research was to obtain product characteristics of a Heat Strain Detection Device (HDDD) for USMC training. Thirty Marines (28 men, 2 women) who serve as Drill Instructors and other training professionals at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Data were collected through the use of focus groups. An arm band system was significantly (p < 0.001) preferred by 73.3% of participants compared to 16.7% who preferred a chest strap system. There was a significant difference (p < 0.001) in the length of time participants thought they could wear each system (chest strap: 91.2 89.8 min arm band: 875.0 891.8 min. Watches or wrist-worn systems were the preferred form factor as 56.7% of participants mentioned this type of system. The ideal system would be a wrist-worn system but an acceptable system would be an arm band system similar to the ARMOR by Evalan BV system paired with a long range radio to transmit information off the recruit to a Drill Instructor. Estimated core temperature and a red/yellow/green risk color code would be the information needed to make a decision on a recruits health status.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 26, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1151420
Entities
People
- Melissa K. Mahoney
- Reed W. Hoyt
- William J. Tharion
Organizations
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine