Preparing Individuals for Combat Operations Through High-Altitude Training
Abstract
Since 2001, the United States has been fighting the Taliban and Al Qaeda and other violent extremists and insurgent forces in the mountains of Afghanistan. Much of these forces remain strong due in large part to a greater ability to fight at high altitudes. Altitudes in many of the Afghan regions continue to negatively impact US soldier and equipment performance. Preparing for combat operations through training at high altitudes would better prepare the US military for Afghan operations, as well as crisis response and conflicts in other high-altitude regions of the world. Furthermore, history has shown that forces trained for combat at high altitudes displayed superior performance in all theaters of war. This study examines the positive effects of training for combat operations at high altitude and how this type of training will better prepare the US military for all types of combat operations. Recommendations are offered for how the US military can modify training methodologies and troop garrison locations to best prepare US forces for operations anywhere in the world.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 21, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1176217
Entities
People
- Matthew Pascarella
Organizations
- Marine Corps University