Capitalizing on Testosterone Replacement Therapy for the Ground Combat Element

Abstract

TRT is shown to create physiological improvements that would be beneficial to Marines, particularly in the GCE. Increase of lean muscle mass, increase of bone mineral density and a reduction of injuries are all observed effects with this treatment. Subject matter experts agree that TRT could be beneficial to GCE Marines for these reasons. All documented effects of TRT would certainly improve HP optimization and may lead to greater mission accomplishment. Although there is a lack of research in the application of TRT in military populations, this should not dissuade the USMC from exploring TRT's potentially groundbreaking advancement of HP optimization. The USMC should invest in TRT utilization and research to provide its Marines with every possible advantage heading into the next peer-to-peer conflict.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 28, 2021
Accession Number
AD1178332

Entities

People

  • Adam S. Unkle

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bone Fractures
  • Civilian Population
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Health
  • Infantry
  • Injury Prevention
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • International Security
  • Marine Corps
  • Medical Personnel
  • Men'S Health
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Physical Activity
  • Physical Fitness
  • Physiology
  • Reproductive System
  • Risk
  • Risk Management
  • Spine
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Testosterone
  • Therapy
  • Training
  • United States

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