Human Factors in Sustaining High Rates of Artillery Fire.

Abstract

This study originated with a July 1977 request from Commander, V Corps Artillery, to the Director, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, for information bearing on the following three questions: 1) Can artillery crew members withstand physical stresses involved with handling large quantities of ammunition and firing at a high rate over a prolonged period? 2) What is the psychological impact of firing at high rates for prolonged periods? and, 3) What leadership traits may be indicated as essential in accomplishing such a mission? Keywords: Fatigue(physiology); Sleep deprivation; Morale; Neuropsychiatric casualties; Stress; Social support.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA164953

Entities

People

  • Frederick J. Manning

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Artillery Units
  • Biomedical Research
  • Casualties
  • Coding
  • Commerce
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Observers
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • ballistics.