Psychological Factors Which Limit the Endurance Capabilities of Armor Crews Operating in a Simulated NBC Environment

Abstract

Factors which limit the performance capabilities of sustained armor operations in simulated conventional and chemical warfare environments were studied. In the simulated chemical warfare environment, extreme symptom and mood changes resulted in medical casualties, combat ineffectiveness, and early termination of all testing. Significant personality differences existed between casualties and survivors. The majority of casualties voluntarily terminated operational duties because of intense symptoms associated with wearing the chemical protective mask and clothing system. These symptoms were manifestations of respiratory and thermal stress.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA174273

Entities

People

  • A. R. Lussier
  • I. Munro
  • L. E. Banderet
  • T. M. Rauch
  • William J. Tharion

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Vehicles
  • Army Personnel
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Clothing
  • Cognition
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Field Tests
  • Military Research
  • Nervous System
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protective Masks
  • Respiration
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.