Trial Run: A Test of an Unconventional Concept for Trials of Cold-Weather Clothing,

Abstract

This paper discusses the failings of conventional small-scale exercises and trials of new and in-use equipment and clothing for cold weather, and suggests a new type of trial. This trial concept was tested during a seven hundred kilometre, eight day patrol by snowmobile in the Canadian North. Compared to a previous, more conventional trial, a more rigorous test of clothing and equipment is shown to have resulted. Observations of performance incentives and behaviour as they pertain to the concept of the trial are discussed. Keywords: ARCTIC REGIONS, COLD INJURIES, COLD WEATHER CLOTHING, COLD WEATHER TESTS, FROSTBITE, HUMAN FACTORS, INCENTIVES, MILITARY TRAINING, MOTIVATION.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA176692

Entities

People

  • Randall J. Osczevski

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Arctic Regions
  • Clothing
  • Cold Weather Tests
  • Frostbite
  • Military Training
  • Motivation
  • Observation
  • Regions
  • Snowmobiles
  • Training

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design