Personnel Attrition Rates in Historical Land Combat Operations: Susceptibility and Vulnerability of Major Anatomical Regions

Abstract

This paper uses published personnel attrition data to estimate the susceptibility and vulnerability of major anatomical regions to threats similar to bullets and shell fragments. Its findings will be useful to those engaged in weapons systems analysis and development, war gaming and simulation, and the assessment of personal protective devices. Personnel, Combat, Attrition, Battle, Casualties, Losses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA270766

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Helmbold

Organizations

  • Center for Army Analysis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attrition
  • Body Regions
  • Casualties
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Combat Operations
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Systems Analysis
  • Therapy
  • United States
  • Vulnerability
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects
  • Wounds And Injuries

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