Evaluation of Stress Experienced by Soldiers Wearing Chemical Protective Clothing During Varying Work Loads in Desert or Tropical Environments

Abstract

A stress evaluation was conducted in a laboratory test in which the physiological and psychological reactions of soldiers were monitored while they wore either the standard battle dress overgarment (MOPPI) or the full complement of chemical protective clothing with mask (MOPPIV) and worked at low, moderate, or high work loads in simulated desert (hot and dry) or tropic (hot and humid) environments. The psychological instruments indicated greater stress responses for soldiers wearing MOPPIV than wearing MOPPI and for soldiers working at a high work load than working at a low work load. Chemical protective clothing, MOPPIV, Tropics, Desert, Psychological stress, Work load, MOPPI, Stress evaluation.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA280113

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  • Bruce S. Cadarette
  • Gerald A. Hudgens
  • Louis E. Banderet

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  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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