The Effects of Sustained Operations on Female Soldiers Performance.
Abstract
Many studies have evaluated male soldiers from combat arms occupations during sustained operations. However, it is not known to what extent these findings can be applied to female soldiers for determining whether Army training and doctrine ensure their military effectiveness. Therefore, the major objective of this study was to compare the effects of sustained operations of male and female soldiers in a field environment. The field study examined cognitive performance; subjective mood, fatigue, and environmental ratings; and physiological measurements. Sleep deprivation and time-of-testing factors were evaluated for these measures. The study's secondary objective was to describe changes in the soldier's activity levels and performance assessments of field work. A total of 26 soldiers (13 females and 13 males) from the 180th Transportation Battalion, stationed at Ford Hood, Texas, participated in this study. One of the main objectives of this study was to determine if sustained operations affected women and men differently. With the exceptions of oral temperature and logical reasoning, gender differences during sleep deprivation were not found. Results indicate there would be minimum impact on extended military operations involving women participants.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA332956
Entities
People
- Teresa A. Treadwell