A Qualitative Assessment of Scorpion Integrated Protection Analysis (IPA) Phase 1 Concepts by Military Personnel (User Jury)

Abstract

The aim of this research was to provide a qualitative assessment of Scorpion Integrated Protection Analysis (IPA) Phase I Concepts. The evaluation was undertaken using Military Personnel (User Jury). Data was collected using focus group methods on positive and negative aspects of five delivered neck down combat uniform concepts, and three headgear concepts. The results showed a positive response to the idea of a specific combat uniform. One concept was positively received by the User Jury and key features were identified across all of the concepts for future development. Issues relating to military culture, suggestions for improvements, key user benefits and implications on military personnel of IPA implementation and potential challenges from the user perspective are reported.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA420054

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People

  • David Marshall

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Body Armor
  • Body Regions
  • Contractors
  • Deployment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Headgear
  • Jaw
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruits
  • Resilience
  • Scorpions
  • Standards
  • Training

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  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation