Warfigher Health Applied Rsch Technology

Abstract

This Project conducts research to prevent and protect Warfighters from training and operational injuries; refine mechanisms for detection of physiological (human physical and biochemical function) and psychological (mental) health problems; evaluate hazards to head, neck, spine, eyes, and ears; set the standards for rapid return to duty; and determine new methods to sustain and enhance performance across the operational spectrum. This research provides medical information important to the design and operational use of military systems, and this work forms the basis for behavioral, training, pharmacological (drug actions), and nutritional interventions. The four main areas of study are: (1)Environmental Health and Protection (2)Physiological Health and Performance (3)Injury Prevention and Reduction (4)Psychological Health and Resilience Additionally, the Warfighter Systems Engineering Architecture task advances medical science and technology (S&T) in the areas of injury prevention and performance sustainment in the context of human interaction with new Soldier systems, and provides greater insight into informing new research in developing Warfighter systems and the interactions between Warfighters and the systems they employ. Promising efforts identified in this project are further matured under PE 0603002A (Medical Advanced Technology) / Project MG4 (Tech Base/Enabling Research in Military Occupation), Project MN6 (Blast & Head Impact Exposure Monitor Advanced Tech), Project MN7 Musculoskeletal Injury Screening Tool Adv Tech, Project MN9 Far Forward Behavioral Health Care Advanced Tech, Project MO3 Military Occupational Fitness Standards Adv Tech, Project MO8 Expeditionary Performance Nutrition Advanced Tech, and Project MP3 Phys Chem Toxicity Assessment Sys Adv Tech. The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this Project is performed by the United States Army Medical Research Materiel Command (USAMRMC), Fort Detrick, MD.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: MK4_0602787A_2_2040_PB_2020

Tags

Readers

• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
• Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.