Warfighter Medical Protection & Performance

Abstract

This project supports the Medical and Survivability technology areas of the future force with laboratory validation studies and field demonstrations of biomedical products designed to protect, sustain, and enhance Soldier performance in the face of myriad environmental and physiological (human physical and biochemical functions) stressors and materiel hazards encountered in training and operational environments. This effort focuses on demonstrating and transitioning technologies as well as validated tools associated with biomechanical-based health risks, injury assessment and prediction, Soldier survivability, and performance during continuous operations. The four main thrust areas are (1) Physiological Health, (2) Environmental protection, (3) Injury Prevention and Reduction and (4) Psychological (mental) Health and Resilience. This project contains no duplication with any effort within the Military Departments and includes direct participation by other Services. The cited work is fully coordinated with Natick Soldier Research Development (NSRDEC), Natick, MA. The cited work is consistent with the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering Science and Technology, focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this project is performed by the United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), Natick, MA, and United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL), Fort Rucker, AL.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Source ID
MM3_0603002A_3_2040_PB_2016

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Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology

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