Sci BS/Army Op Med Rsh

Abstract

This project fosters basic research on physiological and psychological factors that limit Soldier effectiveness and on characterization of health hazards generated by military systems that result as a consequence of military operations; includes research on the neurobehavioral aspects of post-traumatic stress /suicide; develops concepts for medical countermeasures to prevent or mitigate the effects of muscle and bone injury to include reducing the effects of sleep loss and other stressors on Warfighter performance. The hazards of exposure to directed energy, repetitive use, fatigue, heat, cold, and altitude are also investigated under this project. Research conducted in this project focuses on the following four areas: (1) Injury Prevention and Reduction (2) Physiological Health (3) Environmental Health and Protection (4) Psychological Health and Resilience Work in this project complements and is fully coordinated with Program Element 0602787A (Medical Technology). The cited work is consistent with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Science and Technology, priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this project is performed by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Silver Spring, MD; US Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR), San Antonio TX; and the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), Natick, MA.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Source ID
S15_0601102A_1_2040_PB_2016

Tags

Readers

  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy

Related Documents