SOF Medical Technology
Abstract
This program element provides studies, non-system exploratory advanced technology development, and evaluations. The focus is on medical technologies, centering on physiologic, psychologic, and ergonomic factors affecting the ability of SOF to perform their missions. Special operations requires unique approaches to combat casualty care, medical equipment, and other life support capabilities including life support for high altitude parachuting, combat swimming, and other SOF-unique missions. This program provides guidelines for the development of selection and conditioning criteria, thermal protection, decompression procedures, combat casualty procedures, and life support systems. The program supports the development and evaluation of biomedical enhancements for the unique requirements of all SOF in the conduct of their diverse missions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- S275_1160407BB_2_0400_PB_2012