Impact of a Special Operations Forces basic training on body composition and energy expenditure

Abstract: Introduction: The Belgian Special Operations Regiment undergoes an 8-week basic training course (SOF Basic Course) following the Military Initiation Phase. The aims of …

Effects of male paratroopers' initial body composition on changes in physical performance and recovery during a 20-day winter military field training

Abstract: Changes in physiological markers and physical performance in relation to paratroopers' initial body composition were investigated during a 20-day winter military field …

Cumulative blast impulse is predictive for changes in chronic neurobehavioral symptoms following low level blast exposure during military training

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Cumulative low-level blast exposure during military training may be a significant occupational hazard, increasing the risk of poor long-term outcomes in …

Sleep duration and perceptions of sleep quality in British Army recruits during basic training - an observational analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Sleep is critical to the health, wellbeing and performance of military personnel during basic training. This two-part study evaluated sleep-wake patterns …

Incidence and risk factors for bone stress injuries in United States Air Force Special Warfare trainees

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To determine (1) the incidence rate of lower extremity (LE) bone stress injuries (BSIs) in United States Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) trainees during …

Evaluation of gender disparity in tactical combat casualty care

Abstract: Introduction: Women comprise nearly 19% of the U.S. military and now serve in almost all operational roles, increasing their risk of combat trauma and injuries.3 Data …

Assessing injury risk in male and female Royal Navy recruits: does the Functional Movement Screen provide understanding to inform effective injury mitigation?

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are common during military and other occupational physical training programmes, and employers have a duty of care to …

A case-control analysis of bone stress injury on advancement and health care utilization in US Air Force basic military trainees

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Every year, approximately 35,000 recruits enter the United States Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT). Musculoskeletal problems are particularly vexing …

Understanding military spouses’ permanent change of station move experiences

Abstract: Military OneSource (2021) defines a permanent change of station (PCS) move as a U.S. service member (SM) being assigned to a new work or duty location. Despite the name, …

Musculoskeletal complaint epidemiology in Australian special operation forces trainees

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Elite military trainees are burdened by high numbers of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and are a priority military population for injury prevention. This …

Musculoskeletal injuries in US Air Force Tactical Air Control Party trainees: An 11-year longitudinal retrospective cohort study and presentation of a musculoskeletal injury classification matrix

Abstract: Introduction: Little is known of the epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) in US Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) Tactical Air Control Party trainees. The …

Initial assessment and management of trauma encountered in the field

Abstract: This article covers the principles of trauma care relating to specific competencies within the military higher training module. The majority of these principles relate …