Quantification of Special Operations Mission-Related Performance: Operational Evaluation of Physical Measures

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has identified a need for standardized measures to quantify mission-related performance when conducting research in the Special Operations community. Based on operator input, five measures of physical performance were selected to be evaluated. T...

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Main Authors: Hyde, Dale, Thomas, John R, Schrot, John, Taylor, W F
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Anatomy and Physiology
ENDURANCE(PHYSIOLOGY)
MANUAL DEXTERITY
PE60407B
PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
PHYSICAL FITNESS
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SKILLS
SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES
STANDARDIZATION
STRENGTH(PHYSIOLOGY)
Stress Physiology
THERMAL STRESSES
TRAINING
WU1314
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Summary:The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has identified a need for standardized measures to quantify mission-related performance when conducting research in the Special Operations community. Based on operator input, five measures of physical performance were selected to be evaluated. The five tests are 1) maximal handgrip strength and endurance, 2) maximal number of pull-ups, 3) maximal number of repetitions during a timed step test, 4) manual dexterity, and 5) shooting skills. Measures 1-4 were evaluated during various training scenarios: winter and land warfare, high speed boat and Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) Delivery Vehicle (SDV) operations, and parachuting. The shooting skills test is currently being evaluated. A total of 30 operators volunteered to participate. Baseline measurements were established on all operators. Post-operation measurements were compared to baseline to quantify changes in performance.