Physiological Issues Related to Military Personnel

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The demands placed on military personnel are varied and depend on factors such as the physical requirements of the __.

military occupational specialty (MOS)

The modern-day operational environment has been characterized as an __ battlefield.

anaerobic

Although the anaerobic challenges faced during combat operations cannot be understated, military personnel also require optimal _ conditioning.

aerobic

Studies have shown that the majority of injuries among military personnel during deployments are __ , with the low back being the most commonly injured body part.

musculoskeletal

Studies have demonstrated that __ alone can improve performance on military lifting tasks and load carriage, even when load carriage itself is not incorporated into the PT protocol

strength training

Aside from load carriage, military personnel need a variety of __ physical fitness capabilities to accomplish occupational tasks.

skill-based

All military personnel are required to meet __ in order to serve; however, combat occupational specialties are typically more challenging.

minimum fitness standards

The unpredictable nature of mission assignments and demands underscores the importance of __ for warfighters.

physical readiness

__ is one of the top reasons for loss of duty time and for compromises to mission readiness.

Musculoskeletal injury

Research on risk factors for injury in both civilian and military populations is extensive and tends to categorize risk factors as either __.

intrinsic or extrinsic

__ varies by military occupation and military service, aiming to optimize performance and reduce chronic fatigue.

shift work

If given enough time, the body can __ to heat and altitude by making adjustments to better tolerate the physiological demands.

acclimatize

__ is the major threat to survival in a cold environment.

Hypothermia

The symptoms of mild altitude sickness, also called __ , are highly individual, with some people feeling only minor effects while others are downright sick.

AMS

Again, military veterans and government researchers in the field have observed that physical fitness training is geared toward preparing military personnel for semiannual physical fitness tests… typically with a heavy emphasis on __.

aerobic exercise

__ appears to be an ideal style of programming for various military populations.

Flexible nonlinear periodization

__ refers to exposure to the natural environment.

Acclimatization

The principle of __ requires training to mirror the demands of the occupational specialty.

the principle of specificity