The effects of functional limitations on soldier common tasks.
This paper describes the findings associated with the ability of an individual to perform the United States Army's Common Soldier Tasks of: "Maintaining an M16-Series Rifle" , "Protect Yourself from Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Injury or Contamination with Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Gear", and "Protect Yourself from Chemical and Biological (CB) Contamination Using Your Assigned Protective Mask." The analysis was conducted using data compiled from videos of a Soldier performing the given tasks at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The findings reflect the opinions of researchers in identifying potential elements, which impose abnormal, irregular, and/or extraneous effort when performing the tasks as outlined in STP-21-1-SMCT - Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks: Skill Level I.
Department of Mathematical Sciences, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996, United States. john.bacon@usma.edu
John R
JR
Bacon
Thomas J
TJ
Armstrong
Teresa L
TL
Brininger
D003198:Computer Simulation; D006804:Ergonomics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008283:Maintenance; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014481:United States; D014741:Video Recording; D054041:Weapons