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Human Dimensions Of Heavy Load Carriage, J. Drain, R. Orr, D. Billing, S. Rudzki
Human Dimensions Of Heavy Load Carriage, J. Drain, R. Orr, D. Billing, S. Rudzki
Rob Marc Orr
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Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, R. M. Orr, R. Pope, V. Johnston, J. Coyle
Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, R. M. Orr, R. Pope, V. Johnston, J. Coyle
Rob Marc Orr
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Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, Rob M. Orr, Rodney Pope, Venerina Johnston, Julia Coyle
Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, Rob M. Orr, Rodney Pope, Venerina Johnston, Julia Coyle
Rodney P Pope
Background: With soldiers carrying increasing loads, physical conditioning may provide one means of reducing injuries and increasing the ability to train, maintain and retain soldiers.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the current literature on physical conditioning for load carriage and present the findings in a manner that will allow physical conditioning practitioners a means of applying them in a conditioning program.
Methods: Using key search terms, a literature search of academic databases (both civilian and military) was conducted, with additional relevant literature sought from military and civilian colleagues. Gathered papers were assessed against several key criteria …
The History Of The Soldier's Load, Rob Marc Orr
The History Of The Soldier's Load, Rob Marc Orr
Rob Marc Orr
From the loads carried by the armies of antiquity to today’s modern forces, this article explores and critically analyses soldier load carriage over two millennia. Historical misconceptions appearing in some military documents and literature regarding the context and weight of the soldier’s load are also discussed. The author looks at how, even with changes in logistic practices, technology and the very nature of warfare, the soldier is still a beast of burden and suggests that relying on improved load carriage logistical aides and changes to equipment may not be the answer to this age-old problem.