Research Paper Title Land 125 – Power Technologies Review. Executive Summary The evolution of capability requirements for dismounted soldiers prescribes greater use of electronic equipment by soldiers in the battlefield. This is increasing the amount of power and energy required by soldiers. Primary batteries, and to a lesser extent secondary batteries, are the predominant technologies… Read More
Research Paper Title Evaluating the Effectiveness of Game-Based Training: A Controlled Study with Dismounted Infantry Teams. Abstract Computer games are increasingly being used by armed forces to supplement traditional methods of military training. While the potential benefits of these games are well documented; there is little objective evidence to support their perceived training benefits, especially… Read More
Research Paper Title Australian Parents’ Perceptions of Factors that Influence their Children’s Pork Consumption: An Exploratory Qualitative Study. Background Pork provides key nutrients such as protein, thiamin and selenium, however fresh pork is not commonly included in the diets of Australian children, with processed pork preferred. Current dietary guidelines emphasise the consumption of fresh meat… Read More
Research Paper Title Peripheral Total Tau in Military Personnel Who Sustain Traumatic Brain Injuries During Deployment. Importance Approximately one-third of military personnel who deploy for combat operations sustain 1 or more traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which increases the risk for chronic symptoms of postconcussive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depression and for the development of… Read More
The value of ‘soft power’ versus ‘hard power’ is very much flavour of the month and is hotly debated. Below is a BMJ article that utilises the concept of soft power for the healthcare environment. The limitations of direct military intervention – or ‘hard power’ as politicians call it – for achieving foreign policy are… Read More
Research Paper Title ADF Educators Guide to Healthy Eating (ADF EDGE). Executive Summary In 2006, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) updated the Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) for Australia and New Zealand (NHMRC, 2006). Recommendations for Military NRVs (MNRVs) were subsequently developed in light of the new NRVs for Australia and New Zealand… Read More
Research Paper Title Quality Assurance of Current Combat Ration Pack Components: 12 Months Progress Report on 2010/11 Ration Packing Program. Abstract The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) provides science and technology (S&T) support to the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) for the through-life management of combat ration pack (CRP) components. DSTO’s support includes provision of… Read More
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