“The wisdom of any course can only be judged by the outcome.” (Gemmell, 1995, p.240). Reference Gemmell, D. (1995) Ironhand’s Daughter: Book One of the Hawk Queen. London: Orbit.
Wisdom & Outcomes…
Men, Weapons & Time…
“A wise general knows that men can replaced, weapons can be replenished. But lost time cannot be regained.” (Gemmell, 1995, p.115). Reference Gemmell, D. (1995) Ironhand’s Daughter: Book One of the Hawk Queen. London: Orbit.
What is the Relationship between Leadership Behaviours, Psychological & Training Outcomes?
Research Paper Title The relationship between transformational leadership behaviors, psychological, and training outcomes in elite military recruits. Background Two studies examined the effects of a differentiated model of transformational leadership on follower outcomes. Study 1 In Study 1, 484 UK Royal Marine recruits completed questionnaires about their trainers’ leadership behaviors and their own attitudes towards… Read More
Personal Training: 5-miler TAB
Just completed a 5-mile TAB with 38lb in 51 min 13 (10.2 mins per mile). Predominantly flat pavement with some slopes. Forecast stated rain and low temperature by 1pm so I wore my sweatshirt; no rain, humid and very sweaty!
Pride is…
‘Such are the thoughts of the young. Pride is everything, status must be fought for. It is all empty and meaningless. It is ephemeral. Like the leaf on the oak tree. “Look at me, I am the greenest leaf, the biggest leaf, the finest leaf. None of the other leaves has my majesty.” Yet autumn… Read More
Military Training: Sleep Deprivation & Immune Indices
Research Paper Title The effects of two nights of sleep deprivation with or without energy restriction on immune indices at rest and in response to cold exposure. Background The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of two nights of sleep deprivation with or without energy restriction on immune indices at rest and… Read More
Test-retest Reliability of the Military Pre-training Questionnaire
Research Paper Title Test-retest Reliability of the Military Pre-training Questionnaire. Background Musculoskeletal injuries are a significant cause of morbidity during military training. A brief, inexpensive and user-friendly tool that demonstrates reliability and validity is warranted to effectively monitor the relationship between multiple predictor variables and injury incidence in military populations. The aim of this research… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 