The British Army suggests there are 5 steps to being an effective leader. Draw up a plan: Everything starts from here. You need to know what you’re doing and then decide how to do it and what your soldiers’ roles will be. Get behind it: There’s no point having a plan if you’re not prepared… Read More
British Army PTI Words of Command
The basic words of command for British Army PTIs for circuit training are: In position … ready Exercise … begin Steady … halt One place … change In the British Army PTIs give cautionary word(s) of command followed, after a short pause, by execution word(s) of command. In simple terms, cautionary word(s) means I am… Read More
The British Army’s Values & Standards
The British Army has 6 core values and 3 standards by which it measures it Officers and Soldiers. The British Army’s cores values are: Selfless Commitment: Soldiers are expected to put the needs of the mission, and their team, before their own. This is what makes the Army an effective team. Respect for Others: The… Read More
US Army Extreme Conditioning Programmes: Is There An Injury Risk?
Research Paper Title Extreme Conditioning Programs and Injury Risk in a US Army Brigade Combat Team. Background Brigades and battalions throughout the US Army are currently implementing a variety of exercise and conditioning programmes with greater focus on preparation for mission-specific tasks. An Army physical therapy clinic working with a light infantry brigade developed the… Read More
The Application of Low-frequency & Intensity Electromagnetic Fields in Commando Training
Research Paper Title EMOST: Report about the Application of Low-frequency and Intensity Electromagnetic Fields in Disaster Situation and Commando Training. Abstract The researchers recently published their results (Bókkon et al., 2011. Electromagn Biol Med.) regarding the effectiveness of the EMOST (Electro-Magnetic-Own-Signal-Treatment) method for the reduction of phantom limb pain under clinical circumstances. However, EMOST treatments… Read More
Blood Donation: What is the Effect on Combat Readiness Skills?
Research Paper Title Donor Performance of Combat Readiness Skills of Special Forces Soldiers are Maintained Immediately after Whole Blood Donation: A Study to Support the Development of a Prehospital Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Program. Background Bleeding is a major cause of death in combat settings, and combat casualties in shock may benefit from fresh whole… Read More
Femoral Neck Stress Fractures & Royal Marine Recruits
Research Paper Title Displaced Femoral Neck Stress Fractures in Royal Marine Recruits: Management and Results of Operative Treatment. Background Femoral neck stress fractures (FNSF) represent 3.5%-8% of stress fractures in military recruits; potentially resulting in medical discharge and/or complications. The incidence of displaced FNSF in the British Army has been reported as 1.8 in 10,000… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 