“In the end, my main concern is not whether women are capable of conducting combat operations, as we have already proven that we can hold our own in some very difficult combat situations; instead, my main concern is a question of longevity. Can women endure the physical and physiological rigors of sustained combat operations, and… Read More
News: First Women on USMC Infantry Course Fail :(
The first two women to attempt the US Marine Corps’ Infantry course have failed. The first trainee dropped out on the first day whilst attempting to complete the combat endurance test. The second trainee got further into the course but dropped out due to unspecified medical reasons. Source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/ondeadline/2012/10/15/marines-women-combat-infantry-training/1634903/
News: First Women Attend US Marine Corps Infantry Course
The US Marine Corps has for the first time allowed women to attend their infantry officers course. Two female marines joined 107 male comrades for the first time to take the Combat Endurance Test, the first step of the Infantry Officer Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico. One of the two women that started the… Read More
New Sub-section: British Army Physical Training Instructor Course overview
This new section found under the main page heading of ‘Regulation and Qualifications’ will provide the reader with an in-depth overview of the British Army’s basic PTI course.
Research: Energy Expenditure, Body Composition & Rehabilitation
Research Paper Title Energy Expenditure and Changes in Body Composition during Exercise-based Rehabilitation. Introduction Exercise-based rehabilitation programmes have formed the cornerstone of the treatment currently delivered at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) based at Headley Court. Increased operational activity in recent years has meant a concomitant increase in the pressure on Defence rehabilitation resources… Read More
Research: Structure, Agency & Job Loss
Research Paper Title The Interplay Between Structure and Agency in Shaping the Mental Health Consequences of Job Loss. Background Job loss is a discrete life event, with multiple adverse consequences for physical and mental health and implications for agency. Our research explores the consequences of job loss for retrenched workers’ mental health by examining the… Read More
Research: Socioeconomics & Weight Gain
Research Paper Title Multiple Socioeconomic Determinants of Weight Gain: The Helsinki Health Study. Background Socioeconomic differences in weight gain have been found, but several socioeconomic determinants have not been simultaneously studied using a longitudinal design. The aim of this study was to examine multiple socioeconomic determinants of weight gain. Methods Mail surveys were conducted in… Read More
