“The most formidable warriors are students of their profession.” General Al Gray, (29th Commandant of the US Marine Corps, 1987-1991).
Warriors, Students & Profession…
Surprise & Conquer…
“Whoever can surprise well must conquer.” John Paul Jones (Naval Commander, American Revolutionary War, 1747-1792) Read more about John Paul Jones at: http://www.nps.gov/revwar/about_the_revolution/jp_jones.html
The Role of Human Behaviour in Military Capability
Research Paper Title Human Behaviour in Military Contexts. Outline of Report People are the heart of all military efforts. People operate the available weaponry and technology, and they constitute a complex military system composed of teams and groups at multiple levels. Scientific research on human behaviour is crucial to the military because it provides knowledge about how people… Read More
The Role of Hierarchical Task Analysis (HTA)
Research Paper Title HTA: The development and use of tools for Hierarchical Task Analysis in the Armed Forces and elsewhere. Synopsis This report seeks to cover the recent past, and current usage of the Hierarchical Task Analysis (HTA) technique in, and for, the UK Armed forces. The reasons why an HTA should be (or may have been) conducted will… Read More
Tactics: It’s the Why that Counts
“Tactics is not whether you go left or right. Tactics is why you go left or right.” General Al Gray (29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, 1987-1991) He summarised the core of leadership – civilian or military, “If you come and join my Marines, I want you to know that your ‘number one’ job is… Read More
Movement versus Action…
“Never confuse movement with action!” Ernest Hemingway Vincent Nguyen (2013) states this is “Perhaps my favorite Hemingway quote. Learn the difference between simply feigning results and actually performing. Make sure everything you do is defined and can bring measurable success. Don’t settle for less and assume you’re making progress just because you’re moving around. Give… Read More
What is the Association between Usual Blood Pressure, Peripheral Arterial Disease & Vascular Risk?
Research Paper Title Usual Blood Pressure, Peripheral Arterial Disease, and Vascular Risk: Cohort Study of 4.2 Million Adults. Study Question What are the associations between usual blood pressure and risk of peripheral arterial disease in specific subgroups and the relation between peripheral arterial disease and 12 different vascular events? Summary Answer A 20 mm Hg… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 