Research Paper Title Physical activity and onset of depression in adolescents: A prospective study in the general population cohort TRAILS. Background Although it has often been suggested that physical activity and depression are intertwined, only few studies have investigated whether specific aspects of physical activity predict the incidence of major depression in adolescents from the… Read More
US Military Considers Separate Combat Training for Men &Women
Rowan Scarborough, in an article in the Washington Times, tells us that “the military is looking at ways to modify its training for women to help them qualify for direct ground combat roles in the infantry, tank units and special operations. Senior officers revealed the new effort this week at a hearing of the House Armed… Read More
Another 1,505 Military Personnel to Be Made Redundant
The fourth and final tranche of redundancies has been announced toady by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The MoD states this “final tranche will only consist of up to 1,505 personnel. This will include a maximum of 1,425 soldiers, 10 medical officers from the Royal Navy and 70 medical personnel from the RAF.” The MoD… Read More
Military Recruitment & Child Protection: What’s the Connection?
Research Paper Title Should We End Military Recruitment High Schools as a Matter of Child Protection and Public Health? Abstract Recruiters for the various US armed forces have free access to the nation’s high schools, as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Military recruiter behaviours are disturbingly similar to predatory grooming. Adults in… Read More
The Pentagon’s Child Recruiting Strategy (for the Military)
Dr Gary Evans writes a very interesting piece about the US Military’s recruitment and selection strategy, highlighting some of the tactics they use and the legal exemptions they have been granted. If you are interested in the contemporaneous debate on data privacy concerning US and UK intelligence agencies, then you may be interested in some… Read More
Strength of the UK Regular Forces by Service & Sex
The Armed Forces have an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 for reasons of combat effectiveness and there are restrictions on women serving in close-combat roles. The principal roles closed to women are: the Royal Marines General Service, the Household Cavalry and Royal Armoured Corps, the Infantry and Royal Air Force Regiment. Figures compiled in the 2006… Read More
3 Women Have, Finally, Passed the Enlisted USMC Infantry Course
An article in the Washington Post reveals that, in November 2013, three women passed the United States Marine Corps (USMC) enlisted infantry course. However, women will still not be allowed to serve in the infantry and USMC leaders state they require another two years of study to determine if it is feasible for women to… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 