by Andrew Marshall

An Innovative Solution For The Canadian Military’s New Training Programme

Research Paper Title An Innovative Solution For The Canadian Military’s New Training Program. Overview On April 1, 2014 the Canadian Armed Forces implemented new Minimum Physical Fitness Standards in a program called FORCE, aimed at updating their approach to military fitness.  The FORCE Evaluation contains four different test components each specifically designed to measure different physical capabilities… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

What Happens to Energy Balance & Body Composition during US Army SF Training?

Research Paper Title Energy Balance and Body Composition during US Army Special Forces Training. Background Small Unit Tactics (SUT) is a 64-day phase of the Special Forces Qualification Course designed to simulate real-world combat operations. Assessing the metabolic and physiological responses of such intense training allows greater insights into nutritional requirements of soldiers during combat.… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Can We Develop Physical Capability Standards that are Predictive of Success on SF Courses?

Research Paper Title Developing Physical Capability Standards that are Predictive of Success on Special Forces Selection Courses. Background This study aimed to develop minimum standards for physical capability assessments (vertical jump, sit and reach, push-ups, seven-stage sit-ups, heaves, agility, 20-m shuttle run, loaded 5-km pack march, and 400-m swim) that candidates must pass before they… Read More