Research Paper Title Warrior Heroes and Little Green Men: Soldiers, Military Training and the Construction of Rural Masculinities. Abstract This paper examines how a particular rural masculinity, termed here the ‘warrior hero’ model of military masculinity, is produced through the process of military training in the British Army. The paper outlines how the concept of masculinity is… Read More
Fitness, Obesity & Risk of Heat Illness Among US Army Trainees.
Research Paper Title Fitness, Obesity and Risk of Heat Illness Among Army Trainees. Background Exertional heat illness (EHI) affects military personnel, athletes and occupational groups such as agricultural workers, despite knowledge of preventive measures. Aims To evaluate EHI diagnoses during US Army basic training and its associations with fitness and body fat on entering military… Read More
TV Show: Royal Marines Commando School
Programme Title: Royal Marines Commando School Synopsis: This new documentary series has unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the Royal Marines’ military training programme. The first two weeks of the 32-week recruit training course are among the toughest recruits will face. My Thoughts: The first two weeks will be difficult due to the fact that the recruits… Read More
What is the Connection between Smoking & Injury in Royal Marines Training
Research Paper Title Smoking and Injury in Royal Marines Training. Background Training for the Royal Marines (RMs) is considered to be one of the most arduous military training regimes in the world. Approximately 16% of the annual intake of recruits suffer an injury. Smoking has been found to be a predisposition to injury. Objective To… Read More
British Army Infantry Training: What are the Factors Associated with Failure to Complete?
Research Paper Title Identifying and Understanding Factors Associated with Failure to Complete Infantry Training among British Army Recruits. Background Over 30% of the British Army’s Infantry Recruits who underwent training between 1999 and 2003 failed to complete their training. Previous studies have focused predominantly on identifying the cumulative reasons for failure. There is a dearth… Read More
Not so natural selection – Part 1
The Joys of Basic Training!
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 