“An avidly accumulated amount of incompetence.” Unfortunately, I cannot remember where I read this quote but I can visualise a few people who are the embodiment of its meaning.
Incompetence…
The British Army & Flexible Working
Speaking in Soldier Magazine, General Nicholas Carter, professional head of the British Army, has stated that “We are now looking very open-mindedly at the viability of part-time service, job sharing and flexible hours.” He went on to say the a pilot scheme for flexible working involving ten officers is due to start in the next month or so but the… Read More
Is the Military Behavioural Activation & Rehabilitation Course (MBARC) Effective?
Research Paper Title An Initial Evaluation of the Clinical and Fitness for Work Outcomes of a Military Group Behavioural Activation Programme. Background Behavioural Activation (BA) is an evidence-based psychological treatment for depression based on behavioural theory. However, in common with other talking therapies, there is limited evidence about occupational factors related to treatment. This is… Read More
Invisibility & the Military: Where’s My Privates!
The US Army wants invisibility cloaks for its soldiers. Not just that – it has announced that it wants to test the best contenders within the next 18 months. Seems a bit unrealistic? Well, we may not be as far away as you think. In 2006, John Pendry, a theoretical physicist at Imperial College London, showed that it should be possible to bend… Read More
Recording Personal Hygiene Behaviour among Military Personnel
Research Paper Title Personal Hygiene among Military Personnel: Developing and Testing a Self-administered Scale. Background Good personal hygiene (PH) behaviour is recommended to prevent contagious diseases, and members of military forces may be at high risk for contracting contagious diseases. The aim of this study was to develop and test a new questionnaire on PH… Read More
Sleep Tied to Operational Performance
Most people know that the average person needs about eight hours of sleep per night, but did you know that sleep issues can have a direct link to operational performance? Recent studies suggest that many Soldiers are complaining about a lack of sleep. Consequences can include reduced alertness, memory deficits and slower information processing. Lack… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 