Troop Performance on a Training Maneuver Involving the Use of Atomic Weapons

摘要

ORO set out to appraise the performance and psychological reaction of troops undergoing their first experience with the A-Bomb. Analysts were with the troops (before, during, and after the Exercise) observing individual behavior as evidenced by views expressed publicly and privately, by conduct, and by emotional reaction indicated by the polygraph. The men performed adequately and gave no outward signs of fright. Physiological evidence showed there was significant tension. Performance, when A-Bomb is used, of typical troops in combat cannot be predicted from this maneuver. (Author)