THE PHYSIOLOGY OF LOAD-CARRYING X Ⅲ PERFORMANCE TESTS FOR THE EVALUATION OF ARMY COMBAT PACKS

摘要

A study was made to evaluate the effect of 3 different Army packs upon the performance of selected physical activities comparable to those required of Infantrymen in combat. Twelve performance tests were performed by 24 men in the evaluation of the U.S. Standard, U.S. Experimental T53-8, and British Experimental UK-Z2 combat packs. Tests performed with each pack and without a pack were:running, creeping, rolling, jumping, climbing, throwing, falling (hitting the dirt), getting up from the ground, changing direction, agility, and balance. Time of performance and reaction time were measured in all tests.