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David N Kenagy1, Christopher T Bird, Christopher M Webber

  • 1Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5300, USA. kenagyrd@earthlink.net

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|May 22, 2004
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B-2 pilots strategically use dextroamphetamine and in-flight naps to combat fatigue during long missions. Mission demands and pilot experience significantly influence the selection of these fatigue countermeasures.

Area of Science:

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Military Psychology
  • Human Factors Engineering

Background:

  • Warrior fatigue poses significant risks to mission success.
  • Fatigue mitigation strategies include stimulant medications, caffeine, and in-flight sleep.
  • Previous combat data on stimulant use is limited, particularly for long-duration missions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the utilization of fatigue countermeasures by B-2 pilots during combat sorties.
  • To investigate the prevalence of dextroamphetamine, caffeine, and in-flight sleep use.
  • To compare demographic factors and the interplay between different anti-fatigue tools.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 75 pilots and 94 combat sorties.
  • Examination of pilot decisions regarding dextroamphetamine, caffeine, and in-flight sleep.

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  • Comparison of demographic factors and the impact of one countermeasure on others.

    • Main Results:

    • Dextroamphetamine use was high (97%) on shorter missions, while naps (94%) were prevalent on longer missions.
    • Stimulant use was independent of pilot age, experience, or long-duration flight history.
    • Mission profiles influenced sleep opportunities and dextroamphetamine use; 97% of users reported benefits with rare adverse effects.

    Conclusions:

    • B-2 pilots judiciously use dextroamphetamine, naps, and other countermeasures in long-duration combat flights.
    • Mission requirements and pilot experience with countermeasures are key decision factors.
    • Fatigue management strategies are selectively employed based on operational demands.