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Psychophysiology, Cognitive Function, and Musculoskeletal Status Holistically Explain Tactical Performance Readiness

Andrew G Thompson^1,2, Jad H Ramadan¹, Jacob S Alexander^3,4

¹Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia.

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Holistic assessments combining psychophysiology, cognitive function, and musculoskeletal status effectively predict tactical performance readiness and resilience in military personnel. These metrics can inform training and support strategies for enhanced operational effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

Military science
Human performance
Applied physiology

Background:

Quantifying holistic readiness and resilience in military personnel is crucial for operational effectiveness.
Traditional assessments may not fully capture the complex interplay of factors influencing tactical performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To advance techniques for quantifying holistic readiness and resilience in military personnel.
To identify key psychophysiological, cognitive, and musculoskeletal indicators of tactical performance.

Main Methods:

A weeklong competition designed to simulate operational demands was conducted with 34 active-duty Marines.
Psychophysiological monitoring (heart rate variability), cognitive function tests (psychomotor vigilance), and musculoskeletal assessments (countermovement jump) were employed.
Statistical analyses were used to identify significant predictors of performance and resilience.

Main Results:

Morning heart rate variability differentiated top performers before competition.
By day 3, countermovement jump force and cognitive vigilance significantly predicted performance resilience and rank.
Heart rate variability effectively tracked performer readiness over time, showing group differences.

Conclusions:

Integrated psychophysiological, cognitive, and musculoskeletal assessments are significant markers of tactical performance capabilities.
These holistic assessments can inform personnel selection, workload management, and training efficacy evaluation.
Defense organizations should consider routine implementation of such monitoring strategies for improved operational readiness.