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Bruno Pedro¹, Ana Assunção¹, Filomena Carnide¹

¹Laboratório de Biomecânica e Morfologia Funcional, CIPER, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo, Portugal.

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Summary

Military personnel on the Leopard 2 A6 main battle tank face high musculoskeletal injury risks. Targeted prevention is crucial to reduce injuries related to crew tasks.

Keywords:

REBA inertial measurement units level of risk main battle tank Leopard 2 A6 musculoskeletal disorders risk factors

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Area of Science:

Occupational health
Military ergonomics
Musculoskeletal biomechanics

Background:

Military personnel operating heavy machinery like the Leopard 2 A6 main battle tank are susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders.
Understanding the specific risks associated with tank crew tasks is essential for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the musculoskeletal risk factors for Leopard 2 A6 main battle tank crews.
To identify factors contributing to injuries for future mitigation strategies.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire assessed perceived task performance, muscle demands, comfort, posture, movements, and symptoms in 57 military personnel.
A subsample of four soldiers underwent whole-body kinematic analysis using an inertial measurement unit system and Rapid Entire Body Assessment during a simulated mission.

Main Results:

Soldiers accurately perceive their roles within the tank crew.
A high risk of musculoskeletal injuries was identified across all tasks performed by the crew.
Tasks central to the crew's primary duties present a consistently high risk, especially considering task duration.

Conclusions:

The study confirms a significant musculoskeletal risk for Leopard 2 A6 main battle tank crews.
Preventive measures specifically targeting high-risk tasks are necessary to reduce injury incidence and severity.