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Ioannis D Kostoulas1, Stylianos N Kounalakis1,2, Argyris G Toubekis3
1Hellenic Army Academy, Faculty of Physical and Cultural Education, Athens, Greece.
Summary
Surface combat swimming training improved 1000-m swimming performance for cadets. However, this training did not impact their shooting ability, regardless of equipment used.
Area of Science:
- Naval science
- Military training
- Physiology
Background:
- Assessing the impact of specialized training on military personnel's combat readiness.
- Evaluating performance metrics in surface combat swimming and marksmanship.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of a 4-week surface combat swimming (sCS) training program on 1000-m swimming and shooting performance in officer cadets.
- To compare the efficacy of sCS training with and without combat equipment.
Main Methods:
- 45 officer cadets were divided into three groups: control, swimsuit and fins (SF), and combat uniform and equipment (UE).
- The SF and UE groups underwent a 60-minute sCS training program for 4 weeks.
- Performance was assessed through a 1000-m sCS trial and simulator shooting before and after the training period.
Main Results:
- Both SF and UE groups showed significant improvements in 1000-m sCS performance (p<.01).
- No significant difference in swimming improvement was observed between the SF and UE groups.
- Shooting ability decreased after the 1000-m sCS, both before and after the training program.
Conclusions:
- Surface combat swimming training positively impacts swimming endurance and speed.
- Combat swimming training does not enhance, and may negatively affect, shooting accuracy.
- Equipment used during training (swimsuit/fins vs. combat uniform/equipment) did not differentially affect swimming performance improvements.
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