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Ayden McCarthy, Joel Thomas Fuller, Jodie Anne Wills
1School of Computing, Macquarie University, NSW, AUSTRALIA.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
|July 21, 2025
Summary
This study identified key physical factors, particularly isometric strength and explosive power, that differentiate high and low combat performers. Optimizing these factors can significantly improve soldier maneuverability and survivability.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Military Physiology
- Biomechanical Analysis
Background:
- Soldier survivability hinges on effective combat maneuverability.
- Military organizations routinely assess combat maneuverability.
- Advanced statistical methods can refine combat movement efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To group physical qualities using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA).
- To compare physical factors between high and low combat performers.
- To develop predictive models for classifying soldier performance levels.
Main Methods:
- 34 participants underwent physical and combat movement assessments.
- Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) reduced physical quality data into factors.
- T-tests, effect sizes, and machine learning models (logistic regression, MLP, random forest) classified performers.
Main Results:
- EFA yielded four factors explaining 81.46% of variance; Factor 1 (isometric strength, jumping, landing) was most significant.
- High performers showed significantly higher factor values than low performers (p < 0.05).
- Logistic regression achieved 100% accuracy; Factor 1 was the most influential predictor.
Conclusions:
- Developed models demonstrate military utility for classifying combat maneuverability.
- Physical interventions targeting Factor 1 (strength, power, landing) are recommended to enhance soldier performance.
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