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  • Cognitive psychology and military science.
  • Performance analysis in operational settings.

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  • Executive functions, including cognitive flexibility (CF) and inhibitory control (IC), are crucial for complex tasks.
  • Previous research on the link between physical fitness and marksmanship yields mixed results.
  • The predictive role of specific cognitive functions in live-fire marksmanship requires further quantification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the associations between cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control, physical fitness, and rifle marksmanship in cadets.
  • To develop a parsimonious predictive model for marksmanship performance.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty male airborne cadets completed live-fire Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) qualification.
  • Cognitive flexibility and processing speed were assessed using the Color Trails Test (CTT-1 and CTT-2).
  • Inhibitory control was evaluated using a stop-signal task, and physical fitness was measured by the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).

Main Results:

  • Faster performance on the CTT-2 was significantly associated with higher BRM scores (ρ = -0.48, p = 0.032).
  • The most parsimonious predictive model for BRM performance included only CTT-2 time, highlighting cognitive flexibility and processing speed as key predictors.
  • Overall physical fitness (ACFT scores) showed no significant association with marksmanship performance.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive flexibility and processing speed are significant correlates of live-fire rifle marksmanship in cadets.
  • Integrating executive function training into marksmanship programs may enhance performance.
  • Further research with larger cohorts is recommended to validate these findings.