The effects of metabolic work rate and ambient environment on physiological tolerance times while wearing explosive and chemical personal protective equipment

This study evaluated the physiological tolerance times when wearing explosive and chemical (>35kg) personal protective equipment (PPE) in simulated environmental extremes across a range of differing work intensities. Twelve healthy males undertook nine trials which involved walking on a treadmill at 2.5, 4 and 5.5 km.h-1 in the following environmental conditions, 21, 30 and 37 °C wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT). Participants exercised for 60 min or until volitional fatigue, core temperature reached 39 °C, or heart rate exceeded 90% of maximum. Tolerance time, core temperature, skin temperature, mean body temperature, heart rate and body mass loss were measured. Exercise time was reduced in the higher WBGT environments (WBGT37

The identification and prevalence of veterinary clinical events in U.S. military working dogs deployed to Iraq between March 20, 2003, and December 31, 2007

Objective. The purpose of this study was to identify the medical issues experienced by Military Working Dogs during their period of deployment in Iraq.^ Design. This study was a retrospective cross-sectional survey based on database and medical record abstraction.^ Population. Military Working Dogs (MWDs) that were deployed to Iraq at any time between 20 March 2003 and 31 December 2007 were the inclusive population of interest. Seven hundred ninety-five (795) MWDs were identified as having been deployed to Iraq during the inclusive dates. Four hundred ninety-six (496) MWDs were identified that had medical events during the deployment period. ^ Procedures. Eligible MWDs were identified through several sources, to include database query, medical record abstraction questionnaire, and medical record abstraction. Demographic information collected for each MWD included tattoo, name, age, gender, breed, Branch of Service, and duty certification. Information on each veterinary/medical clinical event (VCE) was collected. This information was coded, and data entered into a database for organization. Frequency and prevalence information were determined for each category of VCE.^ Results. The top four VCEs experienced by MWDs while deployed in Iraq were gastrohepatic, dermatologic, traumatic injury, and appendicular musculoskeletal issues.^ Conclusions. Training, equipment, and supplies for veterinary personnel who care for the deployed MWDs should be tailored accordingly to suit the identified medical needs of the MWDs. ^

Rehabilitating, repairing and restoring against demolishing, tearing down and destroying: the recovery of the military fort for the Santa Pola town museum

This communication develops the process of interventions of the Renaissance fortress of a new plant built in 1554–57 in Santa Pola. It is one of the earliest examples built with reference to military architecture theoretical treaties (XV–XVI) and best preserved. The study runs its own story from its initial military use, through the use of civil equipment until the final cultural and Museum Center. First, the project of Italian origin is examined and its use as barracks for troops for a duration of three centuries (1557–1850), pointing out the architectural constants of war machinery in a defense position and its origin as a rainwater collector and cistern: a perfect square with two bastions in which a plan of the uprising is preserved (1778). Secondly, we study the changes in the mentioned architecture throughout a century and a half (1850–1990) after its change of ownership (from the state to the municipality), and as a result of the new use as a city hall and public endowment: a market and health and leisure centre, which meant the demolition of defensive elements and the opening up to the outside of the inner parade ground. And thirdly, the new transfer of the municipal offices brings in the beginning of a project of transformations (1990–2015) that retrieves the demolished elements at the same time as it assigns the entire fort for a cultural centre: exhibition, research and history museum, promoting the identity between the citizens and the building which stands in the foundations of their city. The conclusions take us through an interesting route that goes from the approach of defensive tactics, its use as administrative headquarters to the current cultural policy of preservation. In addition, all the known plans of the fort are recovered (of military, civil and cultural use), some unpublished, as well as the project of the North wing that has guided the last operation and which has been set as a pattern of reference.

Reliability stress and failure rate data for electronic equipment.

Cover title.

Ground cameras and photo lab equipment.

Mode of access: Internet.

Index of army aeronautical equipment; with navy and British equivalents. v. 5, Armament.

At head of title: Armament section.

Production capacity: a military reserve; a report to the Director of Defense Mobilization.

Mode of access: Internet.

Destruction of chemical weapons and defense equipment to prevent enemy use.

"December 1982."

Operator and organizational maintenance manual, including repair parts and special tools lists : voice-frequency telegraph equipment as used in radio terminal sets AN/TRC-90, AN/TRC-90A, AN/TRC-90B, AN/TRC-129, and AN/TRC-129A.

"August 1968."

Organizational maintenance repair parts and special tools list for electronic equipment configuration for Army helicopter OH-6A (with standard lightweight avionics equipment) (NSN 1520-00-918-1523).

"February 1979."

Equipment improvement report and maintenance summary for TARCOM equipment : tank-automotive, commercial, construction, and material handling equipment (MHE).

"1 June 1977."

Operator, organizational, direct support, and general support maintenance manual (including repair parts and special tools list and depot maintenance repair parts and special tools) : test set, generator and voltage regulator, automotive, 12-and 24-volt systems (Allen Electric and Equipment Company model no. 30-92) (4910-092-9136).

"15 October 1971."

Organizational maintenance manual for carrier, guided missile equipment, self-propelled, M730 (1450-00-930-8749) and M730A1 (1450-01-121-2122).

Includes index.

Operator's manual : truck tractor, line haul, 50,000 GVWR, 6 x 4, M915 (NSN 2320-01-028-4395), truck tractor, light equipment transporter (LET), 56,000 GVWR, 6 x 6, w/winch, M916 (NSN 2320-01-028-4396), truck tractor, medium equipment transporter (MET), 75,000 GVWH, 8 x 6, w/winch, M920 (NSN 2320-01-028-4397) ....

Includes index.

Operator's manual for controls and equipment found only on the M984 wrecker-recovery, 8 x 8 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT), 2320-01-097-0248.

Includes indexes.