Evaluation of direct indicators of physical performance in servicemen via simulation of typical elements of the military-professional activities
Journal: Medico-Biological and Socio-Psychological Problems of Safety in Emergency Situations
Year: 2017

Relevance. Servicemen wearing body armor (BA) have reduced physical performance as well as quantitative and qualitative indices of training and combat activities. Objective. To assess the influence of modern body armor on direct indicators in servicemen performing standard elements of military professional activity. Methodology. 195 volunteers from motorized rifle units and parachute units equipped with modern body armor were examined. Direct indicators of physical performance were assessed duri