For much of the past century, mounted maneuver forces experienced urban combat as an
unwelcome deviation from an otherwise comprehensive mission set. Too often, doctrine …

In recent years there have been several tragic operational incidents which have resulted in
officers and police staff being seriously injured and even fatally wounded whilst carrying out …

Body armour is used widely by law enforcement and other agencies but has received mixed
reviews. This study examined the influence of stab resistant body armour (SRBA) and …

The body armor that US forces wear in Afghanistan is effective against ballistic threats, but it
is heavy in weight and makes up a large portion of the load that soldiers and marines carry …

In the modern military context, the term personal armor typically includes body armor
(waistcoat or vest-like garments covering the torso), helmets (covering the cranium), face …

Musculoskeletal injuries are reported as burdening the military. An identified risk factor for
injury is carrying heavy loads; however, soldiers are also required to wear their load as body …

Personal armour is an overarching term used to describe personal protective equipment that
is worn or carried by an individual to stop the penetration of projectiles into the human body …

The purpose of this evaluation was to examine how increasing body armor protection with
and without a fighting load impacted soldiers' performance and mobility. Thirteen male …

The training, background, and sources of bodyguards are explained, with attention to
effective types of martial arts training and the physical characteristics that are desirable in a …

Scope and method of study. The purpose of this study was to compare the performance
effects and perceptual responses of subjects wearing three different arm armor systems …