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Record Nr.

UNINA9910219976603321

Autore

Kelly Terrence K

Titolo

An assessment of the Army's Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation and Reconditioning program / / Terrence K. Kelly

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Santa Monica, CA : , : Rand, 2013

ISBN

0-8330-8118-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xx, 83 pages)

Collana

Technical report  An assessment of the Army's Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation and Reconditioning program

Disciplina

356/.16

Soggetti

Armed Forces - Medical care

Armed Forces - Physical training

Military & Naval Science

Law, Politics & Government

Armies

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di contenuto

Introduction Organization Personnel Leader Development and education Facilities, Materiel, and Training Assessment Implications for Doctrine and Policy Findings and recommendations Appendix A: USSOCOM Planning Template for Small and Large THOR3 Facilities Appendix B: USSOCOM Materiel requirements Appendix C: Cite Visits

Sommario/riassunto

In 2009, U.S. Special Operations Command provided U.S. Army Special Operations Command with funds to establish the Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation and Reconditioning (THOR3) program, an investment reflecting "truth number 1" of special operations forces: "humans are more important than hardware." The goals of THOR3 are to increase the physical and mental capabilities of Army special forces, help these soldiers recover more rapidly from injuries sustained in combat or training, and help them stay healthy and able to contribute longer. The program differs from other Army fitness programs in several important ways, including its holistic approach to improving physical and mental performance, its focus on individual and unit needs, and its reliance on a professional staff of program coordinators, strength and conditioning coaches, physical



therapists, dietitians, and cognitive enhancement specialists to deliver training and rehabilitation services that are on par with those provided to professional sports teams. U.S. Army Special Operations Command asked RAND Arroyo Center to determine whether THOR3 is effectively utilizing the resources provided and to identify opportunities for improvement in the program's planning and implementation, staffing (including hiring and retention), leader development and education, facility and equipment requirements, and ability to support participating personnel.