Integrating Women Into the Marine Corps Infantry: Costs, Representation, and Lessons from Earlier Integration Efforts
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DOI: 10.1080/10242694.2018.1465675
Abstract: Abstract While women have been present on battlefields through history, their roles have expanded considerably in recent decades. The lifting of remaining restrictions fits into the pattern of expansion over time. Here, we focus on… read more here.
Keywords: marine corps; corps infantry; women marine; integration efforts ... See more keywords
Perspectives on Cervical Arthroplasty in Navy and Marine Corps Tactical Jet Aircrew.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac012
Abstract: Symptomatic cervical spondylosis is a progressive degenerative condition of the cervical spine commonly resulting in functionally-limiting pain, weakness, and/or limited dexterity. Symptomatic cervical spondylosis is believed to occur at higher rates in military aviators than… read more here.
Keywords: tactical jet; navy marine; marine corps; jet aircrew ... See more keywords
Factors associated with neuromusculoskeletal injury and disability in Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac386
Abstract: Introduction: Neuromusculoskeletal injuries (NMSKI) are ubiquitous in the military, which contribute to short- and long-term disability. Methods: NMSKI, limited duty (LIMDU), and long-term disability episode counts in the US Navy (USN) and Marine Corps (USMC)… read more here.
Keywords: long term; disability; term disability; marine corps ... See more keywords
The United States Navy and Employees with Cancer: The Time for Change Is Now.
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DOI: 10.1097/hp.0000000000001695
Abstract: ABSTRACT The US Navy, including the US Marine Corps and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP), has a robust radiological protection and monitoring program meeting (and typically exceeding, in the name of conservatism) federal law requirements.… read more here.
Keywords: protection; marine corps; radiation; medicine ... See more keywords
Circumference-Based Predictions of Body Fat Revisited: Preliminary Results From a US Marine Corps Body Composition Survey
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.868627
Abstract: Purpose: Body composition assessment methods are dependent on their underlying principles, and assumptions of each method may be affected by age and sex. This study compared an abdominal circumference-focused method of percent body fat estimation… read more here.
Keywords: body composition; age; body fat; marine corps ... See more keywords