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Defense Mavericks
Optimizing Human Performance in Combat with Allison Brager
Apr 30, 2024
Allison Brager, U.S. Army neurobiologist and CrossFit athlete, discusses optimizing human performance in combat. Topics include stress exposure, fatigue management policies for Army drivers, importance of individualized training, and leveraging science and technology to push human limits. Tune in to learn about the future of training in special forces.
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- Leveraging science and technology to enhance human performance in combat is crucial.
- Implementing individualized training programs based on genetics can optimize special forces performance.
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Professional Journey and Call to Service
Having served as a major in the US Army with a background in neuroscience and sports, the speaker shares her journey and motivation starting with the call to service post-9/11. Transitioning from academia to military, she emphasizes the importance of selfless service and collaboration to enhance human performance through science and technology.
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