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Identifying The Critical Tasks Of The Raf Regiment

2017; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 49; Issue: 5S Linguagem: Inglês

10.1249/01.mss.0000517083.41156.d1

1530-0315

James Treweek, Gemma Milligan, Mike Tipton, Sam Smithson,

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

The Royal Air Force Regiment (RAF Regt) delivers the ground close combat role for the RAF, protecting airfield assets and personnel. There is a requirement for a Physical Employment Standard for the RAF Regt and identifying the critical tasks is the essential first step in this process. PURPOSE: To identify the critical tasks of the RAF Regt including the method of best practice (MOBP) and minimum acceptable standard (MAS) for undertaking these tasks. METHOD: Task Analysis Questionnaires (TAQ), were sent to 13% (n=530) of the RAF Regt. SME focus groups were conducted to describe the critical tasks in a realistic scenario and identify a MOBP and MAS. A Military Judgement Panel (MJP) was asked to review the proposed critical tasks. The authorised critical tasks were presented to a further focus group of SME to finalise the scenario for each task, the MOBP and MAS. RESULTS: 279 TAQ were returned providing 1849 task descriptions, allocated to 22 generic task categories. SME identified the most physically demanding critical tasks, which were presented to the MJP for endorsement. A final SME focus group provided the following description, including a MOBP and MAS, for each endorsed task as follows: Tactical Advance to Battle: Carrying total weight 47.1 kg, walk over mixed terrain for 16 km at 2-4 km.h-1 moving tactically including pausing to make observations and taking regular navigation checks. Point of Entry: climb over/through 1.2 m wall/window unaided. React to Effective Enemy Fire: assault and withdraw, conduct fire and movement over 200 m in 5-10 m bounds, zig-zag movement. Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) - One person drag under fire: sprint to casualty 15 m away then drag casualty (total weight 116.5 kg), for 15 m to a point of cover. CASEVAC - Fireman’s carry: after removing casualty’s daysack, lift with assistance a casualty weighing 107.9 kg, then fireman carry 100 m out of immediate danger area. CASEVAC by stretcher: in a team of 4, carry a casualty (total weight 107.9 kg) on a stretcher over difficult terrain for 1 km. Construct a defensive position: as part of a section, for 6 hr period construct a sangar on the second floor of a building, including fill, lift and carry sandbags. CONCLUSION: The critical tasks of the RAF Regt have been established. The MOBP and MAS are currently being established for these tasks.