- Collect and analyze injury data (compare with previous injury surveillance) for a given military training activity/cycle. Brief the chain of command and medical assets regarding recommendations for decreasing/minimizing injuries and risks. Suggest alternate training scenarios, while maximizing existing training methods.
- Plan, organize, and implement an Injury Prevention Program to reduce injuries to soldiers undergoing basic training. The following areas should be addressed:
- Identification of individuals predisposed to injury
- Alternate training
- Communication with command and planning staff
- Soldier re-assignment and attrition
- Set up and organize a temporary field medical facility/site where acute training injuries can be evaluated and triaged. Consideration should be given to:
- Immediate treatment
- Evacuation
- Communication
- Equipment and supplies
- Allied health support
- Provide justification and rationale for retention and/or additional athletic trainer assets within a specific military setting. This should address the following areas:
- Return of investment
- Reduction of injury and enhanced productivity
- Reduced attrition and re-assignment
- Cost-avoidance
- Conduct periodic classroom presentations and provide educational materials/media to new service members in the following areas:
- Proper hygiene
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Tobacco use
- Supplements
- Drugs and alcohol
- Boot fit
- Injury prevention