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A Comprehensive View of Underwater Demolition Team Training

LCDR Richard H. Rahe, MC; LCDR Robert T. Rubin, MC; CDR Ransom J. Arthur, MC; Brian R. Clark

JAMA. 1968;206(13):2875-2880.

Abstract
One-third (32 men) of a Navy Underwater Demolition Team training class was investigated by psychological assessment and serum uric acid and cholesterol determinations three times a week until they either withdrew from training or graduated. In general, significant elevations in serum uric acid levels occurred when trainees were eageriy taking on arduous activities with an optimistic attitude and determination to succeed. Significant elevations in serum cholesterol levels were seen in training situations in which the men felt overburdened by environmental variables, when they were relatively physically inactive, and, for selected individuals, when they failed portions of the training course.

Author Affiliations
USNR; USNR; USN

From the Navy Medical Neuropsychiatric Research Unit, San Diego, Calif.

Footnotes
The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Navy.

Reprint requests to Navy Medical Neuropsychiatric Research Unit. San Diego, Calif 92152 (Dr. Arthur).

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