Average 70kg D**khead: Motivational Lessons from an Ex-Army Special Forces Doctor
Warning: This review delves into trauma issues that may be distressing to some readers. Support is available through your Chain of Command, Chaplaincy or Health Centre, Lifeline 131144 or Open Arms 1800 011 046. Dan Pronk tells his story of transformation from a chubby average kid who joins the Army to train as a doctor… Read more »
Should the Australian Defence Force Conduct a Drug Trial of Wakefulness-Promoting Medications?
Abstract Fatigue jeopardises soldiers’ lives, and despite caffeine being the approved wakefulness aid in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), its efficacy equals a placebo with unwanted side effects. The US Military uses modafinil as an alternative, but no ADF studies on modafinil exist. This article argues for exploring alternatives, ensuring consent and conducting willingness-to-participate studies… Read more »
Georgian Naval Warfare, Ships and Medicine 1714–1815
Introduction Previous articles in this series describe the development of a cycle from prehistory to the end of the Stuart period, whereby increasing trade necessitated larger and more efficient ships to transport merchandise and better weapons to defend or attack them, thereby facilitating further trading opportunities. 1,2,3,4,5 However, it was not until the 18th century that… Read more »
Signature Wounds: The Untold Story of the Military’s Mental Health Crisis
Warning: This review includes information on mental illness, trauma and suicide that may be disturbing to some readers. Support is available through your Chain of Command, Chaplaincy or Health Centre, Lifeline 131144 or Open Arms 1800 011 046. Wars in Iraq (2003–11) and Afghanistan (2001–21) meant Coalition forces were deploying continuously over two decades as… Read more »
2023 AMMA Conference
