members may not be aware that they are reaching dangerous levels
of overheating, dehydration, physical exertion, stress, fatigue,
or sleep deprivation. They could develop performance-degrading
problems unbeknownst to their team leaders, particularly if they
are fully encapsulated in chemical protective suits, are flying
aircraft, or are operating in a remote location. An alert or
warning signal to the individual and to his or her squad leader
could permit prompt intervention to alleviate the physiological
danger and potentially save a mission. The present-day U.S.
military must be able to rapidly deploy around the globe on
short notice and be capable of sustaining operations for long
periods of time. In order to accomplish these objectives, a
variety of occupational specialties are required. Ground combat
military personnel have unique roles in combat operations and
work in very different environments in order to achieve
objectives in a coordinated fashion. Although a thorough
discussion of the challenges fac