In fact, there are a number of infantry skills that are essential for tank crewmen to know. However, that does not mean that they do not need to know any infantry skills at all. This has led to a decrease in the amount of infantry skills that these soldiers need to know. While they still need to be able to fight and survive in combat, their primary focus is on operating and maintaining their vehicles. These soldiers are now responsible for operating some of the most complex and expensive weapons systems in the world. Recommendations from these results include continued monitoring to establish health risk potentials over time, future biological monitoring of crew members, and evaluation of personal filtration devices.As the world’s militaries continue to grow more technologically advanced, the role of the tank crewman has changed significantly. Based on the total data collected, particulate matter, hydrogen cyanide, and lead present the greatest potential health risks. This research project aims to address two primary questions what current occupational health hazard risks are M1A1 crew members subjected to during live-fire operations, and do any of these exposures present more than a negligible health hazard risk Using current sampling equipment positioned in five separate locations within the tank, the author evaluates multiple inhalation exposures. As such, advances in sampling and analytical technology may illuminate exposures previously considered not significant as significant. Additionally, inhalation of particulate matter has continually been referenced as a probable cause in delayed manifestation of adverse health effects related to military service. While not directly related to M1A1 crew member occupational exposures, current research has established a relationship between chronic exposure to pollutants below exposure guidelines and adverse health effects, which exposure to in a confined space may exacerbate. Army Public Health Center possesses limited data on M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank crew member occupational exposures.

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