protecting our troops from the hidden dangers of training
Modern military training demands realism, but at what cost? Service members and instructors face serious health risks from repeated exposure to blast overpressure during live-fire exercises. These invisible shockwaves can cause everything from hearing loss to traumatic brain injuries, with long-term consequences that often go unnoticed.
InVeris is leading the way in protecting our troops without compromising combat readiness. All while advancing human performance. This white paper explores:
• The science and dangers of blast overpressure
• The cumulative health risks faced by both trainees and instructors
• How InVeris cutting-edge simulators recreate live-fire realism without the physical harm
• The benefits of a safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective training approach
Learn how simulation technology is revolutionizing military preparedness by
keeping our forces sharp, safe, and ready.
COMBAT ENDANGERS TROOPS’ SAFETY
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The Hidden Impact of Blast Exposure
Repetitive blast exposure is harming our Troops, even when it’s “within limits.”
That’s more than double what artillery instructors get in 3 years.
Source: Fort Benning Mortarman Study
Headaches. Memory issues.
Slower thinking.
These symptoms appeared in just one week of training
Even Below 4 psi = Damage
Neurological changes were detected in mortarmen under the Army’s blast pressure “safety” threshold.
Slowed Pupillary Reflex = Altered Brain Function
Mortarmen showed slower eye reflexes, a sign of nervous system impairment, measurable by pupillometry.
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Learn what’s at stake and what
can be done to protect our troops.
Mortarmen endure hundreds of low-level blasts in training, often below safety thresholds, and yet the neurological impact is real and significant.
In this groundbreaking study conducted with the U.S. Army Rangers, researchers documented:
Extreme blast exposure: Some positions experienced over 1,300 psi of cumulative blast in
just 3 days, and more than double that of artillery instructors over years of service.
Concerning symptoms: Over 70% of mortarmen reported headaches, memory issues, and
slowed thinking. All signs consistent with sub-concussive injury.
Measurable brain effects: Pupillometry tests revealed slower response times, indicating
altered neurological function, even in those below the 4 psi “safe” limit.
This research highlights the urgent need for daily blast exposure limits, protective protocols, and smarter training solutions before long-term damage is done.
Learn what’s at stake—and what can be done to protect our troops.
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Latest Updates
How engineering innovation is tackling blast overpressure to enhance soldier protection, performance, and long-term brain health.
Army launches baseline assessments to track and mitigate brain injuries caused by blast overpressure, marking a major shift in long-term brain health monitoring.
Army engineers are pioneering new weapon designs, blast cones, and wearable sensors to reduce blast overpressure and protect soldiers’ long-term health and performance.
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