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To quantify the effects of tactical equipment on jump performance in military personnel and assess the reliability of measurements.

April 7, 2026SensorsOpen Access

Force Plate Assessment of Neuromuscular Jump Performance Under Loaded and Unloaded Conditions in Military Personnel

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Evaluates jump performance under loaded conditions in military personnel, suggesting implications for physical readiness monitoring.

To quantify the effects of tactical equipment on jump performance in military personnel and assess the reliability of measurements.
Eighteen male soldiers performed countermovement jump (CMJ) and countermovement rebound jump (CMRJ) assessments on dual force plates.
Assessments were conducted under both unloaded and loaded conditions with standardized tactical equipment.
Force-time variables were evaluated and categorized into strategy, driver, and outcome metrics.
CMJ driver metrics showed good to excellent reliability under load (ICC ≥ 0.87; CV ≤ 8.4%).
Loaded conditions reduced jump height and modified reactive strength index (mRSI) in both CMJ and CMRJ (p < 0.05).
Jump momentum and absolute mean force production increased under load while mean force relative to body mass decreased.
CMJ exhibited longer braking and propulsive phases under load, indicating a change in movement strategy, while CMRJ showed increased contact time and reduced rebound metrics.

Ceniza-Villacastín et al. (2026) studied this question.

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