An Cosantóir

An Cosantóir March/April 2021

An Cosantóir the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Forces.

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Army Ranger Wing HPP The Human Performance Program is a holistic program that develops and establishes new training concepts designed to meet the need of the modern day SOF Operator. Created by subject matter experts in the Defence Forces based on NATO SOF guidelines, HPP aims to: • Optimise human performance by increasing physical capacity and psychological resilience • Reduce injuries rates • Increase longevity of service of the ARW Operator HPP's mantra revolves around "humans are more important than hardware". HPP creates an elite service to meet the high performance demands required of an SOF Operator. Tactical Athlete Training Special Operation Forces - Qualification Foreword Every operational member of the ARW is unique, as each is trained to perform a task that is vital to the successful completion of the mission. The physical demands of the unpredictable nature of service in the ARW requires that Unit members maintain an excellent standard of physical fitness, be adaptable and face challenges head on. Physical fitness is a critical attribute for an ARW Operator. Therefore, the physical demands placed on ARW candidates during the Special Operation Forces – Qualification (SOF-Q) process reflect the actual job demands. "We must prepare as if we are going to compete in the Olympics, without knowing when or what event we are competing in" To prepare effectively for the demands of the SOF-Q process the ARW Tactical Athlete Training (TAT) program was developed. Designed by the ARW Human Performance Cell to guide SOF-Q candidates. The TAT emphasises the physical preparation for SOF-Q Module 1 – Assessment and Selection. SOF-Q Module 1 is designed to select candidates who have the potential for further training in the SOF-Q process. It is both physically and mentally demanding with a high attrition rate. However, with the correct preparation any motivated Soldier, Sailor or Airman can pass SOF-Q Module 1 and put himself/herself in the position to continue through the SOF-Q modules.

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