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Load Carriage Microcredential
Aug 14, 2024
Load Carriage Microcredential
Aug 14, 2024

It's here: Adding to Bond University's Tactical Research Unit TACOPS suite of microcredentials the Load Carriage microcredential has officially launched.

It's here: Adding to Bond University's Tactical Research Unit TACOPS suite of microcredentials the Load Carriage…

TSAC Tactical Annual Training 2024
Aug 13, 2024
TSAC Tactical Annual Training 2024
Aug 13, 2024

The TRU were well represented at the National Strength and Conditioning Tactical Annual Training Conference in Norfolk, Virginia.

The TRU were well represented at the National Strength and Conditioning Tactical Annual Training Conference in…

TSAC Tactical Annual Training 2024

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

The TRU were well represented at the National Strength and Conditioning Tactical Annual Training Conference in Norfolk, Virginia. HDR students Mark Stephenson, Whitney Tramel and Joe Dulla, as well as recent HDR graduate Dr Colin Tomes, caught up with their supervisor Professor Rob Orr after their podium presentations and set up further collaborations with Dr Jay Dawes (Oklahoma State University) and Dr Robert Lockie (California State University – Fullerton). Mark Stephenson and Whitney Tramel gave a joint presentation on stress in law enforcement while Dr Colin Tomes presented his thesis work on Heart Rate Variability. Professor Orr presented on load carriage across the tactical spectrum before chairing a knowledge exchange session based on the pad carriage presentation.

ADA Law Enforcement Innovation Day
Aug 12, 2024
ADA Law Enforcement Innovation Day
Aug 12, 2024

Professor Rob Orr represented the TRU at the Biannual Law Enforcement Innovation Day (LEID) hosted by Australian Defence Apparel (ADA).

Professor Rob Orr represented the TRU at the Biannual Law Enforcement Innovation Day (LEID) hosted by Australian Defence…

ADA Law Enforcement Innovation Day

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Professor Rob Orr represented the TRU at the Biannual Law Enforcement Innovation Day (LEID) hosted by Australian Defence Apparel (ADA). Rob presented on how the Trident Approach of academia, industry and end users (ie law enforcement officers) has been used to design and progressively improve law enforcement body armour.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/australian-defence-apparel-pty-ltd_last-…

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/australian-defence-apparel-pty-ltd_milit…

 

Taser, Taser, Taser
Jul 15, 2024
Taser, Taser, Taser
Jul 15, 2024

The Tactical Research Unit recently enjoyed the opportunity to again support the Queensland Police Service.

The Tactical Research Unit recently…

Taser, Taser, Taser

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

The Tactical Research Unit recently enjoyed the opportunity to again support the Queensland Police Service. This research session saw data collected on the impacts of different holster designs and holster positions and orientations in relation to their Taser systems.

Tactical Annual Training
Jul 11, 2024
Tactical Annual Training
Jul 11, 2024

Professor Rob Orr will be presenting again this year at the NSCA's Tactical Annual Training talking on his favourite topic 'Load Carriage' Hope to see you there: 6-9 AUG in Norfolk, VA, USA (and on

Professor Rob Orr will be presenting again this year at the NSCA's Tactical Annual Training talking on his favourite topic '…

Tactical Annual Training

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

Professor Rob Orr will be presenting again this year at the NSCA's Tactical Annual Training talking on his favourite topic 'Load Carriage' Hope to see you there: 6-9 AUG in Norfolk, VA, USA (and online)

https://events.nsca.com/tactical/

Professorial presentation with giants
Jun 28, 2024
Professorial presentation with giants
Jun 28, 2024

Professor Rob Orr was honoured to share the stage with some giants in their field, Dr…

Professorial presentation with giants

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

Professor Rob Orr was honoured to share the stage with some giants in their field, Dr Karl Friedl (USARIEM) and Professor Michael Matthews (West Point) at Buckinghamshire New University. The team presented individual professorial sessions and answered questions from tactical professionals during an interactive panel. The evening session followed on from, and culminated, presentations given on the Tactical Athlete Performance Centre (TAPC)'s MSc in Human Performance Optimisation program. 

https://www.bucks.ac.uk/news/buckinghamshire-new-university-hosts-inaugural-tapc-guest-lecturer-symposium

 

Optimising Human Performance Podcast
Jun 13, 2024
Optimising Human Performance Podcast
Jun 13, 2024

Professor Rob Orr joins human performance experts Martin Jones and Jonpaul Nevin from the Wavell Room to discuss Tactical Physical Performance for Peak Performance.

Professor Rob Orr joins human performance experts Martin Jones and Jonpaul Nevin from the Wavell Room to discuss Tactical…

7 Minute Science
May 07, 2024
7 Minute Science
May 07, 2024

Dr Rob Orr recently joined Annette Zapp as one of three fellow scientists to present their research for those working as, or working with, firefighters.

Dr Rob Orr recently joined Annette Zapp as one of three fellow scientists to present their research for those working as, or…

7 Minute Science

Posted: May 07, 2024

Dr Rob Orr recently joined Annette Zapp as one of three fellow scientists to present their research for those working as, or working with, firefighters. Dr Orr presented his work and thoughts on Firefighter load carriage in 7 minutes flat. The video recording is here: 7 min Science Round 3 (youtube.com)

Human - System Integration with THALES
May 04, 2024
Human - System Integration with THALES
May 04, 2024

The TRU recently spent time with Alvaro Carvajal from Thales looking at the human-system interface for rifles.

The TRU recently spent time with Alvaro Carvajal from…

Human - System Integration with THALES

Posted: May 04, 2024

The TRU recently spent time with Alvaro Carvajal from Thales looking at the human-system interface for rifles. The team spent time firing variants of the F90, Army Combat Assault Rifle (ACAR), and LA105 and took a tour of the manufacturing areas. Lots to discuss, notably the biomechanics of the user, the engineering of the rifle, and the merging of the two.

Physical Employment Standards and Mentoring
Mar 28, 2024
Physical Employment Standards and Mentoring
Mar 28, 2024

Professor Orr was honoured to discuss Physical Employment Standards and Mentorship for a 'Learn at WORK' podcast.

Professor Orr was honoured to discuss Physical Employment Standards and…