Author(s): PLAVINA, L., Institution: NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY OF LATVIA, Country: LATVIA, Abstract-ID: 611

INTRODUCTION:
High temperature environment has impact of physical performance output, physical health (Ou, et al., 2023). Body adaptation training to a high temperature outside environment promotes the activity of thermoregulatory processes and reduces health disorders caused by heat depending on age, promotes the activity of thermoregulatory processes. and reduces health disorders caused by heat (Ashworth, et al., (2020). Understanding the effects of high temperature environments, identifying of preventive program of measures protocols and actions are essential for minimize adverse effects. The aim identifying of overheating risk in military environment and propose preventive measures program for minimizing adverse effects on physical health and fitness and optimize performance outcomes
METHODS:
Structural questionnaire provided in the two groups of respondents-military personnel (77 persons soldiers & 31 leaders) in aged 21-30 years, who’s professional activity with specific equipment connected to the risk of overheating and propose preventive program with four modules that reduce negative effect of high temperature during professional activities in hot environment
RESULTS:
Majority of respondents in both groups (above 70%) indicated that the highest risk of overheating exists when professional activities were provided in environment above 25°C. High environmental temperature affected as physical performance that supported by 63-77% respondents as well morale (49-60%). Respondents of both groups (63% leaders and 86% soldiers) agreed that professional equipment in hot environment aggravated performance outcome and it is essential to use innovative materials and components. Preventive thermo-adaptation 8-days implementation program supported by 51-63% of respondents; refreshing of knowledge and skills in hot environment agreed 72% respondents; negative effects on performance outcomes reduces by logistic and management of professional activities in hot environment
CONCLUSION:
Preventive program for diminishing negative effects of hot temperature includes four modules: 8-days acclimatization program implementation; uniform modernization with innovative materials; logistic support by using advanced individual water supply; personnel training in heat stress management