Improving Warfighter Health and Performance

The Department of War wants to help every service member perform at their best. To support the goals of the DOW's Warfighter Performance Optimization—Total Force Fitness initiative, the Military Health System offers:

• Healthcare at home and during deployments
• Programs to support your long-term health and wellness
• Special services for injured or ill service members
• Advanced medical research that drives new ideas

Below you'll find trusted resources, articles, and educational materials to keep you ready to fight.

Featured Topics

Learn more about these key areas:

• Nutrition
• Sleep
• Mental health
• Medical readiness
• Cognitive performance
• Brain health
• Physical fitness
• Human performance research
• Research and development

Research Centers, Programs, and Resources

Research Centers

• Consortium for Health and Military Performance: CHAMP supports the health and performance of service members, their families, and all Department of War personnel. CHAMP helps improves readiness through leadership, education, and human performance research.
• Center for Advanced Research for Military Optimization, Readiness, and Rehabilitation: ARMORR combines trusted military medicine programs. It aims to improve warfighter performance, readiness, and recovery from combat injuries.

Programs and Resources

• Human Performance Resources by CHAMP: This team of specialists turns scientific research into practical tips. They help service members and their families perform at their best and achieve total fitness.
• Rx3: This guide helps service members and veterans recover from bone, joint, and muscle injuries. It also helps improve overall health and fitness.
• Operation Supplement Safety: OPSS provides facts about dietary supplements. It helps service members, their families, and leaders make safe choices to perform at their best.
• Warrior Heat- and Exertion-Related Events Collaborative: WHEC is a team of experts. They help healthcare providers prevent and treat heat-related illnesses in both service members and civilians.
• Go for Green®: This program makes it easy to choose healthy foods and drinks. It helps you improve your fitness, strength, and health.
• Military Nutrition Environment: MNE refers to all the food, drinks, and supplements you can find in military settings. Use these resources to boost your physical fitness.