"This Land Warfare Paper states that the cornerstone of landpower's historical and future success hinges on the human dimension, particularly physical and mental resilience. The military has struggled with negative impacts of poor sleep, activity and nutrition throughout history. The current costs to readiness, recruitment, retention and health require a comprehensive strategy to ensure that the military is able to meet the future security needs of our nation. The author outlines the importance of health for both the military and the nation's youth and provides recommendations to enhance readiness and resilience for the future military force"--Publisher's web site.

"October 2014."

Introduction -- Health of our nation and military -- Impact of sleep, activity and nutrition -- Sleep -- Physical activity -- Nutrition -- Analysis and recommendations -- National strategy : whole-of-government approach -- Military strategy : culture -- Military strategy : environment and social networks -- Military strategy : recruitment of personnel -- Military strategy : operational and tactical level -- Strategy : fiscally constrained environment -- Conclusion.