Originally Posted By: bws48
As I recall, at Ft. Jackson long about 1970, there was a thing called "wet bulb" days. A day when it was considered too hot and humid for some forms of training. We had several of those days when I was there.

I suspect that all armed forces have some such rules when troops are being trained. It has nothing to do with their ultimate ability. . .


Just last year 3 soldiers died during an exercise SAS selection, where the heat was a factor.