CHAMP
CHAMP carries out and translates research to improve service member performance in the field and returning to duty. CHAMP aims to be DoD’s best resource for evidence-based information on human performance optimization (HPO) to improve the performance and resilience of our service members and their families.
Director's Letter
Dear Service Members, Partners, Collaborators, Stakeholders, and Friends:
Welcome to the website for Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP). CHAMP is dedicated to the health and performance of Service Members, their families, retirees, and all DoD personnel. We focus on holistic approaches to optimize Warfighter mission and family readiness through leadership, community engagement, education, and translation of human performance research. Our goals are to optimize the performance of individual Service Members and their units, and promote Total Force Fitness (TFF) as the overarching framework. Please visit our Human Performance Resources by CHAMP and Operation Supplement Safety websites to see some of our many educational materials.
Please take the time to explore our websites to learn more about CHAMP. If you have questions or wish to contact us, please send an email to CHAMP@usuhs.edu.
Sincerely,
Jeff Leggit, MD, CAQSM
Interim Executive Director, Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP)
Professor, Department of Family Medicine
educational RESOURCES
HPRC
HPRC - Human Performance Optimization (HPO) resources
Human Performance Resources by CHAMP is a team of scientists and specialists who translate research into evidence-based resources to help Service Members and their families optimize their performance and reach total fitness.
OPSS
OPSS - DoD’s go-to program for dietary supplements
Operation Supplement Safety's mission is to provide the best evidence-based information about dietary supplements to Service Members, their families, healthcare providers, and leaders to achieve human performance optimization.
WHEC
WHEC - Guides to prevent and treat heat and exertion-related illnesses and injuries
The Warrior Heat- and Exertion-Related Events Collaborative is a multidisciplinary advisory group focused on developing and implementing procedures to help providers, Service Members, and civilians prevent and treat heat-related illnesses and injuries.
Visit WHEC
G4G
G4G - Learn how to find high-performance foods and drinks in your dining facility or galley
Go for Green® makes it easy to find high-performance foods and drinks to boost your fitness, strength, and health.
Visit G4G
Rx3
Rx3 - Guidance to help rehab and recover from MSK injuries
Rehab, Refit, Return to Duty is a guide to help Service Members and Veterans rehab and recover from musculoskeletal injuries, ultimately improving their overall health and physical fitness.
Visit RX3
MNE
MNE - Strategies and resources for high-performance fueling
Military Nutrition Environment includes all food and drink options and dietary supplements available within military settings. Use these resources to improve your local MNE for better military fitness.
Contact Information
FRANCIS G. O'CONNOR
MD, MPH
COL, MC, USA (RET.)
CHAMP Medical Officer, Professor
francis.oconnor@usuhs.edu
Jeff Leggit
MD, CAQSM
CHAMP Interim Executive Director, Professor
jeff.leggit@usuhs.edu