ABSTRACT

With the increase in natural disasters and geopolitical tensions, the role of the military in protecting national and public safety is increasingly important. The military adopts the concept of "disaster response as combat," highlighting its crucial role in non-combat situations and emphasizing the importance of rapid response and efficient crisis management capabilities. Particularly, enhancing the self-protection and first aid skills of military medical personnel is key to improving rescue efficiency and survival rates.
This study delves into the military's capabilities to handle natural disasters and political challenges by integrating the NASA Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) with simulated battlefield environments, focusing on the allocation of technological and material resources, as well as the psychological resilience and cognitive load of personnel. It points out that adjusting environmental lighting can enhance rescue efficacy, but pre-mission education has limited effectiveness under high pressure, indicating the need for more effective training methods. These findings are significant for enhancing the capabilities of military medical systems, not only boosting the military's rapid response and decision-making efficiency but also providing valuable crisis management experience. The military's transition from the battlefield to disaster zones is an extension of its combat readiness capabilities and a practical implementation of the total defense concept, proving the indispensable role of the military in disaster response, especially in the rapid triage and treatment of a large number of casualties.

KEYWORDS: Cognitive Load; NASA-TLX Subjective Assessment; Eye Tracking; National Military; Triage Classification.