Abstract Background:Military and cadet training environments emphasize rigid posture and uniform precision. Certain well-intended practices—specifically excessive ceremonial belt compression and sustained chin retraction—may unintentionally compromise respiratory and musculoskeletal function. Objective:To examine the combined physiological and operational effects of cervical spine straightening and diaphragmatic restriction in posture-intensive training environments and to propose doctrine-compatible mitigation strategies. Methods:This narrative analysis integrates musculoskeletal biomechanics, …
