The Physical Preparedness Issue

• Outlining return-to-duty protocols/best practices
• Building a culture of fitness in a resistant environment
• How foundational stability enhances tactical efficiency & injury prevention
• Highlighting physical benchmarks that predict operational readiness
• Tech Focus — Training with load-bearing assistive technology
• Exclusive content from the NSCA, CSCCa & Army H2F programs

Space Due: 4/20/2026
Materials Due: 4/27/2026

The Mental Preparedness Issue

• The difference between mental toughness and emotional agility
• Effectively using stress inoculation therapy to prepare for high-stress environments
• Recognizing and addressing burnout in tactical athletes
• How sleep deprivation impacts performance & decision-making
• Tech Focus — Breathing, mindfulness & Spiritual apps for tactical operators
• Exclusive content from the NSCA, CSCCa & Army H2F programs

Space Due: 7/6/2026
Materials Due: 7/13/2026

The Nutritional Preparedness Issue

• Hydration best practices for high-heat, high-stakes environments
• Optimizing energy during overnight shifts through nutrition
• Best practices for caffeine usage in tactical athletes
• Creating a culture of nutrition in a resistant environment
• Nutritional monitoring software/technology
• Tech Focus — Sleep tech for the shift worker (i.e. cool mattresses, circadian-aligned lighting)
• Exclusive content from the NSCA, CSCCa & Army H2F programs

Space Due: 10/26/2026
Materials Due: 11/2/2026

The Tech Innovations Issue

• Force plate feedback in load management for operators
• VBT Training
• How mobile training units bring strength conditioning to the front lines
• Using HRV and sleep trackers to combat overtraining
• Using movement technology to adjust programming
• Tech Focus — How VR/AR enhances cognitive skills & fatigue recognition
• Exclusive content from the NSCA, CSCCa & Army H2F programs

Space Due: TBD
Materials Due: TBD