Dale W. Russell | U.S. Naval Institute

Dr. Russell is a retired U.S. Army officer and the director of research for U.S. Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet.

Articles by Dale W. Russell

If fitness trackers such as the one pictured here can provide reliable and secure physiological data on military members, they can be a useful tool in monitoring service member health and wellness.

The Challenges of Wearable Technology

By Lieutenant Commander Adam T. Biggs, U.S. Navy, and Dale W. Russell

October 2023

If there is a good reason to collect physiological data, the military should consider the many challenges before implementing any wearables program.