2023 with O2X Human Performance: Year in Review

6100+ tactical athletes, 3350+ readiness assessments, 1400+ human performance specialists and instructors, 500+ training days, and 250+ events – 2023 was a monumental year for O2X Human Performance. Although our work expanded across a variety of populations, conducting events with the military (59), government (90), fire service (53), corporate organizations (9), law enforcement (31), and athletic organizations (8) – the mission remained the same: provide world class human performance programs customized to the demands of our clients. Here are some of the highlights from this year…

Expansion of the Integrated Specialist Program (ISP)

The O2X Integrated Specialist Program (ISP) involves the integration of an O2X Human Performance Specialist (OSS) at the core of a department or unit – implementing programs designed to improve the mental, physical, and emotional health of its members. This program identifies and targets organizational needs through observation, education, training, and analysis. Since its inception, clients have seen massive cost savings associated with the program’s success.

In 2023, organizations from across the tactical populations have brought in O2X specialists to assist in optimizing the performance of their members. Organizations including the Air National Guard (4 OSS), Baltimore County Fire (1 OSS), Palm Beach County Sheriff’s (1 OSS), West Palm Beach Fire (1 OSS), Arlington County Police (1 OSS), Howard County Fire (1 OSS), Timberline Construction & Communications (1 OSS), U.S. Navy HSCW (3 OSS), and Phoenix Police Department (2 OSS) each added an ISP over the course of this year.

At the Air National Guard, units including: 147 ASOS (Houston, TX), 148 ASOS (Fort Indiantown Gap, PA), 274 ASOS (Syracuse, NY), and 284 ASOS (McConnell AFB, KS) all received the ISP – with each unit gaining access to O2X Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists. Each unit trains, equips, and deploys mission qualified Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Operators that are certified Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC).

“The collaboration with O2X represents a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing the operator’s performance in both tactical and garrison settings – across the cognitive, nutritional, and physical domains” said Major Kristopher Bartels with the 147 ASOS. “This approach takes into account the interconnectedness of these modalities to provide a holistic solution to optimize the performance of our tactical athletes.”

On the Law Enforcement side of the house, Chief Andy Penn with Arlington County (VA) Police Department spoke on the addition of an O2X Cognitive Performance Specialist within the department. “It’s essential for our personnel to have access to resources and programs that give them the tools and skills to be successful as individuals, leaders and teams. Policing is a fast-paced occupation and the demands placed on our personnel are significant and unrelenting. We have a top-tier police department and adding a Cognitive Performance Specialist to our overall wellness program will allow us to reinforce the operational, communication and wellness skills that our officers demonstrate everyday while also providing direct and daily access to an expert who can give them additional capacity and ability to not only succeed, but thrive at work and at home. We look forward to this expansion of our wellness program offerings through O2X to increase the personal and professional well-being and abilities of our personnel.”

In terms of sustainability, relationships with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Marshals Service (USMS), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Massachusetts National Guard, Washington D.C. Fire & EMS, Frederick County (MD) Division of Fire and Rescue Services, Arlington County (VA) Fire, and more all continue to flourish.