The Pentagon’s new plan to track troops’ blast exposure and brain health has run into problems, watchdog says

Business Insider | 24-08-2026 08:43pm |

A new Government Accountability Office report reveals that the Pentagon is facing challenges in implementing a system to monitor service members' brain health and blast exposure. The military services lack sufficient staff, equipment, and resources to complete all required cognitive assessments for troops in high-risk roles. The program aims to document exposures to shock waves from weapons, which can have serious health consequences.

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