# Human Performance

Growing Pains: Why China’s Paramilitary is Lengthening its Beds to Boost Combat Readiness

The People’s Armed Police Hubei Corps is overhauling its barracks to accommodate a taller generation of recruits whose sleep deprivation was hindering training performance. By replacing outdated 1.9-meter beds and introducing modern sleep hygiene protocols, the military aims to convert logistical improvements directly into enhanced combat readiness.