Military Leader Resources

Military leaders recognize that family stress can impact service member readiness. Review the self-help resources posted on this site for service members and families to learn more about Oppositional Defiant Disorder in children. Leader’s Guides below provide information that may be helpful for military families under stress.

United States Air Force Leader’s Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
The purpose of the Leader's Guide is to help unit leaders recognize distress related behaviors, provide support to individuals within the unit, and collaborate with helping agencies to meet the needs of individuals in distress. Although written for Air Force Commanders, information is relevant for other military service branches.

United States Navy Leader’s Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
The focus of this guide is to assist leaders with awareness, intervention strategies and suggestions for being supportive of families with special needs. Although written for Navy Commanders, information is relevant for other military service branches.

Leaders Guide for Managing Marines In Distress
Guidelines for USMC Commanders on providing support to service members and their families during times of emotional and mental health crisis.Information is relevant for other military service branches.