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Unit Deployment Guide for Commanders
while designed for Marine Corps commanders, content outlines principles that are relevant for all branches of service.
United States Air Force Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
Provides unit leaders (commanders, first sergeants, and supervisors) with interventions, resources, and strategies for supporting individuals in distress. Principles outlined are relevant for all branches of service.
United States Navy Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
Provides general information about deployment-related stressors with suggestions for commanders to follow in support of service members and their families. While this guide is written for Navy commanders, principles outlined are relevant for other branches of the military.
Warrior Combat Stress Prevention Program
Developed by the United States Marine Corps, offers information about the issues that may arise during the deployment cycle and suggestions for responding to these issues. Although information is Marine Corps specific, principles outlined are relevant for other branches of the military.
Military Homefront Resources for Leaders
Provides a variety of online training and instruction tools and resources are available to help leaders develop and train ready troops and strong families.
Commander's Page
Provides news and information for Flag and General Officers from the Department of Defense.
Air Force Combat Wingman Program: Airmen Taking Care of Airmen
Deployment Health Clinical Center

The Air Force has initiated a new program to help airmen and their families deal with stress. Capitalizing on the time-honored tradition of Airmen taking care of Airmen, under this program airmen are encouraged to act as a wingmen and look out for each other’s well being. In the words of CMSAF Gerald Murray "Today’s operations tempo at home, and while deployed can cause a great deal of stress, anxiety, and even grief for our Airmen and their families. As any battle commander knows, you have to recognize when you need reinforcements."
Leaders Guide for Managing Marines in Distress
Even the most motivated and well-trained Marines can find themselves in difficult situations. These situations, while infrequent, can weigh heavily on each Marines mind. Some Marines handle these problems well on their own, but others may not. These Marines will look to their leaders for guidance. The Leaders Guide provides the information and resources a leader needs to help their Marines overcome problems that have the potential to become severely debilitating.
Redeployment Health Guide: A Guide for Service Members and Their Families