Military Leader Resources

Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
United States Air Force
Good general information about reactions when someone close dies, and how leaders can help members who have lost a loved one. Although written for Air Force leadership, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
United States Navy
Good general information about reactions when a unit member dies, and how leaders can help members cope. Although written for Navy leadership, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

Leader's Guide for Managing Marines in Distress
United States Marine Corps
Good general information about grief and loss, with specifics about preventing problematic grief reactions, and recognizing and managing grief. Although written for Marine Corps leadership, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

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."