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Military Leader Resources
Combat and Operational Stress Reactions Checklist
United States Air Force Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
Provides general information about combat stress reactions and a variety of problems that service members may experience. Specifically it provides education about how to prevent, recognize, and manage combat stress reactions. Although written for Air Force commanders, it is relevant for other branches of the military.
Leaders Guide for Managing Marines in Distress
Serves as a quick reference, designed to help leaders at all levels take care of Marines within the unit who are in distress because of their situation or behavior.
United States Navy Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
Provides general information about combat stress reactions and a variety of problems that service members may experience. Although written for Navy commanders, it is relevant for other branches of the military.
Military Veterans PTSD Reference Manual
Department of the Army
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' Manual for Combat Stress Control
United States Army
Although specifically designed for Army service members, information is relevant for other branches of the military.
Web Resources
Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy
Mental Health Self Assessment Program
Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
Referrals customized by individual bases and National Guard Units
Individual Military bases and National Guard Units are invited to add the online Mental Health Self Assessment screening link to their organization's web site. This will provide a direct link to mental health screening and referral services for your service members/families. Sign up by calling the Screening for Mental Health office at (781) 239-0071 (9-5 EST) or online.
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