Military Leader Resources

United States Air Force Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
Provides general information about self-care, distress prevention and the importance of sleep. Although written for Air Force commanders, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

United States Navy Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
Provides general information about sleep and other self-care issues that service members may experience. Although written for Navy commanders, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

Facts You Should Know About Sleep
The result of disrupted sleep is daytime fatigue, memory lapses, and irritability. Written for a military audience, this site provides information about sleep and links to other useful resources for improving sleep.

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.