Self Reported Behavioral Health Habits and Other Health Issues Influencing Capabilities and Mission Readiness of Combat Search and Rescue Personnel

Abstract

U.S. Air Force (USAF) combat search and rescue (CSAR) fixed- and rotary-wing aircrew special duty rescue personnel are highly trained airmen operating across the globe in a wide range of Department of Defense and Joint Military Coalition combat rescue and recovery missions. The health and wellness of such aircrew and special duty operators are critical to sustaining warfigther performance and readiness capabilities. As a result, the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine was requested by USAF line operator and medical leadership to conduct a field survey to assess for general areas of health-related behaviors (i.e., sleep and exercise; alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine use; common reasons for seeking medical care and mental health support services; and reasons for increased prescription and over-the-counter medication usage) relevant to understanding the needs and issues specific to this community.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 23, 2017
Accession Number
AD1030258

Entities

People

  • Emily Skinner
  • Laura Reardon
  • Lillian Prince
  • Tanya Goodman
  • Wayne Chappelle
  • William R Thompson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Department Of Defense
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Health
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Pain
  • Pain Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Search And Rescue
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Therapy
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.

Technology Areas

  • Space