Issues Concerning the Psychological Impact of Tactical Nuclear Warfare

Abstract

One uncertainty associated with the effectiveness of military operations in a nuclear environment is the nature of the psychological response of combat personnel and the impact of this response on individual performance. The objective of this study is to summarize the current status of research in this area, to identify the major issues, and to recommend direction for further study. To support this objective, studies concerning human response under stress and analyses of psychological response to conventional warfare were reviewed, and interviews with fifteen experts in the areas of human behavior and performance and tactical nuclear warfare were conducted. Resulting issues were summarized and prioritized, key points identified and shortcomings determined. Specific recommendations for continued research are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 06, 1979
Accession Number
ADA084651

Entities

Organizations

  • Braddock Dunn & McDonald

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artillery
  • Contractors
  • Department Of Defense
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Warfare
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Surveillance
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.