Israeli Battle Shock Casualties: 1973 and 1982
Abstract
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) first suffered psychiatric casualties (battle shock) in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. The IDF was unprepared and evacuated these casualties to the rear; many became chronically disabled. The IDF later adopted the U.S. doctrine: prevent battle shock through good leadership, high morale, and unit cohesion; and treat these casualties with a brief rest near the front and rapid return to duty. The IDF used this doctrine in the 1982 war in Lebanon: they had about half as many battle shock casualties as in 1973, and returned 75% of the casualties to combat duty within 72 hours.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA133359
Entities
People
- C. Frederick Tyner
- Frank J. Sodetz
- Gregory Lucas Belenky
Organizations
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research