Combat Stress and Its Impacts for Fighter Squadron Commanders.
Abstract
The fighter squadron commander's job in peace is to insure his pilots are prepared for combat. In war, his job is to keep his men flying effectively for as long as possible. Combat stess can undermine the effectiveness of any number of his pilots. This paper is intended to inform squadron commanders about combat stress and ways to minimize its negative effects on mission accomplishment. It begins with a look at the concept of combat stress and the current emphasis within military circles. The paper then describes historical symptoms, factors, and potential impacts prior to assessing the likelihood for combat stress among fighter pilots in the modern battle arena. Finally, it outlines preventive measures which the fighter squadron commander can take to minimize the level of combat stress in his unit.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA194406
Entities
People
- Michael J. Foley
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College