Stress Inducement: The Silent Combat Multiplier

Abstract

This monograph examines the ability of a commander to gain a tactical advantage by taking actions which increase enemy stress levels. The psychological dimensions of the modern battlefield are examined to determine if factors exist which can be exploited during staff planning. The monograph explores the growth of psychological casualties which have accompanied the increased lethality of modern weaponry. The psychological impact of weapons systems, maneuver, functional dispersion, and continuous operations are examined. The monograph concludes that actions can be taken by commanders which will hasten the moral breakdown of an enemy force. The universal conditions of stress which exist on the battlefield and effect every soldier can be magnified if the psychological aspects of fire and maneuver are considered during planning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 19, 1991
Accession Number
ADA258312

Entities

People

  • Michael P. Marletto

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Fire Support
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Disorders
  • Military Science
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • New York
  • Operations Research
  • Psychology
  • Second World War
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

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