Sustaining Soldier Health and Performance in Southwest Asia: Guidance for Small Unit Leaders

Abstract

Southwest Asia (SWA) is harsh and unfamiliar environment to American soldiers. SWA poses hazards unfamiliar to most soldiers who have trained in the temperature and hygienically advanced environments of CONUS or Europe. U.S. military forces were able to successfully operate in SWA during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. An important reason for that successful development was that leaders had a positive approach to maintaining their unit capability. Leaders must foster in their soldiers a confidence that they can master the environment. Leaders should emphasize prize from previous success in adapting to the extraordinary circumstances of SWA.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA286145

Entities

People

  • H. E. Modrow
  • J. M. Roach
  • L. A. Stephenson
  • M. A. Kolka
  • Michael N. Sawka

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Vaccines
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.