Operation Joint Guard (SFOR) Bosnia. Assessment of Operational Stress and Adaptive Coping Mechanisms of Soldiers

Abstract

Human Dimensions Research Teams (HDRT) from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research conducted 3 major studies in Bosnia during Operations Joint Endeavor and Joint Guard. The teams' mission was to assess soldiers' operational stress and psychological and physical well-being in relation to previous deployments and garrison norms using standardized measures. This, report summarizes the research completed by the third team (Operation Joint Guard) The psychological status of the theater is assessed and compared to other major deployments and garrison norms. Recommendations based on the results and lessons learned are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA360892

Entities

People

  • Darren R. Ritzer
  • John N. Valentine
  • Robert K. Gifford
  • Spencer J. Campbell

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Weight
  • Combat Support
  • Deployment
  • Education
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Families (Human)
  • Force Protection
  • Health Services
  • Lessons Learned
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.