Preparing the German Air Force for Deployment - The Stress Concept of the General Surgeon
Abstract
Because of political restrictions the German Armed Forces had not been involved in NATO -- and/or UN -- deployments until after the reunification of Germany. After the first experiences with such deployments in the early and mid 90's it became evident that some kind of psychological support would have to be provided. As a consequence of several dangerous situations and critical incidents the German Armed Forces experienced flying into and in Bosnia the office of the General Surgeon of the German Air Force, which is responsible for all flying personnel of the German Armed Forces, developed a Stress Concept for the Flying Personnel of the German Armed Forces which has been published and established in October 1998. This order describes and regulates the pre- during- and post- deployment training and education as well as the support through early interventions after critical incidents, accidents and fatal enemy or terrorist attacks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA472717
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- Bernd Willkomm