Emerging Generation of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Victims
Abstract
The U.S. Army has been at war for more than nine years. Despite our successes on the battlefield, our forces remain engaged with enemies that pose unseen mental challenges. Today's leaders and Soldiers serve in operational tempos that challenge the moral fiber of our great Army. The stressors of repeated deployments are approaching a breaking point. These stressors are manifested as latent pre-deployment period as they begin the first phase the Army's three-phase readiness cycle (Train, Ready, and Reset), designated the Army Force Generation model. Once deployed, our Soldiers are committed to arduous 18-hour days that last for months on end. They are constantly exposed to the grim reality of blood-laden warfare as they receive the weary words of a strained family stateside. As a result, stressors become more acute. This Strategic Research Project (SRP) explores the challenges of contemporary combat. It discusses the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on the Vietnam Veteran, our Soldiers and Families. Multiple deployments, stressed Soldiers and troubled Families are taking a toll on our force. This SRP concludes with recommendations for our current strategy in regards to diagnosed and undiagnosed PTSD victims in order to maintain the strength of our great Army.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 02, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA547398
Entities
People
- Joe E. Arnold
Organizations
- United States Army War College