Stressors and Coping in the Norwegian Aeromedical Detachment in Afghanistan 2008-2010

Abstract

Since spring 2008, The Norwegian Air Force has deployed a Bell 412 helicopter unit and the Norwegian Aero Medical Detachment (NAD) in the international operations in Afghanistan. The objective of this study was to improve our knowledge of incidents and burdens experienced by military personnel and their ability to cope with these stressors during service in Afghanistan. This study examines first, the frequency and intensity of experienced stressors and second, the coping abilities among the personnel serving in NAD Contingent II, III and IV in Afghanistan. We also compared potential differences in the stress burden between NAD and similar service in Bosnia and Kosovo. A survey of critical incidents involving our units may provide important knowledge for military training and education. One last important objective was to identify which coping strategies that was most prominent in this environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA582835

Entities

People

  • Bent Salberg
  • Christian Moldjord
  • Fredrik Sunde
  • Jon C. Laberg

Organizations

  • Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Air Force
  • Civilian Population
  • Data Science
  • Environment
  • Factor Analysis
  • Flight Crews
  • Frequency
  • Helicopters
  • Information Science
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

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