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

摘要

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.