TC 1-05
Combat Stress Control
Signs of battle fatigue
Light battle fatigue signs
Heavy battle fatigue signs
Easily bothered
Neglect self (poor or no self-
hygiene)
Difficulty paying attention
Loss of memory
Difficulty remembering details
Severe stuttering
Difficulty thinking, speaking, or
Afraid to sleep; seeing or hearing
communicating
things
Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
Emotional shifts or crying
Excessive grief; continually crying
Wishing for death or suicidal
for dead or wounded buddies
thoughts
Obsessing about mistakes or
Social withdrawal
what should have been done
Anger; feeling let down by leaders
Apathy or no interest
or others in the unit
Loss of self-confidence
Hysterical outbursts
Lack of confidence in leaders
Panic attacks
Running from battle
Section III The UMTs Role in Combat Stress Control and
Battle Fatigue Ministry
UMTs automatically contribute to the positive mental health of
soldiers, unit cohesion, and morale when they provide comprehensive
quality RS. Worship, counseling, and command consultation
contributes to "spiritual fitness." RS is a major component of combat
stress control and battle fatigue prevention and treatment. UMTs help
prevent battle fatigue by providing specific combat stress-coping
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10 May 2005
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