TC 1-05
Combat Stress Control
Table C-1. Combat stress prevention
Measure
Description
Combating
Battle fatigue training or stress management training.
stress
Communicate with soldiers and allow them to work
through stress, fear, anxiety, anger, and frustration.
Interact with family support groups prior to deployment
and provide assurance that families will be taken care
of while soldiers are deployed.
Immediate measures
UMT tips
Ministry of presence to soldiers.
Speak with soldiers and provide an opportunity to share
fears, hopes, and feelings (such as a critical events
debriefing).
Combating
Provide opportunities for individual/group prayer and
stress
worship.
Administer rites, sacraments, and ordinances at
appropriate times.
Replenishing measures
UMT tips
Coordinate worship services, sacraments, rites, and
services/ceremonies for honoring the dead.
Facilitate the integration of personnel replacements.
Provide an opportunity for personal counseling.
Conduct memorial ceremonies/services.
Combating
Reinforce the soldier's sense of self-worth and hope.
stress
Structure opportunities for soldiers to talk about combat
experiences and facilitate integration of combat
experiences into their lives.
Prepare for the next stage of battle.
Provide personal religious items and materials.
C-10
10 May 2005
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