Preparing the German Air Force for Deployment - The Stress Concept of the General Surgeon

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Abstract:

Because of political restrictions the German Armed Forces had not been involved in NATO -- andor UN -- deployments until after the reunification of Germany. After the first experiences with such deployments in the early and mid 90s it became evident that some kind of psychological support would have to be provided. As a consequence of several dangerous situations and critical incidents the German Armed Forces experienced flying into and in Bosnia the office of the General Surgeon of the German Air Force, which is responsible for all flying personnel of the German Armed Forces, developed a Stress Concept for the Flying Personnel of the German Armed Forces which has been published and established in October 1998. This order describes and regulates the pre- during- and post- deployment training and education as well as the support through early interventions after critical incidents, accidents and fatal enemy or terrorist attacks.

Author(s):
Willkomm, Bernd
Author Organization(s):
GERMAN AIR FORCE INST OF AVIATION MEDICINE FURSTENFELDBRUCK (GERMANY)
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
See also ADM001955. Presented at the RTO HFM Symposium on Human Dimensions in Military Operations - Military Leaders' Strategies for Addressing Stress and Psychological Support, held in Brussels, Belgium on 24-26 Apr 2006. Published in RTO-MP-HFM-134, Paper 36.
Pagination:
0005

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Nato
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Nato.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
X5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*STRESS(PSYCHOLOGY), *AIR FORCE TRAINING, *AVIATION PERSONNEL, DEPLOYMENT, AVIATION ACCIDENTS, INTERVENTION, GERMANY, SYMPOSIA, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Psychology, Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Military Aircraft Operations
Keyword(s):
*GERMAN ARMED FORCES, *PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT, NATO FURNISHED, COMPONENT REPORTS, FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
2006 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2007 Oct 17