Prevention of Combat and Operational Stress Reactions

Date of Publication:

11/22/2011

Definition:

• Indicated prevention - Interventions targeted to Service members with COSR or indications of a potential mental health disorder, and to units that show signs that their mission effectiveness is being affected by combat or operational stressors.
• Selective prevention - Interventions targeted to a unit or Service member whose risk is higher than average.
• Universal prevention - Interventions targeted to the general population or area of responsibility.
• Treatment - Interventions targeted to treat and follow up Service members with mental health disorders to prevent their loss from duty.