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I am looking for information surrounding the topic of Does military training prepare soldiers to perform their roles on operational tour? I am looking for any information positive or negative about military training and how it prepares soldiers physically and mentally for their role on operational tour. Any information would be appreciated. 
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Great question, as a retired United States Marine Corps infantry officer, I would say, yes in some cases. Any first deployment has elements of cultural shock. Training, both initial and skill (MOS) establish a foundation, but the importance of the unit and the bonding of individuals within those units is one of the most important aspects of preparation (not letting your Buddy down).
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I work for the military and developing a tool to assess pre-enlistment resilience. At the same time, I am interested in providing some resilience training to the military personnel. i just wonder whether your project is applicable to the military setting. 
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I am using some items from Wagnild and Young's resilience scale and mental toughness questionnaire MTQ 48. along with some other risk factors 
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What is the importance of the human battle space in combat preparation and military operations? What role can military psychologists play? what are the new trends that could affect the human battle space?
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Human Battlespace generally involves the local civilian population in any conflict. Usually you hear references in the press to "winning the hearts and minds" of the local population.
For any conflict operation to succeed, you eventually need the support and control of the civilian population which provides for intel, man-power, logistical support, freedom of movement, defense, etc.  
The military psychologist, as well as others, look at ways to understand and reach out to the population help develop the support. Remember, all sides involved need the civilian population so it comes down to who is the most effective in gaining the support.
The biggest trends, that I see, are all related to communication technology. Lately, all you here is how social networks have been a major tool used by terrorists to recruit, organize, fund raise, etc. But we forget how cell phones and those same social networks were how the world found out what was actually going on in Iran during the 2009-10 voter protests.
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I'm trying to perform an amateur Systematic Quantitative Literature Review on the factors that influence 'Secondary Traumatic Stress', which due to lack of studies and interchangabliity of terms has now included factors that also cover 'PTSD' Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Traumatisation' (not ideal but could not separate).
Studies have been very heterogeneous in nature ie different assessment tools used and numerous factors highlighted. Without endlessly looking at various factors, which might only be explored by one person, I was tempted to do a meta-analysis in which only factors in which at least 3 studies had explored would be analysed giving me a good number and more depth of analysis for each factor. However due to the varying nature of specific stress condition and assessment tools, I dont think i can do a meta-analysis, but if i keep it as a systematic review I dont know if I can justify only exploring a factor that has been studied by at least 3 studies is not 'cherry-picking'?
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Thank you for your response. I appreciate you taking the time. Just been advised Meta-Analysis wouldn't work (especially with my lack of experience, currently doing a Masters in Nursing with pre-registration) and should do Thematic Analysis using Factors as themes instead. I could mention most commonly discussed factors first then potentially mention lesser studied factors later especially if they present statistical significance.
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 The it wasn't just an imperial idea brought about by British feelings of superiority but the Indians themselves bought into it. It was a very powerful military tool, and still is. Why?
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John Lynn has an interesting chapter in his book Battle: A History of Combat and Culture on the Sepoy phenomenon.  Indian military cultures and the British regimental system, discipline, tactics etc merged in an effective way.  I think it's something of a self-fulfilling prophesy.  If you tell someone he's from a martial race, and he buys into it, he's liable to start acting like a soldier. In effect, all military training attempts to do this, to convince ordinary and mortal people that they are unbeatable.     
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I am interested in rigorous research and empirical studies identifying the resiliency factors that mitigate susceptibility to PTSD.  In other words, assuming exposure to comparable experiences and stressors during combat, what characteristics or traits appear to be correlated with resiliency and the ability to avoid PTSD?  Or alternatively, what characteristics or traits appear to be correlated with PTSD symptoms?
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What factors account for variability in PTSD given comparable trauma exposure during military deployment? This is like asking to identify the factors that account for all variability in human behavior. The question is fascinating and the answer will never end. Other responses have touched on some great studies that touch on elements of the question, most notably analyses of the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Survey and other studies of risk and resilience published by the Kings at the National Center for PTSD, Casey Taft, John Fairbanks, and a recent study by Polusny, Erbes, et al. in the 2011 Psychological Medicine (687-698) and Ozer et al., 2003 Psych Bulletin (52-73).and Karen Seal's study published in the Am Jnl of Pub Health, 2008, 1651-1658. The broader answer to the question lies in the individual's family and genetic history and their previous experiences with both support and adversity, as well as their own idiosyncratic way of connecting with potential sources of support. 
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Doing dissertation research on psychological resiliency among US military members
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In addition I would explore the Department of Defense site because they do have QRS or Quarterly Suicide Reports..... Here is one link that might get you there: http://www.suicideoutreach.org/SuicideData/quarterly_reports.htm
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Looking into 3 areas: Army, Airforce, and Navy?
I'd llike to get information on the number of women in each armed force category, and see if there is a relationship between the number of female officers and the amount of Bullying and/or discrimination. I'd like to compare this with the Australian Defence Forces. 
Thank you, highly appreciated everyone!
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Olga, my research has been more focused on MST.... but attaching this article because in addition to information about military sexual trauma.... the bibliography may help you find some articles that will help you answer the issue of discrimination of women in general in the armed services..
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I am currently working on a research project that deals with the suicide rates among active duty. I am seeking a public database that reveals this information.
Any assistance would help,
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James
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Thank you so very much
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I am interested in the relationship between porphyria and military health. Thanks
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Thank you so much for this information.  these will be very useful some of them I have not seen. thanks Karen
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Can anyone advise me about questionnaires measuring combat exposure/experience among navy soldiers (on a ship)? I am aware of the Combat Exposure Scale (CES) which we have used among deployed (army) soldiers, but I have only seen that it has been used among navy soldiers in one publication.
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Anni Nielsen
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I advise you to contact Prof. Charles Figley .
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For example, how a police officer forces themselves to remain calm and controlled when going from job to job where there is violence and significant risk to their own personal safety.
When I say restrain, I don't mean peritraumatic distancing or peritraumatic dissociation. I mean the forced act of remaining calm and stable to achieve a job.
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A functioning police officer is probably not restraining emotions, merely employing different ones to get the job done. If we rely only on conceptual and theoretical models of behaviour in police (or any high-risk) work the only professional detachment is the one we create to protect us from our own intellectual and emotional inadequacies.