2014 US RAND RR750 Enhancing performance under stress - stress innocuation training in battlefield airmen
Summary of Literature Review SIT provides one broad method for preparing airmen to perform well in extremely stressful environments. The research, which is based on only a limited number of studies, suggests that SIT can bean effective approach for mitigating the effects of stress. Related research, particularly from sports psychology, has provided additional support for developing the cognitive and behavioral skills that can help manage anxiety in a high-stress environment. In the next chapter, we will explore how well the Air Force and other Services integrate stress inoculation principles in training to prepare special operators to perform under stress. To structure our analysis, we will pay particular attention to any cognitive and behavioral skills training provided.
