2014 US RAND RR750 Enhancing performance under stress - stress innocuation training in battlefield airmen
Limitations This report is not intended to inform issues related to stress and mental health (e.g., post traumatic stress disorder [PTSD], depression, or anxiety. Consequently, we do not review research evaluating the effects of SIT to either treat or prevent psychopathology (e.g., PTSD). In limited cases, we do present findings from research showing that SIT can reduce anxiety however, it is in the context of maintaining or improving performancerather than its effects on mental health or psychological well-being. We refer readers interested in psychological health, resilience, and well-being in the military to other comprehensive reports investigating these issues (e.g., Meredith et al., 2011; Tanielian et al., Our intent with the focus groups we conducted with PJs and CCTs was not to generalize the effectiveness of current training methods but simply to identify the existence and nature of any training provided to maintain a high level of performance under stress. Additionally, we did not attempt to generalize our findings on current programs to the broader Air Force. We recognize that numerous efforts are currently being conducted to enhance airmen’s resilience 3 US. Air Force, Pararescue fact sheet, February 1, 2012. 4 US. Air Force, Combat Control fact sheet, August 18, 2010.
Introduction or ability to successfully handle adversity. However, the focus of our research was battlefield airmen other career fields may have different programs to enhance performance under stress.
