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Amy M Mattila¹, Brian D Crandall, Sarah B Goldman

¹254th Combat Operational Stress Control Detachment, Miesau, Germany. amy.mattila@us.army.mil

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Combat Operational Stress Control (COSC) units provide crucial behavioral health support to soldiers during deployment and throughout their careers. Their interventions effectively address combat stress reactions and posttraumatic stress disorder in military personnel.

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Area of Science:

Military Medicine
Behavioral Health
Psychotraumatology

Background:

Military conflicts necessitate robust behavioral health management within military healthcare systems.
Deployed personnel face high trauma exposure, increasing risk for disorders like combat stress reactions and PTSD.
Combat Operational Stress Control (COSC) units are integral to supporting soldiers and families across their careers and deployment phases.

Observation:

COSC units offer specialized skills for managing behavioral health challenges in deployed military personnel.
Interventions are crucial across all deployment phases and throughout a soldier's service.
A case study from Operation Iraqi Freedom illustrates the practical application of COSC.

Findings:

The article details the role and interventions of COSC operations in deployed settings.
The case study demonstrates the effectiveness of the COSC approach in addressing a Soldier's deployed behavioral health needs.

Implications:

Comprehensive COSC strategies are vital for maintaining soldier well-being and military readiness.
Effective behavioral health support enhances resilience and recovery for service members exposed to combat trauma.
The COSC model provides a framework for optimizing mental healthcare delivery in high-stress military environments.