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D P Wood1, J L Sexton

  • 1Naval Reserve Readiness Center-Denver, Aurora, CO, USA.

The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|January 1, 1997
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This study examines the coping mechanisms and post-release adjustment of U.S. Navy Vietnam prisoners of war (POWs) subjected to solitary confinement and torture. Findings may inform revisions to captivity survival training programs.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Military Medicine
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • 566 U.S. military prisoners of war (POWs) were released from North Vietnam in 1973 after 2 months to 9 years of captivity.
  • POWs endured severe physical and psychological stress, including starvation, disease, inadequate care, interrogation, and torture.
  • Solitary confinement represented a unique trauma for these Vietnam POWs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the coping and "time killing" activities of U.S. Navy POWs who experienced solitary confinement and interrogation.
  • To report on the physical and psychological adjustment of released POWs.
  • To suggest revisions for captivity survival training programs, such as Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) school.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative review of coping and "time killing" strategies employed by POWs.

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  • Reporting on physical and psychological adjustment post-captivity.
  • Analysis of experiences to inform training program development.

    • Main Results:

    • The paper reviews the specific coping strategies and "time killing" activities utilized by U.S. Navy POWs during solitary confinement.
    • The study details the physical and psychological readjustment processes observed in these POWs after their release.
    • Experiences highlight the severe impact of prolonged solitary confinement and interrogation.

    Conclusions:

    • Solitary confinement and torture constituted significant traumatic experiences for Vietnam POWs.
    • Understanding POW coping mechanisms is crucial for effective psychological support and rehabilitation.
    • Recommendations are proposed for enhancing SERE training curricula to better prepare military personnel for captivity.