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Certainty in an Uncertain World

Abstract: This document provides a review of the finances and support provided by SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity in 2021. Particular attention is given to the services provided …

Demographic, psychosocial, and physical fitness predictors of successful graduation from U.S. Army Ranger School

Abstract: U.S. Army Ranger School is an arduous 64-day leadership training course designed to simulate the stressors of combat. Although physical fitness has been shown to be an …

Veteran Educators or For-Profiteers? Tuition Responses to Changes in the Post-9/11 GI Bill

Abstract: In 2010, Congress reauthorized the Post‐9/11 GI Bill by changing reimbursement rates from by‐state maximums to a nationwide limit. This policy created exogenous …

Resilience Enhancing Programs in the U.S. Military: An Exploration of Theory and Applied Practice

Abstract: U.S. service members are at an enhanced risk for developing mental disorders. To address these challenges, while promoting operational readiness and improving mental …

Acquisition and retention of military surgical competencies: A survey of surgeons' experiences in the UK Defence Medical Services

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The acquisition and retention of militarily relevant surgical knowledge and skills are vital to enable expert management of combat casualties on operations. …

Nutritional knowledge in British Army recruits during basic training

Abstract: Background: Appropriate nutritional intake is essential to optimise both general health and performance in military recruits. General nutritional knowledge is a …

Coming Home from War

Abstract: Many American military personnel who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars will need long-term management of war-related conditions. There is pressing need for …

Service children in education: a review of the literature from five countries

A review of the peer-reviewed literature relating to the education of children from armed forces families (service children) is presented. In England, service children have been …

Emotional intelligence in military medical officers in the Defence Medical Services

Abstract: Emotional intelligence (EI) is a concept describing an individual’s ability to understand, process and act accordingly on others’ and one’s own emotions. It is a …

Effectively counseling the military population: Training needs for counselors

Abstract: Counselors (N = 49) interested in working with the military population described what is needed to feel competent and confident counseling this population in a …

Health service interventions for intimate partner violence among military personnel and Veterans: A framework and scoping review.

Abstract:IPV is a significant concern among active duty (AD) military personnel or veterans, and there is a need for initiatives to address violence perpetrated by such personnel, …

Moral injury, chaplaincy and mental health provider approaches to treatment: A scoping review.

Abstract:The aim of this research was to describe the evidence examining the approaches taken by mental health providers (MHPs) and chaplains to address symptoms related to moral …