A Leader's Guide to Trauma in the Unit - US Army War College
A Leader's Guide to Trauma in the Unit - US Army War College
A Leader's Guide to Trauma in the Unit - US Army War College
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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Introduction……………………………………………………………. 1<br />
Death of Soldier……………………………………………………….. 4<br />
Preparation………………………………………………………. 4<br />
Process…………………………………………………………... 7<br />
Support………………………………………………………...... 12<br />
Illness/Injury <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Unit</strong>……………………………………………… 19<br />
Special Circumstances………………………………………………… 27<br />
Death, Illness, Injury of a Leader……………………………….. 28<br />
Suicide ………………………………………………………….. 29<br />
MIA/POW………………………………………………………. 30<br />
Mass Casualties…………………………………………………. 31<br />
Death of a Spouse or Child……………………………………………. 33<br />
Help<strong>in</strong>g Children Deal With Death…………………………………...... 42<br />
Media………………………………………………………………….. 46<br />
Media and Communications……………………………………. 47<br />
Technology – Media Coverage…………………………………. 51<br />
Technology – Cell Phone/Satellite Phone………………………. 54<br />
Appendix…………………………………………………………….... 56<br />
Grief…………………………………………………………….. 57<br />
Decision Timel<strong>in</strong>e………………………………………………. 58<br />
Important Documents…………………………………………… 59<br />
F<strong>in</strong>al Thoughts Worksheet (Soldier)………………………………… 60<br />
F<strong>in</strong>al Thoughts Worksheet (Spouse)………………………………… 61<br />
Personal and Family Documents Worksheet…………………… 63<br />
Meal Support……………………………………………………. 65<br />
Car<strong>in</strong>g Behaviors………………………………………………... 66<br />
The Dos…………………………………………………….... 66<br />
The Don’ts…………………………………………………… 67<br />
Acronyms……………………………………………………….. 68<br />
Resources……………………………………………………………... 70<br />
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)……………. 71<br />
Recommended Books…………………………………………… 73<br />
Survivor Support Resources…………………………………….. 75<br />
Death of a Spouse Resources……………………………………. 76<br />
Survivor Resources……………………………………………… 77