Military Culture and Terminology

Description

This training module is for civilian mental health providers who want to develop a better understanding about how the military works and who comprises the armed forces. It provides an overview of military culture to include basics about its history, organizational structure, core values, branches of the service, mission, and operations as well as the differences between the Active and Reserve components. Participants acquire greater competency in working with service members by learning military terminology and discussing how aspects of the military culture impact behaviors and perspectives.

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Outline

1. General military terms

2. Deployment-related terms

3. NCA, JCS and component commands

4. Unified Commands

5. Areas of responsibilities – Army, Navy, Air Force & Marines

   1. Addressing Enlisted/NCOs

   2. Addressing NCOs

   3. Addressing Officers

   4. Flag or General Officers

6. Reasons for joining the military and related issues

   1. Pay grade

   2. Recruit family income

7. Behavioral health issues

   1. Stigma regarding behavioral health

   2. MHAT V data

   3. Barriers to mental health care

Learning Objectives

1. To better understand military terminology and operations in order to facilitate effectively treating military personnel.

2. To better understand the unique demands faced by each branch of the military as they relate to the behavioral health of Service members.

3. To gain knowledge about the military culture and values and how they may impact the help-seeking behavior of military personnel.

Notes

*Continuing education credits are available for this course. Fees may apply.

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