The Deployment Cycle and Its Impact on Service Members and Their Families

120m -360m
It's a short description: This training module provides an overview of the demographics of military families and examines the unique experiences the service member, spouse and children face across the deployment cycle by highlighting research findings and showing deployment-related video clips. It addresses psychosocial stressors of each stage of the deployment cycle (pre, during, and post deployment) and ways for mental health providers to help them manage these stressors, including strategies for promoting healthy reintegration and positive family reunions.

Description:

This training module provides an overview of the US military, reviewing basics about the history, structure and mission, common terminology used in and out of theater, and the unique roles of each branch. It examines aspects of the military culture and its ethos that may impact seeking help for behavioral health problems.

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
    5. Reasons for Joining the Military and Related Issues
      1. Pay Grade
      2. Recruit Family Income
    6. 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:

    None
    William Brim