PTSD 101 Courses: Understanding Military Culture

Understanding military culture is important when treating Veterans. This course presents important information regarding military demographics, branches, rank, status, and stressors. The author provides useful terminology and visuals to help the viewer understand military culture.

Two programs created to help service members prevent and manage combat and operational stress are also described, Army Battlemind and Marine Corps Combat Operational Stress Continuum. Finally, additional Army and Marine Corps interventions are discussed, as well as assessment and treatment implications for clinicians.

Author: Patricia J. Watson, PhD

Goals and Objectives

1. Describe military terms and demographics
2. Discuss stressors in the military
3. Report programs offered by DoD relevant to combat and operational stress
4. Describe implications of military culture for clinicians

Continuing Education (CE) Credits: Read the brochure (PDF) required for this course, which lists specialties that may receive credit. See more on CE Credits.