JOINING FORCES: INTRODUCTION TO MILITARY LIFE AND CULTURE

Course overview

Objectives To explain the military rank structure and organization and distinguish the primary mission and core values of each branch of service. To describe differences and similarities between Active and Reserve components. To discuss demographic characteristics of Service members. To recognize general and deployment-related military terms. Describe military terms and demographics Discuss stressors in the military Report programs offered by DoD relevant to combat and operational stress Describe implications of military culture for clinicians