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Glossary Term: Combat Stress

Erratic Behavior

Unpredictable actions or movements, often associated with psychological stress or fatigue in combat, impacting military operations and decision-making.

Cs. Combat Fatigue Syndrome

Combat fatigue syndrome, a psychological condition resulting from exposure to intense combat stress, affected soldiers during World War 2, leading to symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, and nightmares.

Cs. Combat Fatigue

Combat fatigue, a psychological condition resulting from prolonged exposure to combat stress, affected soldiers during World War 2, leading to symptoms such as emotional exhaustion, anxiety, and insomnia.

Cs. Combat Stress Management

Combat stress management during World War 2 involved strategies and techniques designed to mitigate the psychological effects of combat stress on soldiers, including counseling, relaxation exercises, and support groups.

Cs. Combat Stress Reactions

Combat stress reactions during World War 2 involved various psychological responses to the intense pressures of combat, ranging from anxiety and fear to emotional breakdowns and PTSD.

Cr. Combat Fatigue

A psychological and physical condition experienced by soldiers under prolonged exposure to combat stress. This condition was characterized by exhaustion, anxiety, insomnia, and impaired cognitive function.

Cr. Combat Stress Management

Strategies and techniques employed by military units to mitigate the psychological effects of combat on soldiers, including stress reduction, counseling, and support services.

Cq. Combat Stress Reactions

Psychological and physical responses to the trauma and stress of combat, including anxiety, fear, and sleep disturbances.

Cq. Combat Fatigue

The physical and mental exhaustion experienced by soldiers during prolonged combat operations, leading to reduced performance and increased vulnerability.

Combat Fatigue

A psychological condition affecting soldiers exposed to prolonged combat stress, leading to emotional exhaustion, anxiety, and impaired cognitive function. A significant issue for troops during World War II.