Abstract
In Ukraine, soldiers’ psychological resilience is of paramount concern. Therefore, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have developed a new intervention, Combat Path Debriefing, designed to address combat stress and promote unit readiness for soldiers returning to combat. This article outlines the components of Combat Path Debriefing and discusses how it is rooted in principles of combat and operational stress control and the unique characteristics of Ukrainian military life. This perspective offers US and allied leaders real-world experience that can inform future efforts to support soldiers’ mental health and combat performance.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.55540/0031-1723.3285
Recommended Citation
Oleh Hukovskyy, James C. West, Joshua C. Morganstein, Eugene F. Augusterfer, David M. Benedek, Oleg Boyko, Robert J. Ursano & Amy B. Adler, "The Combat Path: Sustaining Mental Readiness in Ukrainian Soldiers," Parameters 54, no. 2 (2024), doi:10.55540/0031-1723.3285.
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