Risk Management is an important element of any organization. The US military has written a lot about risk management and we can take these lessons and apply them to nonprofit organizations or other companies. As JP 3-0 Joint Operations defines it, “Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks arising from operational…
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Manage Stress Like a Marine
Introduction Nobody knows stress management like the US military. Stress management has been recognized as an important part of ensuring an effective fighting force since the First World War. The US Marine Coprs manual MCRP 6-11C, “Combat and Operational Stress Control” (2010) is one part of this program. Bite-sized takeaway: Know yourself and your team…
Suicide Prevention in the US Military
Suicide prevention is a significant issue in the US military, with the loss of current service members and veterans a significant public and social health cost. There have been a variety of theories on the causes of the increase in military suicides, which has been termed an “epidemic.” (Pilkington, 2013) Model of Suicidal Behaviour A…