MCTP 3-30E — Combat And Operational Stress Control

MCTP 3-30E governs combat and operational stress control, including psychological health, resilience, and traumatic brain injury.

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  • Publication number: MCTP 3-30E
  • Title: COMBAT AND OPERATIONAL STRESS CONTROL
  • Date: 26 Jul 2011
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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The publication covers stress injuries, traumatic brain injury, leader functions, resilience, resource conservation, and caregiver occupational stress. It requires symptom management, concussion examination, documentation, referral, and treatment measures.

Applies to: Leaders in both the Navy and the Marine Corps should use this reference as a tool for teaching and for professional discussion about combat and operational stress control.

Topics covered

  • Combat and operational stress continuum model
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Strengthening for resilience
  • Physical and mental resource conservation
  • Caregiver occupational stress
  • Concussion red and amber flags

Questions and answers

Who should use MCTP 3-30E for teaching and professional discussion?

Leaders in both the Navy and the Marine Corps should use this reference as a tool for teaching and for professional discussion about combat and operational stress control.

Why is preserving psychological health important to mission readiness?

Preserving the psychological health of Service members and their families is as much a warfighting issue as it is a sacred duty and it is of paramount concern to mission readiness.

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