Battlemind
Battlemind
Battlemind (/ˈbætlˌmaɪnd/) is a term used in the field of psychology and military science to describe the mental resilience and psychological strength of military personnel in combat situations.
Etymology
The term "Battlemind" is a portmanteau of the words "battle" and "mind", indicating the mental fortitude required in battle situations. It was first used by the United States Army in the early 2000s as part of their mental health program.
Definition
Battlemind is defined as the soldier's inner strength to face fear and adversity in combat with courage. It involves mental toughness, resilience, adaptability, and the ability to function effectively in a combat environment.
Related Terms
- Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
- Mental toughness: The ability to resist, manage and overcome doubts, worries, concerns and circumstances that prevent one from succeeding.
- Combat stress reaction: A range of behaviors resulting from the stress of battle which decrease the combatant's fighting efficiency.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Battlemind
- Wikipedia's article - Battlemind
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