Title
Perceived demands during modern military operations
Author
Boermans, S.M.
Kamphuis, W.
Delahaij, R.
Korteling, J.E.
Euwema, M.
Publication year
2013
Abstract
Using a cross-sectional design, this study explored operational demands during the International Security Assistance Force for Afghanistan (2009-2010) across distinct military units. A total of 1,413 Dutch soldiers, nested within four types of units (i.e., combat, combat support, service support, and command support units) filled out a 23-item self-survey in which they were asked to evaluate the extent to which they experienced operational characteristics as demanding. Exploratory factor analysis identified six underlying dimensions of demands. Multivariate analysis of variance revealed that distinct units are characterized by their own unique constellation of perceived demands, even after controlling for previous deployment experience. Most notable findings were found when comparing combat units to other types of units. These insights can be used to better prepare different types of military units for deployment, and support them in the specific demands they face during deployment.
Subject
Human
TPI - Training & Performance Innovations HOI - Human Behaviour & Organisational Innovations
BSS - Behavioural and Societal Sciences
Defence Research
Defence
Defence, Safety and Security
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.7205/milmed-d-12-00463
TNO identifier
474223
Source
Military Medicine, 178 (7), 722-728
Bibliographical note
In het tijdschrift een van de auteurs helaas abusievelijk vermeld als: Wim Kamhuis
Document type
article