COCS Flashcards
What is the traumatic response AFI?
AFI 44-153
What is a traumatic stress response?
Traumatic Stress Response (TSR) is a coordinated response initiate by leaders in which TSR teams engage in the provision of services to individuals and group who may have or who have had direct exposure to potentially traumatic event.
What do Scientists have for snacks?
Micro-chips
True or False
Most individuals exposed to traumatic events experience some long term adverse effects.
False
Most individuals exposed to traumatic events WILL NOT experience some long term adverse effects.
What is AF policy on providing traumatic stress response services?
AF policy to provide TSR services to enhance resilience to potentially traumatic events.
Who ensures the establishment of a Traumatic Stress Response team?
Senior wing commander or installation commander
Who is designated as the TSR team chief?
Privileged Behavioral Health provider
What does a baby computer call its dad?
Data
What are the different roles that make up a TSR team?
Behavioral Health
Spiritual Support
Family Support Center
How often do TSR teams meet to train?
quarterly
Who is responsible for ensuring all team members and augmentees are knowledgeable with training material.
TSR team chief
What is a preventive approach that helps individuals and units prepare for potentially traumatic events?
Pre- Exposure Preparation PEP training
What is the primary function of TSR teams?
PEP education is primary preventive function of TSR teams.
How often should PEP be accomplished?
on a regular basis
I once farted in an elevator….
it was wrong on so many levels.
… didn’t really happen it was just a joke :D lol
What are some typical stress responses?
feeling on edge hyper-vigilant exaggerated startle response irritability or outbursts of anger sadness and crying fatigue difficulty concentrating muscle tension sleep disturbances appetites disturbances
What are some effective coping strategies for stress?
talking about feelings of stress with others
attention to basic needs
helping others who are in need
What are some examples of attention to basic needs?
sleep diet exercise social spiritual needs
What organization do we get our key operating principles form?
National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH)
What are the 3 key components for early intervention?
Basic Needs
Psychological first aid
rescue and recovery environmental observation
Orient survivors to the availability of service/support, communicate with family and friends, and assess for ongoing threats is a part of what key component?
basic needs
Protect survivors from further harm, provide information and foster communication and education, and asses the current status of individuals or groups is a part of what key component?
Psychological first aid
Observe and listen to those most affected, monitor the environment for toxins and stressors, and monitor services that are being provided are a part of what key component?
Rescue and recovery environmental observation
What’s the difference between a smart man and a stupid man?
Nothing. They both think they know everything.
Why did the duck go to rehab?
Because he was a quack addict!…. get it
When is a group informational briefing used?
used when operational units have been released from a major incident that requires over 100 personnel.
What is the general mission of Mental Health Rapid Response Team (MHRRT)?
to provide rapidly deployable mental health manpower, resources, and equipment
What capacity does a MHRRT have when augmented with MHAT?
20 bed CSF and a 64 feet tent
Who makes up the Mental Health Rapid Response Team (MHRT)?
1 Psychologist
1 Social Worker
1 7 level MHT
What is the primary purpose of the Mental Health Augmentation Team (MHAT)?
augment the MHRRT… can never be deployed with out them
Who makes up the Mental Health Paid Response Team (MHAT)?
1 Psychiatrist
3 mental health nurses
2 MHTs
When can the Combat Stress Facility (CSF) be established?
to provide treatment of those military members identified as having mild to moderate combat stress
What happens when you get scared half to death twice?
.
What are the goals of the Combat Stress Facility (CSF)?
Allow patients to maintain a military identify with expectation they will RTD
Normalize COSR
Provide rest and recuperation (3 hots and a cot)
What is use of the CSF meant to be for service members?
purely as a “time out”
What are all military personnel are required to maintain
RSVs or Readiness Skills Verifications
How often do military personnel have to completed RSVS?
monthly
