Human Factors

Question 1

Define Combat

Answer 1

Engaging the enemy with individual or crew served weapons, being exposed to direct or indirect enemy fire; and otherwise undergoing a high probability of direct contact with enemy personnel and firepower, to include the risk of capture

Question 2

5 stresses of combat

Answer 2

Boredom, Fog of War, Casualties, Discomfort & Fatigue, and Extreme risk & Fear

Question 3

describe elements of combat

Answer 3

Confusion and lack of info
Casualties
violent, unnerving sights and sounds
Feelings of isolation
Comm breakdowns
individual discomfort and fatigue
Fear, stress, and mental fatigue
continuous ops
Homesickness

Question 4

Describe the Marine Corps Principles for overcoming fear

Answer 4

morale, discipline, Esprit de corps, proficiency, motivation, and training

Question 5

Human Factors that affect decision making in combat

Answer 5

Endogenous-Those factors that affect Marines from within
Exogenous-Those factors affecting Marines externally
Tranitory-Factos that may be mitigated by training
Enduring-Factors that may be mitigated by education

Question 6

attributes of the Commander

Answer 6

Physical Courage, intellectual attributes, character

Question 7

Sympathetic nervous system

Answer 7

Mobilize body, fight or flight

Question 8

Parasympathetic nervous system

Answer 8

Regulation of internal organs, rest & digest