Features of the formation of behavioral reactions of servicemen at the combat zone under the influence of socio-psychological factors.

Abstract

Three main groups of servicemen with different profiles of response to stress factors were identified. It was established that age characteristics, duration of stay in the combat zone and the level of functional reserves of the body are key determinants of perceptivity to behavioral destabilizing influences. In particular, older servicemen demonstrate a higher level of anxiety when expecting contact with the enemy, less trust in commanders, and greater perceptivity to shortcomings in the training of fellow soldiers. The concept of a “perfect storm” is used to describe the cumulative impact of combat, psycho-emotional, informational and motivational factors that synergistically increase the risk of maladaptive reactions. The role of commander leadership, group cohesion and moral stability as protective mechanisms is emphasized. Therefore, perceptivity to combat stress is determined by age, combat experience, and level of psychophysiological resilience. Adaptive programs should take into account the reaction profiles of servicemen, especially in the context of their communicative interaction and trust in command