Psychiatric Experiences of the Eighth Air Force

The purpose of this survey is to report on the various aspects of psychiatry among combat flying personnel and to present certain suggestions pertaining to a psychiatric program for an Air Force, the data being based on the experiences gained in the Eighth Air Force during its first year of combat.

Contents

Part I - General Background

1. Introduction

2. The Reaction to Combat Stress

Part II - Clinical Data

1. Flying Fatigue

2. Description of Types of Psychiatric Cases and Definition of Terms

3. Psychological Failure Cases

4. Operational Fatigue Cases

Part III - A Study on Successful Members of Air Crew

Part IV - Psychiatric Prophylaxis in Combat Personnel

Part V - Organization of Psychiatric Program in an Air Force

Part VI - Summary, Conclusions, Recommendations

Part VII - Appendix; Illustrative Cases

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