Combat Operational Stress Control Conference

Monday, 18 June 2007

Leader Actions to Prevent Moral and Psychiatric Injury
Jonathan Shay, MD, PhD

History of Combat Stress from the Civil War to Iraq
John E. Talbott, PhD

From Post-Vietnam Syndrome to Combat Stress Injuries: An Historical Overview of the Medicalization of Combat Stress Reactions
Charles R. Figley, PhD

Combat/Operational Stress Injuries (COSIs): Fact or Fiction?
CAPT William P. Nash, MC, USN

U.S. Marine Corps Combat/Operational Stress Control Program Update
Thomas Gaskin, PhD

Navy Medicine Combat/Operational Stress Control Update
CAPT Robert Koffman, MC, USN

Overview of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) Mental Health Services for OEF/OIF Veterans
Laurent Lehmann, MD

Building Bravery: Does Not Mean Fearlessness
Terence W. Barrett, PhD

A Model for Ethical Decision Making
Elizabeth Holmes, PhD, ABPP

Tuesday, 19 May 2007

Session 1

Crystal Ballroom, Salon A

1A. Combat/Operational Stress Interventions in Garrison

  1. “Combat Operational Stress Workshop”
    Sherianne Higgins, LMFT, Barry Francke, LMFT, & Francis Console, LMFT
  2. “Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse”
    George Mangual, MSW, ACSW, ADC II, LPC, NCC
  3. “Warrior Strengthening Program (WSP)”
    William F. Boxx, MA, & David A. Niemann, PhD
  4. “Psychological First Aid: A Prevention Program”
    LCDR Robert Marrietta, MC, USN, HM2 Travis Sells, USN

Crystal Ballroom, Salon B

1B. Prevalence of PTSD and Other Mental Disorders Following Deployment to Iraq

  1. “Mental Health Impact of Deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan: Lessons Learned”
      COL Charles W. Hoge, USA
  2. “New Onset PTSD Findings From The Millennium Cohort Study”
      Tyler Smith, PhD, & Margaret A.K. Ryan, PhD
  3. “Prevalence of PTSD and Other Disorders Among UK Troops Deployed to Iraq for OP TELIC”
    Neil Greenberg, Surgeon Commander, Royal Navy

Lincoln Federal Hall

1C. Combat/Operational Stress Control for Families

  1. “Strengthening Military Families: Developing Family-Based Interventions for the Children of Military Parents With  Combat/Operational Stress Injuries”
    Patricia Lester, MD, William Saltzman, PhD, Robert Pynoos, MD, & William Beardslee, MD
  2. “The Impact of Operational Stress on Families”
    Ruth Mushallo & Nate Lowe
  3. “Combat/Operational Stress and Families: The View from Both Sides of the Ocean”
    Peggy Simmer, MS, & CDR Edward Simmer, MC, USN

Session 2

Crystal Ballroom, Salon A

2A. Research on Risk, Resiliency, and Operational Stress Injuries

  1. “Emerging Physiological and Psychological Variables of Stress and Resilience”
    CDR Anthony Doran, PsyD
  2. “Prospective Analysis of Psychiatric Risk Factors in Marines Sent to War”
    Gerald E. Larson, PhD, Stephanie Booth-Kewley, PhD, Margaret A.K. Ryan, PhD, Robyn Highfill-McRoy, Cynthia A.  Leard & Sylvia Y. N. Young
  3. “Marines Resilience to Stress: An Initial Exploration”
    Ginger Gold, PhD
  4. “The Wounded Soldiers: Care of the CFB Petawawa Troops Post-Deployment”
    Maj Alex Heber, MD, FRCPC, & Maj Americo Rodriguez, MD

Crystal Ballroom, Salon B

2B. Battlefield Ethics, the Law of War, and Stress Injuries

  1. “Ethics and Strategy in Contemporary Conflict”
    Al Pierce, PhD
  2. “Law of War Measures of Effectiveness: Getting Marines to Do the Right Thing”
    Maj Joseph A. Lore, USMC
  3. “The Potential Role of Stress and Stress Injuries in Misconduct”
    CAPT William P. Nash, MC, USN
  4. “Lejeune Leadership Institute’s Planned Role in Ethics Education Across the Marine Corps”
    Joseph Thomas, PhD, Marine Corps University

Lincoln Federal Hall

2C. Navy Chaplains Professional Development Training Course in COSC

  1. “Suggestions for Bridging the Gaps in Training and Role”
    Brett Litz, PhD
  2. “Attention to Spirituality in Cognitive-Behavioral Frameworks”
    Kent Drescher, MDiv, PhD

Session 3

Crystal Ballroom, Salon A

3A. Marine Corps Innovations in COSC Research

  1. “The Marine Resiliency Study”
    Dewleen Baker, MD
  2. “The Peritraumatic Behavior Questionnaire (PBQ): A Proposed Observer-Rated Measure of Traumatic Stress in Combat"
    CAPT William P. Nash, MC, USN
  3. “An Innovative New Model for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy of Combat-Related PTSD in Marines”
    Brett Litz, PhD

Crystal Ballroom, Salon B

3B. Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) In Theater: Lessons Learned

  1. “The MEF Psychiatrist: Purpose, Role, and Function”
    CDR Paul Hammer, MC, USN
  2. “Implementing OSCAR in a Marine Infantry Regiment”
    LCDR James “Curt” West, MC, USN
  3. “Lessons and Challenges of Doing Outreach”
    LCDR Wayne Boucher, MSC, USN

Lincoln Federal Hall

3C. Workshop on Components of MARADMIN 112/07, the USMC Combat Operational Stress Control Program and the Post-Deployment Health Reassessment (PDHRA) Program    
Thomas Gaskin, PhD & CDR Edmond Feeks

Session 4

Crystal Ballroom, Salon A

4A. Care for the Caregivers

  1. “Caring for the Caregivers: Effects of Combat on Navy Medical Personnel Deployed to Iraq”
    Heidi Kraft, PhD
  2. “Care for the Caregivers: A Program of Retreat and Renewal for Chaplains After Deployment”
    Luis Enrique Oliver, PhD, Maj Alex Heber, MD, FRCPC, & Captain Mark Mawson, BSc, BTh, MA
  3. “Reducing Operational Stress in Medical Personnel Caring for Detainees”
    CDR Edward Simmer, MC, USN

Crystal Ballroom, Salon B

4B. The Role of Chaplains in COSC

  1. “Religious Ministry Team Role in Operational Stress Support in Combat Deployments”
    CAPT Emilio Marrero, Jr., CHC, USN; CDR Mark Smith, CHC, USN; & LCDR Van Dickens, CHC, USN
  2. “Applying OSCAR Principles to the CASEVAC Mission: The Critical Role of the Flight Line Chaplain as a Force Multiplier”
    LCDR J. M. Davis, MC, USN, & LT C. J. Stamper, CHC, USN

Lincoln Federal Hall

4C. Workshop on Strengthening Commander-Provider Relationships to Optimize Care for Stress-Injured Marines in Garrison
    Nancy Clayton, MD & LtCol Steven Geracoulis, USMC

Session 5

Crystal Ballroom, Salon A

5A. Workshop on Delivering Marine Operational Stress Surveillance and Training (MOSST) Deployment-Cycle COSC Briefs

  1. “Warrior Preparation Brief”
    CAPT William P. Nash, MC, USN
  2. “Warrior Transition Brief”
    CDR Jeff Rhodes, CHC, USN
  3. “Warrior Transition II Brief”
    CDR Mark Smith, CHC, USN

Crystal Ballroom, Salon B

5B. Traumatic Brain Injury: Best Practices

  1. “Traumatic Brain Injury: An Operational Update”
    CDR William Tanner, MC, USN
  2. “Traumatic Brain Injury: Best Practices for Caring for Service Members”
    Maria Mouratidis, PsyD

Lincoln Federal Hall

5C. Marine Corps Reserve Component COSC Challenges and Initiatives

  1. “Coping with the Darkness of Operational Reserve Forces’ and Their Family Members’ Uncertainty”
    CDR Rich Stoglin, CHC, USN
  2. “VA Readjustment Counseling Services (Vet Centers) Support for Reserve Marines and Their Families”
    Dr. Robert Frame