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68W FIELDCRAFT 3 EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST 2024 – 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
What was PTSD called in the past? - (answers)1. Soldier's Heart: physiological
signs, increased HR, chest pains, panic, sense of doom
2. Shell Shock: concussive or vacuum effects of exploding artillery shells and
trench warfare
What is PTSD? - (answers)psychiatric disorder that can occur following the
experience or witnessing of a life-threatening event such as military combat,
natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual
assault in adult or childhood
What is "dialing-up"? - (answers)as you progress through mobilization toward
deployment, anxiety gradually increases: you are mentally and physically
preparing yourself for this new deployed environment
What is "dialing-down"? - (answers)anxiety begins to decrease as you adjust to
being at home but will not necessarily return to how it was before deployment
(post-traumatic growth)
During deployment all Warriors experience change? - (answers)Yes, everyone is
impacted including families at home
How does deployment physically effect the body? - (answers)1. sleep deprivation
during sustained operations
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2. being on guard almost all of the time
3. physical threats
4. maintaining emotional control
5. extreme physical stress and exhaustion
6. carrying heavy loads, wear and tear on muscles and joints
7. injuries, including concussions/mTBIs and combat trauma
What is Post-traumatic stress (PTS)? - (answers)aka combat stress
typical expected reactions to deployment stressors; everyone who deploys will
experience at least a mild form of one or more of the signs at some point or
points during their transition home
the sooner warriors seek help, the better the outcome
Will dialing-down combat physiology take time? - (answers)Yes
time, work, effort
Do all service members experience PTS? - (answers)Yes
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What is the goal of resilience training? - (answers)to provide soldiers with
adaptive skills to deal with any challenge to not just survive but thrive in the face
of adversity
Risk-taking Behavior (red flags) - (answers)the start or increase in frequency of
behaviors that may endanger health and the health and safety of those around
them
signs and symptoms are seen as "triggers"
Anger Problems (red flags) - (answers)returning warriors can be easily angered or
have uncontrolled anger; anger has been found to be a prominent symptom of
traumatic exposure
Sleep Problems (red flags) - (answers)returning warriors may have difficulty falling
asleep or staying asleep, some may wake early and not be able to get back to
sleep and have frequent nightmares (getting 7-8 hours of continuous
uninterrupted sleep is extremely important)
Alcohol (or other substance abuse) Problems (red flags) - (answers)half of all PTSD
diagnosed warriors have associated alcohol problems, many of whom have not
previously been "problem" drinkers
Relationship Problem (red flags) - (answers)25% of warriors report stress
reactions that may interfere with their ability to trust and be emotionally close to
others
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What is the key to preventing psychological trauma from further developing into
a physical disorder? - (answers)recommend talking to experts (BH/chaplain)
What physical disorder must be ruled out with a warrior demonstrating
behavioral change? - (answers)everyone experiences PTS but not everyone
experiences PTSD
Signs and Symptoms/Triggers of behavioral health problems - (answers)1.
behaviors/reactions that impair performance or jeopardize training
2. persistent problems with sleep
3. reckless or dangerous behaviors
4. drinking too much alcohol, misusing substances
5. severe guilt or hopelessness
6. withdrawals from buddies, friends or family
7. rage, threatening statements
8. talking/joking about not wanting to be alive
Goal of Successful Transition - (answers)to minimize "collateral damage" such as
damage to relationships or careers, and general self-destructive behavior; they
must learn how to transition from deployed mindset back to the "home front"
and it will take time, work and effort
68W FIELDCRAFT 3 EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST 2024 – 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
What was PTSD called in the past? - (answers)1. Soldier's Heart: physiological
signs, increased HR, chest pains, panic, sense of doom
2. Shell Shock: concussive or vacuum effects of exploding artillery shells and
trench warfare
What is PTSD? - (answers)psychiatric disorder that can occur following the
experience or witnessing of a life-threatening event such as military combat,
natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual
assault in adult or childhood
What is "dialing-up"? - (answers)as you progress through mobilization toward
deployment, anxiety gradually increases: you are mentally and physically
preparing yourself for this new deployed environment
What is "dialing-down"? - (answers)anxiety begins to decrease as you adjust to
being at home but will not necessarily return to how it was before deployment
(post-traumatic growth)
During deployment all Warriors experience change? - (answers)Yes, everyone is
impacted including families at home
How does deployment physically effect the body? - (answers)1. sleep deprivation
during sustained operations
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2. being on guard almost all of the time
3. physical threats
4. maintaining emotional control
5. extreme physical stress and exhaustion
6. carrying heavy loads, wear and tear on muscles and joints
7. injuries, including concussions/mTBIs and combat trauma
What is Post-traumatic stress (PTS)? - (answers)aka combat stress
typical expected reactions to deployment stressors; everyone who deploys will
experience at least a mild form of one or more of the signs at some point or
points during their transition home
the sooner warriors seek help, the better the outcome
Will dialing-down combat physiology take time? - (answers)Yes
time, work, effort
Do all service members experience PTS? - (answers)Yes
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What is the goal of resilience training? - (answers)to provide soldiers with
adaptive skills to deal with any challenge to not just survive but thrive in the face
of adversity
Risk-taking Behavior (red flags) - (answers)the start or increase in frequency of
behaviors that may endanger health and the health and safety of those around
them
signs and symptoms are seen as "triggers"
Anger Problems (red flags) - (answers)returning warriors can be easily angered or
have uncontrolled anger; anger has been found to be a prominent symptom of
traumatic exposure
Sleep Problems (red flags) - (answers)returning warriors may have difficulty falling
asleep or staying asleep, some may wake early and not be able to get back to
sleep and have frequent nightmares (getting 7-8 hours of continuous
uninterrupted sleep is extremely important)
Alcohol (or other substance abuse) Problems (red flags) - (answers)half of all PTSD
diagnosed warriors have associated alcohol problems, many of whom have not
previously been "problem" drinkers
Relationship Problem (red flags) - (answers)25% of warriors report stress
reactions that may interfere with their ability to trust and be emotionally close to
others
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What is the key to preventing psychological trauma from further developing into
a physical disorder? - (answers)recommend talking to experts (BH/chaplain)
What physical disorder must be ruled out with a warrior demonstrating
behavioral change? - (answers)everyone experiences PTS but not everyone
experiences PTSD
Signs and Symptoms/Triggers of behavioral health problems - (answers)1.
behaviors/reactions that impair performance or jeopardize training
2. persistent problems with sleep
3. reckless or dangerous behaviors
4. drinking too much alcohol, misusing substances
5. severe guilt or hopelessness
6. withdrawals from buddies, friends or family
7. rage, threatening statements
8. talking/joking about not wanting to be alive
Goal of Successful Transition - (answers)to minimize "collateral damage" such as
damage to relationships or careers, and general self-destructive behavior; they
must learn how to transition from deployed mindset back to the "home front"
and it will take time, work and effort
