Mental Health/veterans Flashcards
What are characteristics of veterans to be aware of?
Hyper vigilance behaviors
What are things to be aware of when a veteran is driving?
Excessive speed
No turn signals
Rapid sudden lane change
Inpatient in heavy traffic
What are some signs to look for when confronting a veteran?
Hyper vigilance
Possible MH illness
Breaking laws
Attitude
How can a veterans personality and demeanor change?
Peaceful to violent
Violent to peaceful
What is a veterans training and experience?
Likely more training than you
Combat experience is real life not Scenario based
Branch of service/duties/deployment all have bearing on experience
What should you be ready for when Confronting a veteran?
Be alert without escalating
Deescalate tension
Reduce hyper vigilance
Train and exercises
Remain calm and fair
What are some recommended training?
Know your community- reserve/guard units
Develop training scenarios
Tactical firearms training
