Widely regarded as the authoritative reference in the field, this book comprehensively explores the psychological needs of today's service members and how to meet them effectively.

A history of military psychology -- Fitness-for-duty evaluations -- Assessment and selection of high-risk operational personnel : identifying essential psychological attributes -- Assessment and management of acute combat stress on the battlefield -- PTSD, depression and other psychological sequelae of military deployment -- Clinical health psychology and behavioral medicine in military healthcare settings -- Military roles in post-disaster mental health -- Neuropsychological practice in the military -- Suicide prevention in the military -- Substance abuse services and gambling treatment in the military -- Crisis and hostage negotiation -- Survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) training : preparing military members for the demands of captivity -- The psychology of terrorists : Nazi perpetrators, the Baader-Meinhof gang, war crimes in Bosnia, suicide bombers, the Taliban, and al Qaeda -- Ethical dilemmas in clinical, operational, expeditionary, and combat environments.