71F is the area of concentration (AOC) code assigned by the U.S. Army to the specialty of Research Psychology. In terms of numbers, the AOC is a small one, with only 25 to 30 officers serving at any given time. However, the 71F impact is far greater than this small cadre suggests. Army research psychologists apply their extensive scientific expertise and training toward understanding, preserving, and enhancing the health, morale, and performance of Soldiers and their families. They do this in many ways and in many areas, but always with an empirical, evidence-based approach, and always with an applied focus. This book, which grew out of an Army research psychology conference, is the first of its kind, intended to provide a comprehensive overview of what Army research psychologists do. Chapters cover the diverse activity areas of 71Fs, from the neurophysiology of sleep, to traumatic brain injury, to leadership and organizational process, as well as several personal and historical accounts. Army research psychologists are making a difference. Through their research, 71F's provide leaders with new insights and tools for increasing the health and performance of military personnel. This is the "71F Advantage."

"First printing, August 2010"--T.p. verso.

Foreword / David A. Rubenstein ; Preface / Hans J. Binnendijk ; Introduction / Paul T. Bartone ; Part I. What is Army research psychology? U.S. Army uniformed research psychologists: making a difference yesterday, today, and tomorrow / Gerald P. Krueger ; Part II. Protecting and enhancing cognitive performance. Army research psychology: moving from science to solutions / Steven R. Hursh -- Asleep at the trigger: warfighter judgment and decisionmaking during prolonged wakefulness / William D.S. Killgore -- Advances in measuring higher order cognitive performance in warfighters under environmental stress / Gina E. Adam -- Rapid assessment of eye injuries on the battlefield / Michael W. Boye ; Part III. Psychology of leadership. New wine in old bottles: leadership and personality in the military organization / Paul T. Bartone -- Development and fielding of the U.S. Army Leader Self-development Portfolio / James Ness ... [et al.] -- Understanding and measuring creative thinking in leaders / Mark A. Vaitkus ; Part IV. Soldier psychological health. U.S. Army Mental Health Advisory Teams / Sharon A. McBride ... [et al.] -- Military benefit finding: turning adversity to advantage / Michael D. Wood and Thomas W. Britt -- Enhancing operational readiness through neuroimaging: mapping the pathophysiology of mild traumatic brain injury in warfighters / Michael N. Dretsch -- Why do soldiers kill themselves? Understanding suicide in the military / Sandra M. Escolas ... [et al.] ; Part V. Applying psychology to chemical and biological defense. Psychological effects of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons / Ross H. Pastel -- Mitigating the medical consequences of exposure to chemical weapons : contributions of U.S. Army research psychologists to chemical defense / Maurice L. Sipos and Matthew G. Clark -- New biodosimetry tools for mental health support in nuclear/radiological accidents or terrorism / Charles A. Salter ... [et al.] ; Part VI. Psychology and military families. Families facing the demands of military life: new research directions / Lolita Burrell ... [et al.] -- To stay or not to stay? Family-friendly unit climate and career intentions / Edward N. Edens ... [et al.] ; Part VII. Perspectives on army research psychology. Science in action: meeting urgent field requirements through science and technology on the ground in Iraq / Matthew G. Clark -- Looking back: from the lab to Iraqàand to the clinic / Melba C. Stetz -- Notes from a research psychologist at U.S. Special Operations Command / Craig A. Myatt -- The total force and the Army Reserve Component: contributions of research psychology / James E. Griffith -- Research for the soldier: the story of an Army research psychologist / James A. Romand, Jr., as told to Richard V.N. Ginn.