Human Factors

Question 1

What are the elements of combat?

Answer 1

• Confusion and lack of info
• Casualties
• Violent, unnerving sights and sounds
• Feelings of isolation
• Communication breakdowns
• Individual discomfort and fatigue
• Fear, stress, and mental fatigue
• Continuous operations
• Homesickness

Question 2

What are the 5 stresses of combat?

Answer 2

• Boredom
• Fog of War
• Casualties
• Discomfort and Fatigue
• Extreme Risk and Fear

Question 3

What are the Marine Corps Principles for overcoming fear?

Answer 3

• Morale
• Discipline
• Esprit de corps
• Proficiency
• Motivation
• Training

Question 4

Define Combat.

Answer 4

Engaging the enemy with individual or crew served weapons; being exposed to direct or indirect enemy fire; and otherwise undergoing a high probability of direct contact with enemy personnel and firepower, to include the risk of capture

Question 5

What are the factors affecting decision making in combat?

Answer 5

• Endogenous
• Exogenous
• Transitory
• Enduring

Question 6

What is the “PNS” and ‘SNS”, and explain how they interact.

Answer 6

PNS - Parasympathetic Nervous System
SNS - Sympathetic Nervous System
PNS manages your body’s digestive and recuperative energy while SNS mobilizes your body’s energy.

Question 7

What attributes does the commander need to be successful?

Answer 7

Physical courage, intellect, and character