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Definitions:

 Combat Operational Stress – the sum of the physical and emotional stressors experienced due to combat or extended operations

 Combat/Operational Stress Reaction (COSR) - broad group of physical, mental and emotional signs that result from combat/operation stress

 Combat/Operational Stress Reaction Casualty – soldier who is combat ineffective due to COSR

Battle Fatigue- Broad group of physical, mental and emotional signs that result from COS.

 

 

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