BLUF
Resilience is the active process of adapting to adversity, not simply bouncing back. Research shows it requires deliberate exposure to challenges, social support, cognitive flexibility, purpose, physical activity, mindfulness, and even a healthy gut microbiome.Learning Outcomes
- Recognize strategies to strengthen mental and physical resilience under operational stress.
- Apply practices to enhance adaptive performance in high-pressure or unpredictable environments.
- Understand the role of social support and physical conditioning in sustaining force readiness and psychological robustness.
