ReviewFrontiers in psychology2022
Sharpening the tip of the spear: Tailoring performance psychology for Special Operation Forces.
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- Select them well, train them better! Psychological combat readiness in the German army special forces.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Mindsets impact training adaptation and high-pressure performance: beliefs and perceptions of professionals working in elite sport and mission critical teams.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- An Exploration of the Psychological Traits Deemed Crucial for Success in UK Special Forces Operators.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Investigating the neural network correlates of apathy, disinhibition, and executive dysfunction in active-duty United States Special Operations Forces.Brain imaging and behavior · 2025Article
- Making the best better: performance psychology integrated in special operation forces training.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Examining factors associated with self-reported cognitive functioning in elite military settings: considerations of combat experiences and post-traumatic stress symptomology.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Shooter ready? Integrating mental skills training in an advanced sniper course.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
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Abstract
As performance psychology expands to address different environments, military settings are viewed as a natural extension. In certain cases, however, we suggest that a sub-optimal approach has been employed, due to a lack of specific knowledge of military culture and context, coupled with a diminished emphasis on conducting psychological research targeted directly on military performance. In this paper we explore the specific and importantly unique challenges encountered when researching and consulting with Special Operation Forces (SOF) within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance. To support both researchers and practitioners, we offer an overview of the current state of knowledge in this specific domain. We highlight key differences between SOF and conventional forces, then look at the specific requirements for developing performance psychology in the SOF context. Finally, we offer some perspectives on where opportunities might have been missed and offer some suggestions for more impactful (and accurate) research and practice.
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