Department of the Army

Combat and Operational Stress Control (Fm 4-02.51) Department of the Army

Field Manual 4-02.51, Combat and Operational Stress Control, outlines the functions and operations of each combat and operational stress control (COSC) element within an area of operations (AO). This field manual (FM) establishes Army doctrine and provides guidance for conducting COSC support for combat, stability, and reconstruction operations from brigade to theater level. The information provided in this publication will assist commanders and their staffs to operate efficiently at all levels of command and throughout the operational continuum.