Monday, March 19, 2012

And the OSCAR goes to Marines?

This sounds like the same old program under a different title.

Operational stress program helps Marines help each other

Regional Command Southwest
Story by Sgt. James Mercure


“If a Marine is in the green zone, he is good to go. If he is in the yellow, something is bothering him and someone should talk to him,” Robertson said. “If the Marine is in the orange or red zone he needs assistance. The goal is to not let that Marine have a chance to slip into the orange or red zones. The goal is to let him know you’re there for him when a problem surfaces and get him the help he needs.”

FORWARD OPERATING BASE WHITEHOUSE, Afghanistan - If a Marine gets injured in combat, the response by those he serves with is immediate. If a Marine has problems handling operational stress, they are there for him just as quickly.

To help Marines identify the stages of operational stress, the Operational Stress Control and Readiness program is taught to all infantry battalions across the Marine Corps. Keeping with a long-standing tradition of small unit leadership, the OSCAR program teaches leaders at all levels how to get their Marines the help they may need.

“The OSCAR program is an effective tool we use to help our own,” said 1st Sgt. James Robertson, OSCAR instructor and Weapons Company 1st sergeant, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, and Nicholasville, Ky., native. “It teaches all Marines not to just stand by and watch a Marine struggle. You may be a lance corporal and he may be a sergeant, but you should still step up and talk to him if you see a change.”

The OSCAR program has a four-tier color system that helps quickly identify Marines who need a hand.
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