Stress Management in Army

1. Unit Level

(A) Strictly follow unit routine.
(b) Compulsory physical training and games.
(c) Sunday must be left free.
(d) Barakhanas with minimum working, maximum pleasure.
(e) Motivational lectures.
(f) Involvement of officers in all the routine activities.
(g) Celebration of battle honour days.
(h) Recreational activity like tambola, movies, picnics on sundays/holidays.
(j) Healthy competitions.
(k) Immediate response to individuals’ personal problems.
(l) Follow a liberal leave policy to prevent mental stress.
(m) Advance planning of each individual. It is said that 40% of the stress can be reduced if a person is told well in advance.
(n) Improve quality of life in accomodation, health & hygiene.
(o) Ensure food and clothing  as authorised.

2. Higher Headquarter

(a) Minimum events; let unit follow policy given by the higher Headquarter.
(b) Give more leeway to units.
(c) Assist units to achieve goals rather than demand excellence alone.
(d) Address problems pertaining to food, clothing and accomodation.
(e) Create harmony rather than competitiveness.
(f) Provide facilities to ensure job satisfaction at lowest level.