A wide range of research conducted by the Australian Defense Force is offered in this clinical study of managing stress in a high risk environment. Drawn in large part from the experience of soldiers but applicable also to individuals who work in emergency situations, this research considers a number of different settings, including operational deployments, trauma situations, family disruptions, and the day-to-day demands of service life. These findings are presented to improve the combat effectiveness of soldiers under stress, help build resilience, and facilitate coping.