ATOE-DNC-CU                                                                                                                 16 JUN 2006

MEMORANDUM FOR CAMPBELL BATTALION CADRE AND CADETS

SUBJECT:  Policy Letter #7, Suicide Prevention

1.  In and around the military, there are times when service members, cadets and families are put in stressful situations.  The leadership of this battalion must always be aware of these stresses and how to assist every Soldier and Cadet in this command.  Life is precious.  We must always be cognizant of the signs and symptoms of suicide contemplation and what to do if it is noticed. 

2.  The attached checklists are guides to identify suicidal tendencies and what steps to take if symptoms are present.

3.  Whenever the behavior of someone indicates suicidal tendencies are present, it is your moral and military obligation to bring it to the attention of the chain of command and to assist whenever and however possible.

4. POC for this policy is the undersigned at (910) 893-1582.

JAMES M. LOFFERT

LTC, IN

Professor of Military Science

Suicide Tendency Checklist

What to Do

What NOT to Do

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