CCA CCA Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During a hostage or barricade crisis, the chaplain assistant's PRIMARY role is to:
- Negotiate directly with the subject
- Support the chaplain and serve as a liaison to commanders (Correct answer)
- Establish a tactical perimeter
- Provide medical triage to injured personnel
Correct answer: Support the chaplain and serve as a liaison to commanders
The CCA's primary role in a crisis is to support the chaplain's ministry and facilitate communication between the chaplain and the command.
Question 2: What is the term for the immediate psychological support provided within 72 hours after a traumatic event?
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) (Correct answer)
- Trauma-Focused CBT
- Battle Mind Debrief
Correct answer: Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is the evidence-informed approach used to support individuals in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event.
Question 3: Which statement BEST describes the chaplain assistant's role during a Critical Event Debrief (CED)?
- Lead the debrief session as the mental health expert
- Document confidential statements from Soldiers
- Provide logistical and administrative support to the chaplain (Correct answer)
- Conduct individual counseling sessions
Correct answer: Provide logistical and administrative support to the chaplain
The CCA organizes the space, manages attendance logistics, and supports the chaplain who facilitates the debrief.
Question 4: A Soldier presenting with hypervigilance, nightmares, and emotional numbness weeks after a combat event may be exhibiting symptoms of:
- Adjustment Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (Correct answer)
- Acute Stress Reaction
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Correct answer: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Persistent re-experiencing, avoidance, negative cognitions, and hyperarousal lasting beyond one month following trauma are hallmark symptoms of PTSD.
Question 5: The term 'moral injury' in a military context refers to:
- A physical wound sustained in combat
- Damage to a Soldier's moral compass due to perceived ethical violations (Correct answer)
- Violation of the UCMJ
- Loss of religious faith during deployment
Correct answer: Damage to a Soldier's moral compass due to perceived ethical violations
Moral injury results from perpetrating, witnessing, or failing to prevent actions that violate one's deeply held moral beliefs.
Question 6: When conducting a wellness check on a Soldier referred for behavioral health concerns, the CCA should FIRST:
- Review the Soldier's medical records
- Coordinate with the chaplain before making contact (Correct answer)
- Confront the Soldier about reported behaviors
- Contact the Soldier's family members
Correct answer: Coordinate with the chaplain before making contact
The CCA should always coordinate with the chaplain first to ensure the visit is purposeful, safe, and consistent with the chaplain's overall care plan.
CCA CCA Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention 2
During a hostage or barricade crisis, the chaplain assistant's PRIMARY role is to: