title: Is emotional intelligence relevant to a fighting force?
abstract: Over the past decade, the expectations of what the fighting force are tasked to deal with has changed significantly. The high-risk, high-tempo operational environments in which personnel have deployed in recent years have been complex and diverse, creating a spectrum of conflict where having EI would be an essential attribute. EI could be beneficial for the organisation and the individuals involved, and historically, there has been a distinct lack of EI. For it to be better used within the military, the entire concept needs to be explored, accepted and integrated into training throughout the rank structure; from the recruitment process to throughout the career development with support from senior commanders. This article discusses the relevance of emotional intelligence (EI) to the British Armed Forces.
authors.forename: Emma K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Daffey-Moore
mesh_terms: D056348:Emotional Intelligence; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Emotional intelligence; Military; Psychology