Toward increasing relevance of the U.S. Army’s Deployment Cycle Resilience Training: A Quality Improvement Evaluation

LAY SUMMARY The objective of the Deployment Cycle Resilience Training is to prepare U.S. Army soldiers and their spouses for stressors and challenges that are commonly experienced by military personnel and their families prior to, during, and after deployment. This training is re-evaluated on a routine basis to ensure that the content remains current. In the most recent evaluation of the training, the evaluation team found strengths of the curriculum to sustain as well as areas for improvement. The authors describe the evaluation process and present recommendations for creating a more relevant and relatable training through revisions to facilitate engagement for all service components (i.e., active duty, army reserves and the National Guard) and broaden the soldiers’ support network to include partners, parents, and friends.