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Lt. Col. Dave Grossman / Josh Hockett / Walker

Show Notes

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman:
Bio - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally-recognized author, scholar, soldier and speaker. He is one of the most sought after experts in the field of human aggression, the causes of violence and violent crimes.

He is a former West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and Army Ranger. Using his experiences and knowledge of killing in war, the psychological costs of war, the causes of violent crimes, and the process of healing those who fall victim to violence, Col. Grossman coined a new field of scientific study termed “killology”.

Col. Grossman is the author of the books On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society and On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace. Col. Grossman presents evidence that humans have a fear of killing and committing violent acts. Therefore, soldiers must be specifically trained to not only kill, but learn and understand the physiological and psychological reactions before, during, and after using lethal force.

Col. Grossman has presented at more than one hundred colleges and universities worldwide and is highly sought after for training law enforcement and first responders at the state and federal level throughout the United States and the worldwide.

In this episode, we discuss the following questions and topics with Col. Grossman:
How did you begin your research in the psychology and understanding of killing in war?

Explain reality-based training and how it helps soldiers and first responders perform during high-stress situations.

Is there a connection between how physically fit a soldier is and his or her ability to perform and recover from high stress situations?

What are your suggestions for mentally and physically preparing soldiers and first responders for the job?

What are your suggestions for those trying to recover from having to kill in the line of duty?

For more information on Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, check out the following:
http://www.killology.com/