Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman met with future officers to tell them about the psychological evolution of combat operations, the development of techniques that promote the effectiveness of military personnel and their psychological endurance and help them emerge from the toxic environment of deadly combat with a stronger body and spirit.
The foreign expert expressed his sincere admiration for the Ukrainian defenders and emphasized that each of the participants is on the side of good in a difficult battle against global evil.
For reference. Dave Grossman is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, one of the world's leading experts in the field of military psychology, human aggression and violent crime. He was a U.S. Army Ranger, paratrooper, and former professor of psychology at West Point.
After retiring in 1998, he devoted himself to teaching, writing and research. He is the author of more than 10 books, including bestsellers that are recommended by the U.S. military and federal and local law enforcement academies.
His research has been cited by the President of the United States in a national address, he has testified before the Senate and Congress, and he has been invited to the White House twice to brief the President and Vice President.