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Army Says Morale of US Troops Hurt by Afghan War
A similar assessment in Iraq this year showed fewer soldiers suffering psychological problems compared to previous years, as violence levels there fall, the army said.
The findings came as President Barack Obama faces a pivotal decision on sending additional forces to Afghanistan and amid renewed scrutiny of the mental fitness of American troops after the Fort Hood shootings last week.Related article: Obama promises Afghan decision
The suspected gunman in the assault, Major Nidal Hasan, was due to deploy to Afghanistan and some of the victims in the shooting included his comrades also assigned to help soldiers there traumatized by combat.Related article: Fort Hood shooter paralyzed
The mental health survey showed soldiers in Afghanistan "reported higher combat exposure and lower unit morale compared to previous years," the army said.
Only 5.7 percent of soldiers surveyed in Afghanistan rated morale for their units as high or very high, compared to 10.2 percent in 2007, according to the assessment.
But soldiers were more positive about their personal morale, with 17.6 percent saying their own morale was high compared to 15.4 percent two years ago.
The assessment underlined the psychological toll of repeated deployments as well as a lack of time home between combat tours, which commanders have cited as key factors in a rise in suicides and depression.
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