Table 3.
Frequencies of Yes/No answers of the combat exposure scale among Israeli combat veterans (N = 372).
| Combat exposure scale items | Frequencies | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes (%) | No (%) | |
| Being attacked or ambushed | 35 | 65 |
| Receiving incoming artillery, rocket, or mortar fire | 37 | 63 |
| Being shot at or receiving small-arms fire | 13 | 87 |
| Shooting or directing fire at the enemy | 57 | 43 |
| Being responsible for the death of an enemy combatant | 3 | 97 |
| Being responsible for the death of a non-combatant | 2 | 98 |
| Seeing dead bodies or human remains | 20 | 80 |
| Handling or uncovering human remains | 8 | 92 |
| Seeing dead or seriously injured IDF soldiers | 8 | 92 |
| Knowing someone seriously injured or killed | 29 | 71 |
| Participating in demining operations | 7 | 93 |
| Seeing ill or injured women or children whom you were unable to help | 14 | 86 |
| Being wounded or injured | 16 | 84 |
| Had a close call, was shot or hit, but protective gear saved you | 5 | 95 |
| Had a buddy shot or hit who was near you | 10 | 90 |
| Clearing or searching homes or buildings | 53 | 47 |
| Engaging in hand-to-hand combat | 11 | 89 |
| Saved the life of a soldier or civilian | 17 | 83 |