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SUPPLEMENTAL

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Combat Mindset Scale-Training Scale and Scoring Guide

EOD Combat Mindset Scale-Training (CMS-T)
Each of the following items describes a specific situation that you may encounter during your training.
Please rate how frequently these situations apply to you on the following scale: Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
1 I set very specific goals for training evolutions 1 2 3 4 5
2 I talk to myself to help my drill performance 1 2 3 4 5
3 During training evolutions, I visualize successful past performance 1 2 3 4 5
4 My attention wanders during training evolutions 1 2 3 4 5
5 I practice a way to relax prior to the start of training evolutions 1 2 3 4 5
6 While executing emergency or tactical procedures during training 1 2 3 4 5
evolutions, my mastery of fundamental skills enables fluid critical thinking
7 I use relaxation techniques during training evolutions 1 2 3 4 5
8 I utilize internal dialogue during training evolutions 1 2 3 4 5
9 I am able to control distracting thoughts during training evolutions 1 2 3 4 5
10 While executing emergency or tactical procedures during training
evolutions, my thoughts and skills flow naturally from one to another 1 2 3 4 5
11 I prepare for training evolutions by relaxing 1 2 3 4 5
12 While executing emergency or tactical procedures during training
evolutions, I allow the whole skill to happen naturally without 1 2 3 4 5
concentrating on each detail
13 Prior to/during training evolutions, I practice methods to calm myself or 1 2 3 4 5
“psych down” when necessary
14 When things are going poorly during training evolutions, I keep my 1 2 3 4 5
composure
15 During training evolutions, when I visualize my performance, I imagine it 1 2 3 4 5
as realistically as possible using my senses
16 When I am distracted, I refocus my attention efficiently during training
evolutions 1 2 3 4 5
17 Prior to/during training evolutions, I practice calming myself or
“psyching down” when necessary 1 2 3 4 5
18 I have trouble staying focused during training evolutions 1 2 3 4 5
19 I don’t set goals for training evolutions 1 2 3 4 5

EOD CMS-T Scoring Guide*
Subscale score = (sum score of numbered items) divided by (/) the total number of subscale items. “rev” = indicates a reverse-scored item
(1 = 5; 2 = 4; 3 = 3; 4 = 2; 5 = 1)
Relaxation = (5 + 7 + 11 + 13 + 17) / 5
Attentional-emotional control = (4rev + 9 + 14 + 16 + 18rev) / 5
Goal setting-visualization = (1 + 3 + 15 + 19rev) / 4
Internal dialogue = (2 + 8) / 2
Automaticity = (6 + 10 + 12) / 3
*Norms have not yet been established for the CMS-T.

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