2021 data shows US Army Armor community enlisted tankers have three times higher suicide rate than other soldiers, with demanding workload, vehicle maintenance, and late hours contributing; specialized suicide prevention efforts and resources needed.
2019-2021 data reveals a high suicide rate among US Army's Armor community, with enlisted tankers three times more likely to die by suicide than other soldiers. Demanding workload, maintaining vehicles during training, and late-night/early morning hours are identified as contributing factors. Suicide prevention efforts must be tailored to address the unique challenges faced by armor units, and additional resources need to be allocated to manning, equipment, and support.
March 11, 2024
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