The Definition of "Cohesion" in Close Combat Units
From the Report of the Presidential Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces, November 15, 1992, Finding 2.5.1, p. C80:
“Cohesion is the relationship that develops in a unit or group where (1) members share common values and experiences; (2) individuals in the group conform to group norms and behavior in order to ensure group survival and goals; (3) members lose their personal identity in favor of a group identity; (4) members focus on group activities and goals; (5) unit members become totally dependent on each other for the completion of their mission or survival; and (6) group members must meet all standards of performance and behavior in order not to threaten group survival.”
This definition stresses the importance of survival and mission accomplishment. The primary concern is not individualism, but the best interests of the military unit as as a whole. Note that the word "survival" appears three times, and the word "group" appears eight times in one short paragraph.
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