What this combat experience scale ces measures
This combat experience scale ces estimates self-reported combat experience scale firefight witness blast near miss injury sight hypervigilance frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into firefight witness, blast near miss, injury sight, hypervigil cue. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your combat exposure concern index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed combat experience scale firefight witness blast near miss injury sight hypervigilance frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Firefight witness
How often combat CES firefight witness frequency signals appear.
Blast near miss
How often combat CES blast near miss frequency signals appear.
Injury sight
How often combat CES injury sight frequency signals appear.
Hypervigil cue
How often combat CES hypervigilance cue frequency signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the combat experience scale ces
Complete 22 items to receive your combat exposure concern index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your combat exposure concern index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Combat Exposure Concern | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed combat experience scale firefight witness blast near miss injury sight hypervigilance frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Combat Exposure Concern | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring combat experience scale firefight witness blast near miss injury sight hypervigilance frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Combat Exposure Concern | 66 to 100 | Frequent combat experience scale firefight witness blast near miss injury sight hypervigilance frequency signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report combat experience scale ces patterns on this screener
- A combat exposure concern index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Combat exposure concern index and sibling screeners
This combat experience scale ces screener uses original frequency items across four domains: firefight witness, blast near miss, injury sight, hypervigil cue. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Emotional trauma test | General trauma screen rather than combat exposure frequency items |
| Anxiety test | Anxiety focus rather than combat CES exposure cues |
Combat Experience Scale CES FAQ
What does this combat experience scale ces measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a combat exposure concern index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does a high CES score diagnose PTSD or combat disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate trauma or stress disorders after assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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