In the Combat and Operational stress continuum, which zone is described as REACTING to life's normal stressors, mild and reversible?

• A. Green Zone
• B. Yellow Zone
• C. Orange Zone
• D. Red Zone

Answer: (B)

Recognizing how stress affects functioning, the Yellow Zone describes reacting to life's normal stressors with mild symptoms that are reversible. In this zone a person may feel some worry, irritability, sleep disturbance, or heightened arousal, but they can still perform daily tasks and duties. The key point is that these symptoms are mild and can fade with support, rest, and coping strategies. In contrast, Green means normal functioning with no significant stress reaction, Orange involves more pronounced symptoms that impair functioning and may require help, and Red is crisis-level distress needing urgent intervention.