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Table 1

HR policies in place as perceived by participants

	Military HR-policy	NGO HR-policy
Pre-deployment	Pre-deployment training which prepares them for the mission but also provides information about available support services	Induction week involves deployment training and various briefings regarding the deployment and post-deployment phase
Deployment	Visit by psychologists in the operational area to provide support and boost morale	Not mentioned
Post-deployment	Fixed period for disembarkation leave Option to reach out using the contact numbers provided before deployment Post-deployment briefing with the lessons learned	Variable timing for leave. The demand for volunteers limits reintegration time Conversation with career advisors which encompass reflections on successes and challenges during the mission, future career trajectories and preferences for the next mission Debriefings with a focus on technical aspects

	Military HR-policy	NGO HR-policy
Pre-deployment	Pre-deployment training which prepares them for the mission but also provides information about available support services	Induction week involves deployment training and various briefings regarding the deployment and post-deployment phase
Deployment	Visit by psychologists in the operational area to provide support and boost morale	Not mentioned
Post-deployment	Fixed period for disembarkation leaveOption to reach out using the contact numbers provided before deploymentPost-deployment briefing with the lessons learned	Variable timing for leave. The demand for volunteers limits reintegration timeConversation with career advisors which encompass reflections on successes and challenges during the mission, future career trajectories and preferences for the next missionDebriefings with a focus on technical aspects

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