Measurements for the institutional cohesion dimension of the standard model of military group cohesion

Notwithstanding the prominence of so-called Standard Model Military Group Cohesion (SMMGC), important parts model are understudied: both conceptually and empirically. In this article we, first, synthesize previous research to conceptualize measure overlooked institutional cohesion dimension. Second, we test validity proposed full four-dimensional SMMGC using a survey an Italian Alpini battalion, more rigorous methods than in research. Results supportive our measurements model. We thus make methodological empirical contribution further ongoing debate on military cohesion.