NationStates Jolt Archive


Insight into the "military mind."

Eutrusca
04-11-2004, 16:11
This article gives considerable insight into the way the majority of soldiers think. I highly recommend it.

http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,FL_marines_110404,00.html?ESRC=eb.nl
MUL NUN-KI
04-11-2004, 16:26
An interesting article-yes. What is the insight? That soldiers can be angry, vengeful, aprehensive, or afraid?

Capt. Nash said, "This kind of counterinsurgency is frustrating and stressful. To be in a passive, defensive position, to not know who the enemy is, to know that the people you are shaking hands with during the day, and giving candy to their children, are going to be the same one who mortar you at night..."

Brothers in arms exhibit truly amazing resiliance. It is difficult to maintain spirit. The worst case development is the rise of a "kill them all" sentiment.

I think I need to go listen to Black Sabbath 'War Pigs' now.