It took me 9 years and a whole lot of re-education.
2006-11-13 22:43:24 · 8 answers · asked by redcoat7121 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I think i know what you went through!..I spent 7 years in the Australian army, and did 3 tours to Vietnam!..Where i was then blown up 4 times by the Americans!..{mind you, they didn't discriminate, they blew each other up as well!}..But after 'demob' i found civilian life very difficult to fit back into!..I survived by going to university and getting a degree in Geology!..But i still found it hard to tolerate the odd thinking of civilians, did you notice that you didn't seem to fit in?..I wonder if this was just paranoia or what?..Many Vietvets just didn't handle it at all!..a lot went "bush" many commit ed suicide, others went insane!.Moving from one world into another so suddenly has to have some sort of effect on the unprepared mind, and i bet you were never prepared by the Army for it were you?.
2006-11-13 23:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by paranthropus2001 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
After 6 years and 2 tours in Iraq I find it extremely difficult to readjust. In the military a sense of honor , integrity and pride is encouraged. Where as out here no one cares about anyone or anything other than themselves and the dollar. Most people have no sense of pride or a greater purpose. I know in time I will get used to this but for now it is extremely difficult to deal with the lifestyle difference. But all I know is for a 6 year period of time I worked with the best America had to offer in combat and out of combat!! Hooah! Tuskers, We pierce! 3rd ID !Go Army!
2006-11-14 06:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tusker9E 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I still find "civilians" hard to deal with. I took alot back with me from the military, especially the ideals I was taught about honor, duty, and discipline.
The men I served with were the greatest men I have ever known, and they were men from all different backgrounds, races, and religions. Today people don't seem to take any of the sacrifices made by our military men/women seriously, and it cheapens the actual sacrifices made.
People today are lazy and want everything spoon-fed to them, afraid to actually work for something. And it p!sses me off.
2006-11-14 08:51:36 · answer #3 · answered by chicago_paratrooper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Military 'life' is highly structured, strictly disciplined and organized. You're told what to do, when to do it and how to do it. You obey orders.
If you've served in a war zone, chances are you'll suffer from any of the levels of PTSD.
Yes, it takes time to become 'acclimated' back into civilian life. Most Veterans tend to 'hang out' together. You might want to check into a higher education (college) or just enjoy time with friends and family.
I thank you for your service and salute you as a Veteran.
2006-11-14 08:43:28 · answer #4 · answered by justawondering 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was never in the military but I know a lot of people who were. They are all good respectable people not like some of the idiots that have never served. I think everyone should have to serve two years in the military right after high school to get some disipline in their lives. It took me a long time to disipline myself.
2006-11-14 07:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by ChaliQ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the first time i got out of the military i couldn't adjust, i was a corpsman stationed with the marines. i tried to go to work as soon as i got home,, that didn't work. it took awhile for me to find a job,, then when i got one it wasn't very good, and every one was showing up drunk,, or high.That or they were doing it on the job, wasn't use to it,, and the comradely was no were to be found. to make a long story short i ended up reenlisting. I'm not sure how it is going to be this time when i get out. hopefully it will be a little better than the first time.
2006-11-14 09:35:04 · answer #6 · answered by redneckmp28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the military you can't give your opinion about many things. There is a difference but let me tell you you will feel much better out here. There are a lot of opportunities for education and careers. Must of all is your own freedom of thinking. I remember when I was in, the NCO's promoted the administrations views and jaded younger warriors about the real politics. They made political campaign to GWB because he was going to bring an increase in pay and housing for the military. Well yeah that happened but look at were we are now. Deep down in the **** hole of changing a Muslim country mentality. I think it will take you a while not 9 years but it will be worth for you to grow out of the military box and experience the real world with all its possibilities.
2006-11-14 07:06:22 · answer #7 · answered by ION-CONSTITUTION 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
still in the army and having a hard time readjustng thanks to my tours in iraq
2006-11-14 10:27:40 · answer #8 · answered by S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋