What is the term (other than debrief) used by the military to deprogram a soldier with they return from war?

Answer 1

its called reintegration

Answer 2

lmao!!

Are you serious??

Well, first of all this question assumes that soldiers are "programmed" (like a computer??) or maybe you mean "brainwashed" to fight a war to begin with. You must watch too many movies. Don't feel bad though. I used to think the same thing, and when I entered Marine Corps boot camp, my #1 goal was to come out "unbrainwashed". What I learned was that being "highly trained" is not the same thing as "brainwashed". The skills you learn to to anything in life stay with you forever. So to answer your question, I will simply ask you another one: Why would the military want to "un-train" their soldiers, and even if they could, how could that be possible?

BTW you seem to have the definition of "debrief" confused. Debrief is just a way for the military to gain as much info as possible from their soldiers after a mission.

Answer 3

I'll agree with Michelle a on the word reintegrate. It is a very big transition from a combat zone to a peace type environment. It is real tough at first, but with the training
that the military gives, in about a month, the soldier should be able to adapt. If not, he or she will go into a mental health program for a period of time and that will not be held against the soldier's personnel records and
will not be made public!!

Answer 4

Soldiers aren't deprogrammed. They try to reintegrate them.

It is sort of like trying to reintegrate someone coming out of prison for several years. They have gotten used to the habits and routines associated with the way they lead thier lives while in prison. Life on the outside is going to be different for them, and they need to be prepared to adjust to that life.

Same thing with the military and the soldiers coming home from war. They have spent a year in an area that was mentally and physically different than being back here in the states. The emotional stressors can also be a factor when returning from somewhere like that.

Answer 5

In the Marine Corps, before you get out, you go through SEPS. Basically they will discuss entereing the civilian world again. I only did four years in the service, and it was an adjustment getting out. I was a Cpl, and held the billet of Platoon Sgt in my platoon, as we had no Sgt's or SSg't, and our Gunny was the acting platoon Commander since we didn't hav ean officer. What I said went. The Plt Commander would inform me of what needed to be done, and I would get it done. I gave orders, and they were followed.

It is a transition, even during peace time. The military, I am sure, is making sure to work with those people who have served in Iraq and are getting out.

If you are just talking about when they come home, and return to their duty station in the states, there are many programs offered. That alone is a transition. My Father served in Iraq in the 90's and this last time. Coming home was tough. While he was happy to be home, it took some getting used to. Though there aren't many comforts while deployed, you get used to that. When you come to the states, and get bombarded by everything in front of you, it takes some adjustment.

My Father said one of the toughest things was going to the Super Walmart. Over there, the PX is very limited on what it carries. For basic needs you may have a choice between one or two products. Then, you walk in to the Super Walmart after a year of that, and it can be overwhelming. Funny thing, he said that he would still choose between the two or three they had in Iraq even though there were 10 other choices now available.

Answer 6

Decompression training, and it's not to "de-program". They teach service members how to reintegrate back into their families. While they were away, their significant others had to be mother and father. They had to handle all the responsibilities and more than likely did it their own way. Children, especially younger ones, are a year (or more) older and don't view there parents the same when the soldier deployed.

Not all installations and services use the same term either.

Answer 7

Counseling

Answer 8

I cannot believe you would use such a deprecatory term to describe a service man of the United States. I can only assume your politics lean towards a red flag. You disgust me.

Answer 9

I was given classes in family reunions and given briefing on transition back to civilian life.

There was no 'deprogramming' (nor was there any 'programming' either).

Answer 10

We don't "deprogram" our soldiers. Our military doesn't use hypnosis or mind control to get our soldiers to fight and fight well.

Answer 11

Its funny, the army never programmed me to duck when i hear gunfire. I wasn't aware that i was programmed, but maybe that explains why i do a backflip everytime i hear the doorbell ring.