Trained Perspective: Connected Between Boot Camp and the Civilian-Military Divide
Anthony Palomado Agutos
Abstract:The purpose of this paper is to explore the lasting effects that boot camp has and to argue its contribution to the civilian-military divide. Drawing from first-hand experiences of veterans, as well as using analysis from individuals engaging with these topics, I outline why it is difficult for veterans to fully reconnect with their civilian lifestyles, while also discussing the hardships that come to those who are able to successfully reintegrate themselves. Finally, I end by offering my potential prescriptio… Show more
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