Impact of Military Deployments on Troops

Introduction

Deployment is a very emotional experience for both the military personnel and to the whole family and friends. There are various emotional stages surrounding the deployment and these feelings can allay some fears. Soldiers and their families face difficulties and trauma when soldiers are deployed. Constraints of the unknown and the magnitude of hazards have profound psychological and social effects. Military families often need treatment during and after deployment to cope. When joining the military, soldiers and their families should be aware of the risks and prepare for hard times (Weis et. Al., 2008, pp. 196-207).

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common psychological conditions resulting from the war. By definition, war is traumatic. For many, the shock of the constant threat to their lives and gives them what they encounter stress and anxiety long after the events occurred (Taft et. Al., 2007, pp. 270-277). In severe cases, people have nervous breakdowns, nightmares, delusions and rage that require treatment and sometimes psychiatric counseling to manage and resolve. Some of the worst cases occur when soldiers experience things or take actions that are inconsistent with their personalities and values. The internal conflict can be devastating.

Thesis Statement

Multiple deployments can be the cause of the high rates in suicide, divorce, and PTSD

Background

Serving in the military is an honorable career and also a challenge. Military families face numerous and unique challenges of military life i.e. deal with the logistics of frequent transfers to the emotional trauma of deployment - along with everyday matters such as balancing work and family life and managing personal finances. The number of suicides among active soldiers and veterans of the U.S. Army continues to grow (Lincoln et. al., 2008, pp. 984-992). The number of annual suicides doubled in the past ten years more than. Thus, suicide is probably currently the leading cause of death among U.S. soldiers. The figures on the suicides on active duty are therefore more reliable than statistics on suicides among veterans.

In addition to the traumatic experience of war, the lack of care after leaving the service plays big role, so that the programs for active soldiers come to nothing. When active duty is a big problem, all attempts to unravel the taboo of suicide and mental illness in general are very successful. Many soldiers continue to refrain from social pressure on professional help. 43 percent of suicide victims took a month before their suicide no psychological support to complete. It is assumed that about the number of soldiers, who put their own lives to an end, rises sharply. Former members of the U.S. armed forces will continue to suffer the psychological and social consequences of their service and be exposed to the risks set their mental suffering or their prospects to a violent end (Lincoln et. al., 2008, pp. 984-992).

Discussion & Analysis

Children are mostly the group impacted by the mood swings that military detachment causes changes in your home environment. The family has to deal with the ...