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Going into combat is part of life in the military. Here’s how to prepare.

Key Points:

  • Have courage.
  • Find a purpose that makes the risk worth-taking.
  • Don’t dehumanize what you’ve been asked to do.
  • Don’t lose touch with your loved ones.

Quote This:

In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future. – Alex Haley

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Talk About It
  1. What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Have you ever been deployed into a combat zone/are you preparing to go? Where did/will you go? How long?
  3. Why can it be harmful to simply ignore fear instead of processing and overcoming it?
  4. What are the goals of your combat mission? How can you internalize those goals so that they are your motivation?
  5. Is hatred an inescapable byproduct of war? Must soldiers hate their enemy to prevail? Explain.
  6. Why is it important for you to maintain your relationships back home? Why is it important to your family and loved ones to receive communication?
  7. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.