[PDF] Military Past Civilian Present eBook

Author : Paul Taylor
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 16,28 MB
Release : 2019-11-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 3030308294

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This edited book presents a synthesis of current international knowledge on the topic of military veteran transition to civilian life. Understanding the transition of individuals from military institutions to civilian life is of great importance. The essential elements of transition support are currently widely debated in order to assess current practice and potential shortcomings in the intention to improve health, welfare and social outcomes for military veterans. This text links original research and critical commentary to public policy and practice in the area of veteran transition. Doing so through a collection of international perspectives assists in locating continuity and difference between strategies, agendas and the realities of what is actually known of the veteran’s experience. Chapters in this text examine the subject of transition along lines of enquiry that focus in on themes such as social justice, veteran identity and developments in transition agendas. Globally, many veterans face complex social issues such as low income, barriers to employment, and problems of health and welfare. Chapters take stock of the real-world issues affecting veterans and at the same time casts a critical eye over the limitations in accessing, or denial of access to opportunities, support and remedy. The veteran identity is an important dimension of enquiry here. This book looks at the relational factors between the veteran and the public, the creation of a master status and the challenges faced by veterans in transitioning into a cultural context that is saturated with imagery of what a veteran ‘is’. Chapters also seek to pose recommendations as to how the policy and practice agenda that surrounds veterans and the bridging of the gap between military and civilian life may be developed. Here authors point towards the value of knowledge, research and analysis that is underpinned by participatory strategies with veterans themselves. For example, seeking to establish lines of enquiry that value the voice of veterans as an ongoing and iterative dimension of developing understanding.

Author : Williamson Murray
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,23 MB
Release : 2006-05-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1139452584

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In today's military of rapid technological and strategic change, obtaining a complete understanding of the present, let alone the past, is a formidable challenge. Yet the very high rate of change today makes study of the past more important than ever before. The Past as Prologue, first published in 2006, explores the usefulness of the study of history for contemporary military strategists. It illustrates the great importance of military history while simultaneously revealing the challenges of applying the past to the present. Essays from authors of diverse backgrounds - British and American, civilian and military - come together to present an overwhelming argument for the necessity of the study of the past by today's military leaders in spite of these challenges. The essays of Part I examine the relationship between history and the military profession. Those in Part II explore specific historical cases that show the repetitiveness of certain military problems.

Author : Mitre Corporation
Publisher :
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 23,37 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Soldiers
ISBN :

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Transitioning from active military duty back into civilian life is a common and expected part of the lives of those who serve in the military. Yet returning to civilian life often creates unique challenges. Research shows that comprehensive support for service members and veterans during the transition back into civilian life is critical for veteran short- and long-term well-being and success. Too often transitioning service members and veterans face difficulties learning about and accessing the robust benefits and services they have earned. This research paper outlines the current state of the transition process for members of the military and discusses support options available through the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Author : William Thomas Allison
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 50,26 MB
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1000059456

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Now in its third edition, American Military History examines how a country shaped by race, ethnicity, economy, regionalism, and power has been equally influenced by war and the struggle to define the role of a military in a free and democratic society. Organized chronologically, the text begins at the point of European conflict with Native Americans and concludes with military affairs in the early 21st century, providing an important overview of the military’s role on an international, domestic, social, and symbolic level. The third edition is fully updated to reflect recent developments in military policy and the study of military history and war and society, thus providing students a foundational understanding of the American military experience. This book will be of interest to students of American history and military history. It is designed to allow instructors flexibility in structuring a course.

Author : Kenneth Michael Pollack
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 697 pages
File Size : 47,43 MB
Release : 2019
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 0190906960

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Armies of Sand asks, 'why have Arab militaries fought so poorly in the modern era?' It examines the performance of over two-dozen Arab militaries from 1948 to 2017, and compares them to a half-dozen non-Arab militaries, to conclude that politics, economics, and culture all contributed to the past weakness of Arab armies.

Author : United States. Department of the Army. Office of Military History
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 31,81 MB
Release : 1965
Category :
ISBN :

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"Part I ... describes the use of civilians in terms of types of functions and duties they have performed at various periods in history in relation to the nature, mission, and functions of the Army during such periods ... Part II concerns civilian usage in terms of individual employees -- more specifically, direct-hire employees ... the impetus for preparation of this history stemmed from current military-civilian substitutability programs, which concern potential replacement of military personnel with direct-hire civilian employees"--Preface.

Author : Carl Castro
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 13,20 MB
Release : 2019-08-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 012815313X

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Military Veteran Reintegration: Approach, Management, and Assessment of Military Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life offers a toolkit for researchers and practitioners on best practices for easing the reintegration of military veterans returning to civilian society. It lays out how transition occurs, identifies factors that promote or impede transition, and operationalizes outcomes associated with transition success. Bringing together experts from around the world to address the most important aspects of military transition, the book looks at what has been shown to work and what has not, while also offering a roadmap for best-results moving forward. Contains evidence-based interventions for military veteran-to-civilian transition Features international experts from North America, Europe and Asia Includes how to measure transition outcomes Outlines recovery programs for the injured and sick Identifies factors that promote or impede successful transition