Sheepdog Tip of the Day, Before Combat tip 113
When raw recruits are faced with seemingly sadistic abuse and hardship (which they "escape" through weekend passes and, ultimately, graduation) they are among many other things being inoculated against the stresses of combat.
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, On Killing
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