Quote Originally Posted by Ken White View Post
True but theoretically we're 65 years smarter today. Such an assessment won't be a panacea nor will it catch 'em all but I do believe it would be better than today's shotgun approach...
What research and studies exist, suggest that is incorrect, at least in regards to MH casualties. The reason for this is that, while a history of pre-existing mental health issues make PTSD more likely, the majority of soldiers diagnosed with PTSD have had NOsignificant MH history. There is also a large body of deployed soldiers w/ MH histories that have had no Combat related MH troubles. I appreciate your participation in the subject Ken, but on this matter I am closer to being a SME. Prevention of disciplinary failures in basic and early in enlistments may be more achievable through pre-screening however.
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