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Originally Posted by PiKA2001
It is my contention though that special forces are better trained/equipped to handle PTSD more so than the general military population, thereby lowering their risk of being afflicted by it.
But that's just MY opinion.
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Originally Posted by KSig RC
What parts of their training would account for this?
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research has shown that Special Forces soldiers are less susceptible to PTSD than other soldiers, including Rangers and Marines. neurological differences in the SF men, namely the production of the neuropeptide Y molecule at greater and sustained levels, which allowed them to avoid disassociation and stay mentally focused.
i don't know if it's genetic or due to the high-stress situations during selection and SF training. soldiers who made it through selection say it was the best training experiences of their lives, while the ones who washed out don't fare so well. their subjective views of the traumatic event may be the best predictors of PTSD.
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