The Ageless Call to Serve : Rethinking Military Service for a Changing World.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Snodgrass, Lanny L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military psychiatry.

Post-traumatic stress disorder.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Casemate Publishers & Book Distributors, LLC, 2024.

Summary:

The Ageless Call to Serve by Lt. Col. Lanny Snodgrass explores the evolving dynamics of military service, emphasizing the impact of age on soldiers' mental health and effectiveness. Drawing from his experiences as an Army Commander and psychiatrist, Dr. Snodgrass argues for the integration of older, more mature soldiers into the military, challenging traditional age norms. The book highlights the psychological toll of war on young recruits and suggests that valuing experience and wisdom could enhance military operations. It advocates for a reimagined military structure that leverages the skills of older individuals, addressing issues such as PTSD and the mental health challenges faced by younger soldiers. Through personal narratives and professional insights, Snodgrass calls for a shift in military recruitment strategies to adapt to the changing nature of warfare. Generated by AI.

Contents:

The Ageless Call To Serve: Rethinking Military Service for a Changing World

Title

Copyright

Contents

Dedication

Foreword

Preface

Part I The Problem

1 Civilian to Soldier in Two Weeks

2 Age and Military Service

3 The Price We Pay for Sending Teenagers to War

4 Why Do Teenagers Enlist?

5 The Toll of War

Part II Time for Change

6 Don’t You Die on Me, Snodgrass!

7 Reimagining Age Limits for Military Service

8 Resilience Screening and Training

9 A New Strategy for Psychiatry in the Military

10 Centralizing the Military Health System to Better Serve All Ages

11 Technology and a Reimagined Military with No Age Barriers

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

Bibliography

Index Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781636244181

1636244181

OCLC:

1453196604