PTSD Treatment while in battle, written by the British Military

This is the accepted belief system I was being raised by.

From British Military Records,

"You are able to explain to him that there is really nothing wrong with him, give him a rest at the aid post if necessary and a day or two’s sleep, go up with him to the front line, and, when there, see him often, sit down beside him and talk to him about the war and look through his periscope and let the man see you are taking an interest in him."

I am in total agreement with the treatment method stated above. At the age of 10, my belief system accepted this type of treatment, every word of it. This was my perception when I signed up for the draft during the Vietnam war. My fear was being stationed in a computer room when I wanted to be on the front, like my father and step-father were. I heard their stories. I listened to their stories. I imagined their stories.

My belief system was to leave my personal beliefs at home, immediately when I was called to service, even before being sworn in. My personal belief system would be turned off after repeating the affirmation, "Do not be of concern to one who kills the body, be concerned of the one who can take your soul." The Mott motto: We shall be known by our deeds as we shall be judged by our deeds." would be meaningless.

I would be under the rule of a new belief system, without doubt or regret. I would go "play" in the "Devil's Den". After duty was complete, I would throw away someone else's belief system and return to my personal belief system, returning home as if nothing happened. And it didn't happen, because I wasn't living my belief system. I don't "play" in the "Devil's Den". I never have and never will.

When I see pictures, I will have no recall.