Violence In The Field Becomes Violence In The Mind

Violence in the field during times of war is nothing unusual. While being in a live combat zone is certainly a harrowing experience, with many soldiers coming back with at least mild symptoms of depression and potentially trauma, one generally does not expect combat-ready behavior to manifest outside of the field of operations. The armed forces have programs and personnel in place to help ease the transition back to civilian life, for example, because it recognizes the psychological damage being in combat can cause.
That doesn't mean that problems with soldiers returning home are impossible, however. In fact, according to data gathered from various sources by the armed forces, many servicemen that have been cycled in and out of active combat zones have been implicated or directly involved in various violent crimes.
Under orders from high ranking officials both within and without the military structure, a task force has been assigned to investigate the records and personnel involved in all violent instances. The crimes have ranged from murder to assault, and reports of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault have also been noted to rise. The investigation is said to involve a review of the recruitment, medical and service records, training, and personal histories of all involved.
From the start, the inquiry was determined what could be done to prevent such violent outbursts from the enlisted, as well as figure out why the current procedures for dealing with psychological problems are proving inadequate protection. Some experts have noted that the current program focuses on depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and is oriented more towards those who are being sent home, rather than ones that are being rotated in and out of combat duty. This is an unusual move for military command, which has long denied that tenure in a combat zone can cause violent or criminal behavior in returning troops. However, many concerned commanders have noted that if the person in question had a clean record and only developed violent behavior after seeing combat duty, it is logical to assume that their stint in a war zone caused a change in behavior. They have also stated that the results of the investigation may prompt military care to cover more than just depression or psychological trauma.