Military training instructors are responsible for turning civilians into trained soldiers. They have different roles depending on the training course and are highly respected in the military community. They are not all military personnel, and the key qualification is being at the top of their field. The goal is to create well-trained soldiers who can […]
To become a military psychiatrist, complete ROTC or a similar program, a bachelor’s degree, and medical school. The most common path is to complete ROTC and a bachelor’s degree before four years of active service, then attend medical school and complete a psychiatric residency. Another option is to apply for the Armed Forces Health Professions […]
Military fiction comes in different types, including historical, branch-specific, science fiction, and alternate history. Historical novels are the most common, recreating famous battles through fictional characters. Branch-specific novels focus on technical accuracy, while alternate history explores the consequences of different outcomes in historical conflicts. Popular authors include Bernard Cornwell, Tom Clancy, Harry Turtledove, and Robert […]
Military sociology studies the military as a social group and organization, including interactions with other organizations and society. Topics include social class, race, gender, sexuality, religion, family, and interactions with society. It helps draw conclusions about both the military and society. Military sociology involves the study of a nation’s military as a social group of […]
The Military Payment Certificate (MPC) was introduced in 1946 to provide specially printed paper currency for military personnel, but it was used in the underground economy. The program was ended in 1973, and today, MPCs are collectibles with values depending on the information printed, misprints, and condition. The Military Payment Certificate (MPC) was first produced […]
Military families struggling with debt have several options for relief, including debt consolidation through credit counseling or loans, protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, student loan repayment programs, and debt settlement as a last resort. These options can create lower interest rates, longer payment periods, and reduced overall payments, but caution should be exercised […]
