The concept of getting enlisted in the military has been traded as the ideal illustration of service to the country. Most middle-aged citizens have enlisted in an effort of expressing their commitment to their country as well as the illustration of their patriotism. Besides, military veterans have been presented as the ideal heroes and the epitome of commitment to the growth and success of the nation. It may be argued that such impressions are designed to lure new recruits. In most cases, the desire to join the military is perceived as a family trait where serving the country is considered an honor and source of pride. Most recruits are lured into enlisting following the evaluation of the possible benefits that may be enjoyed including college support, veteran discount, and medical cover.
Unfortunately, the ideal appreciation of the challenges associated with enlisting in the military remains appreciated following the recruitment. Apparently, the entire concept of military enlisting may not be considered to be as rosy as it has been presented. There exist numerous challenges that face the recruits beyond the idea impression shared regarding its appropriateness. This paper seeks to evaluate key concerns that need to be addressed by potential military recruits prior to their enlisting. Enlisting with the military is a devoted initiative that needs to be anchored on the appreciation of the possible challenges and limitations as compared to the tantalizing narratives and perceptions.
Freedom is considered central to the areas of friction with respect to joining the military. Recruits are rarely advised on the depth of limitations that will be exercised to their freedoms and ability to make autonomous decisions. Military protocols dictate the process of decision making to relate with the ranking orders. Apparently, junior members are anticipated to engage the duties of their seniors without indication of possible elements of disrespect (Rossiter et al., 2016). Such assumption may be perceived to contrast with the approaches engaged under the civilian life setting. Civilian decisions are founded on the concept of plausibility with adherence being annexed to variables such as respect and authority among others.
Also, the concept of autonomy in decision making is heavily promoted in the various tools of civilian life, including the national constitution (Spiro et al., 2016). Such assumption seems to be distanced when the concept of the military is integrated. It would be perceived unacceptable to deviate from the standard grooming and dressing practices among other routine practices. Unfortunately, the intensity of curtailing in the freedom of the recruits is rarely presented to the recruits; leading to their disappointment and inefficiency in service (Rossiter et al., 2016).
Family dissociation is considered is rarely comprehended until the eventual posting of the service personnel. In most cases, the enlisting citizens tend to relate the concept of family dissociation to apply only in the cases of active warfare (Crow et al., 2016). However, details on the possible scenarios where they would need permission to attend to the key events in their children such as birthdays, graduation and weddings are rarely presented. Also, the implication of the duty with respect to the needs of their lives is rarely articulated prior to enlisting. In essence, the decision to spend time with family tends to be obliterated when the commitment to the service is considered (Rossiter et al., 2016). Besides, the training program is anticipated to integrate the recruits into family units of siblings that are founded on the principle of responsibility. It is essential for the participating players to be able to appreciate the depth of the duty call and its implications to the family bonds. In most cases, such perceptions are rarely considered during the recruitment process (Crow et al., 2016). Most recruits tend to appreciate the suggested limitations in the later stages of their training; leading to compliance challenges.
The concept of military responsibility is promoted along the integration and success interests of the respective units. In essence, the unit members are considered a family with respect to their ability to address assignments and defend from the enemy. However, such impressions are rarely presented during the recruitment or training process. Instead, the recruits are integrated into a competitive environment comprised of rivals (Spiro et al., 2016). It may be observed that the impression of recruitment competition tends to define the perception shared by the enlisting citizens. Besides, the concept of presuming the responsibility of fellow adults may be perceived to be invalid in the civilian citizens. Integrating such assumptions in the lives of the recruits may be perceived a challenge that would impair the principle sources of adhesive that defines the military infrastructure (Rossiter et al., 2016). In essence, the promotion of such concepts allows the appreciation of the disparities that have defined the military and the civilian lifestyles. Moreover, the concept of responsibility extends beyond the caring of the fellow unit members to the usage of key operation utilities such as artilleries (Spiro et al., 2016). It is anticipated that the appreciation of such concepts of responsibility is rarely presented to the potential recruits; leading to misperception of the expectations associated with the military life.
Conclusion
The process of enlisting into the military is clouded with numerous misconceptions regarding the anticipated life. In most cases, the recruits are attracted by the numerous benefits associated with military service while misinformed on the plausible restrictions that may be experienced in the course of their services. Apparently, most of such restrictions pose a significant challenge to the success of the recruits in the respective assignments. In some cases, the limitations may extend to the personal lives of the recruit, leading to extensive lifestyle crises. Unfortunately, such information is rarely presented to the recruit prior to their enlisting. In response, most recruits tend to manifest symptoms of disappointment and regret that are eventually conveyed in their commitment to service. Arguably, the rise of military challenges such as rogue officers may be associated with such perceptions. It is essential for the interested recruits to familiarize with the military challenges prior to their enlisting in the hope of achieving a fruitful experience in the service.
