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Good thread.
I would say it all depends on the individual. For me, the greatest advantage from my military service ( six years USMC Combat Engineer, five years Oregon National Guard Infantry) is the ability to act under stress and deal with prolonged periods of discomfort. Sure, I learned tactical skills, but I know people who've never served who are just as skilled or better.
I also know people who work in hospital emergency rooms who have just as good of an ability to act under stress, who I'd choose for my SHTF team over some of the Marines and National Guard soldiers I served with.
In summary, military service will give an individual an advantage, but not an ultimate advantage that will override everyting else.
I would say it all depends on the individual. For me, the greatest advantage from my military service ( six years USMC Combat Engineer, five years Oregon National Guard Infantry) is the ability to act under stress and deal with prolonged periods of discomfort. Sure, I learned tactical skills, but I know people who've never served who are just as skilled or better.
I also know people who work in hospital emergency rooms who have just as good of an ability to act under stress, who I'd choose for my SHTF team over some of the Marines and National Guard soldiers I served with.
In summary, military service will give an individual an advantage, but not an ultimate advantage that will override everyting else.