Comparison of Civilian Trauma and Combat Trauma

In an attempt to understand the impacts of multiple deployments on military service members, the author illustrates a comparison between civilian traumas and combat traumas. Furthermore, civilian single and multiple traumatic experiences are compared to military single and multiple traumas as experienced by veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The author presents a literature review to compare these traumas in an effort to decipher potential differences in military veterans. Implications for counselors and researchers are noted.