How much combat do Army Armor Officers see?

Chase,

I know you are concerned about combat. Most positions are not immune. There are basically three items to consider in that context:

1. Global conflict is at its highest in several decades.
2. Risk of PTSD can be just as high in the reserves as active duty.
3. There are also other risks that are higher for vets than civilians: PTSD, LEGAL drug use, smoking, domestic abuse, divorce, suicide, compulsive sexual disorder, etc.

I am pasting two articles below, one on world conflict and the other on PTSD risk for guard/reserves. If you'd like more information, then please check the comment section for my expanded answer. It's a Yahoo*Best*Answer.

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Title: 10 Conflicts to Watch in 2017:
From Turkey to Mexico, the list of the world’s most volatile flashpoints got a lot more unpredictable this year. Jan 5, 2017


Excerpts:

The world is entering its most dangerous chapter in decades. The sharp uptick in war over recent years is outstripping our ability to cope with the consequences. From the global refugee crisis to the spread of terrorism, our collective failure to resolve conflict is giving birth to new threats and emergencies. Even in peaceful societies, the politics of fear is leading to dangerous polarization and demagoguery.

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Places of conflict:

1. Syria
2. Iraq
3. Turkey
4. Yemen
5. Great Sahel-Lake Chad Basin
6. Congo
7. Sudan
8. Afghanistan
9. Myanmar
10. Ukraine
11. Mexico



Michael...Show more

If they are company grade, Captain and below, and the assigned unit is in a combat zone, the officer will see what combat the unit is involved in. If the officer is field grade, Major and above, it will depend on the specific assignment of the officer and he role his unit of assignment is involved with....Show more

well, action depends on being deployed into a war zone. most aren't deployed, so training and maintenance are the order of the day...Show more