Distinctive Military Attitudes among U.S. Enlistees, 1976-1997: Self-Selection versus Socialization.

The article analyzes several surveys regarding the perennial interests and attitude of military personnel in comparison with civilian views in the United States. It reflects that the military personnel in the nation are above average in patriotism, nationalism, conservatism and traditionalism. The surveys reveal that the senior military officers have shown more conservative and militant attitudes toward many issues than civilians. According to a survey, the young men entering the military are slightly more hawkish in comparison with their counterparts in the civilian labor force.