Military Training Creating Docile Bodies

The military is a prime production facility for docile bodies. Each member is changed drastically from start to finish until they are ready for active duty. They are taught precision and control, both in movement and communication as failing at either can have disastrous consequences for their squad mates. However, the training creates a docile body that pursues a continuous cycle of physical and mental perfection. Being able to work under heavy burdens, both literally and figuratively, can be considered key subjects in the military. These pursuits can often be without end, even after leaving the military, the training sticks with the individual. Sometimes to the point that some are not able to return to civilian life. This is accomplished through repetition, practicing procedures such as weapon maintenance, combat drills, and rigorous physical conditioning until mastery is achieved. These pursuits without terminus change the individual into a combat ready soldier who can act on their training experience to understand and carry out orders. These body practices change many original aspects of the subject, they become more disciplined and assertive, since lacking either quality have dire effects when in the field. In this way, the military becomes a production facility, taking raw materials and refining them to create a product that can handle and thrive through the stress and strain of combat. They also make a product that is self-replicating in that the training stays with them and continues to effect beyond military life.