Philip Caputo is a product of the US Marines system during the Vietnam War. ... Later upon arriving in Vietnam, psychological changes are brought forth gradually through experiences. ... It is during events like this where he establishes a "whatever it takes " attitude towards meeting the expected levels of soldiering. ... Once in Vietnam, training becomes an afterthought. ... It develops a mindset that death is acceptable and just a part of war, that it is an undeniable event so it is best to adapt to it. ...

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