As I mentioned, part of the fault lies with the veteran. One of the things I tell our people and drum into them continually is not to assume that people know what you're talking about, particularly if you're using technical terms. Be specific. Don't say “I lived in a hoochie”; say “I lived in a hole in the ground that was six feet deep, flooded in summer, frozen in winter, infested with rats and lice, and dug in ground that was fertilized with human waste and sprayed every day with DDT.” I think that would probably make a difference when he presents his case.
On October 30th, 2006. See this statement in context.