It's a very good question to ask. Today I can't provide specific numbers returning from theatre, but I could get those numbers to the committee if you would like to see them.
I can tell you the prevalence in the organization, going through our VAC colleagues and watching statistics coming in, it's really based on the pensions and services that have been provided. We know right now, in all, serving and retired members are at about 3,900-plus. Members who have been diagnosed with PTSD or another related operational stress injury are one of our top three injuries.
We're putting in place all kinds of strategies. The number is quite high and it has been trending up over the last two to three years. I believe it's because of the efforts that we're making about getting this out. DND led the way on this, but the RCMP are getting the message out that it is important that we do have this.
When members are about to be deployed to theatre, they undergo assessments. Their wives and families are invited to the assessment phase, as well as when they return, depending on which theatre it is. I'll get you the list. From Afghanistan there was a closing off period where we gave them some time off, as well as those in the assessment phase. Then, subsequent to that, they can go every month, or as need be, depending on what the diagnosis is. We do bring them back and make sure they're okay.