Is there an averaged ratio that can be applied to the chances of an infantryman surviving as opposed to dying during the entire duration of a war while in active duty? I don't mean for one war I mean one for all? Perhaps some professor or some historian has come up with a rough average?
Does anyone know statistics for the chances of surviving compared to dying in any war? Is there an average?
Too many variables to get much useful information out of such a question - who's fighting? what is their job (truck driver vs. infantryman, etc.)? how active is the opposition? where is the conflict?...
Reply:There are, but it is not for all wars. Medical care, medical evacuation times, personal protective equipment(body armor, helmets), the enemy's weapon systems, and environment all most be taken into effect.
A easy way, but not that accurate, is to take the number killed divided by the number who fought there. For Iraq say 3,800 divided by 500,000 equals 0.76% chance of being killed, or for every 1000 soldiers 7.6 will be killed.
These numbers are not accurate, but you can see how to do the math for a rough figure.
Reply:I'm interested in this myself!!
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