https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28255794/
Evidence indicates that a
substantial proportion of military personnel are involved in high-risk and antisocial behaviors that place them at jeopardy for criminal justice system involvement.
It systematically examines the prevalence of
self-reported antisocial behaviors, criminal justice system involvement, and substance abuse among the US population and military service members
Results showed that
military members were more prone to lifetime arrests and overall substance misuse. However, additional findings emerged suggesting that, while the military population overall seems to be positively associated with
higher criminal activity than that found in the civilian population, these findings were based on a specific subgroup of the veteran population. This subgroup is comprised of individuals who likely did not fit in with the military culture and
were discharged from the military early in their careers.