The French satirical magazine, think adult 'Private Eye', described the French armed Forces as 'Professional Assassins". A very annoyed defence department took them to court, only to lose.
Maybe someone can convince me that training anyone to kill is a good thing. If so, go ahead.
As for the reason behind the Vietnam war, check back to the South Vietnam refusal to hold a previously agreed all Vietnam vote.
As for "the trip", couldn't the conscripted have followed Muhammad Ali's lead?
Known as old git on the saxophone webs.