but put them in a combat zone then all caveats are off, they're in the front line and not knowing if the community gets to cash that cheque
Yeah, but all that was in the brochure before they signed on the dotted line. None of that should be a surprise to them. Every single member is a volunteer.
All civilian jobs have the protection of OH & S, absolutely no protection in the military
Rubbish.
http://www.defence.gov.au/WHS/