ABSTRACT
This chapter proposes warrior identity problem (WIP) as a new diagnostic category and subcategory of identity problem. Identity problem occurs in late adolescence due to interference in identity development and an absence of character synthesis. WIP appears to develop as a solution to identity problem in some individuals. Because I have observed WIP only in combat veterans of military service, my main focus will be on WIP in relation to the military. The extent to which this condition occurs among the nonmilitary is uncertain, but it seems likely that it may be found in other populations of young adults.
