Exercise can help 'combat' the effects of stress.
They have been 'combating' the rebels for months.
Some of these soldiers have never seen 'combat'.
(..) She's still a girl. You made her look . The opportunities for spontaneity are obviously lacking below ground. So what you're suggesting is we toss her into combat? I can't sanction putting an untrained civilian in battle just for effect. This is not the Capitol. That is exactly what I'm suggesting. (..)2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1