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The Army was effective in indoctrinating the children by catering to their basic needs, while also helping them learn to protect themselves, and give them a sense of belonging. After Ishmael and his friends; Alhaji, Kanei, Moriba, and Musa . Once indoctrinated into the Army life Ishmael’s essential needs were met. After going without shoes and clean clothes for a long time, the Army gives the children clothes of different colors and shoes from different brands. The children also receive a meal, and a place to lay their heads, While receiving all of these necessary items to survive, these precious items do come at a hefty

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