As Sierra Leone's former colonial power, Britain hopes its increased commitment to Sierra Leone will encourage other countries to provide troops for the UN force.

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Glitzy Pentagon marketing campaigns, military-backed Hollywood films and first-person shooter video games elevate the cultural status of uniformed troops and encourage us to identify with them.

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According to Duplease and Sperry, moving around the operations center during each day's 12-hour shifts helps get the troops more comfortable with their presence and encourage them to reach out for help.

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But in a shift, the administration is now considering proposing a new UN resolution to encourage other countries to send more troops.

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