In combat, Carlos died by intentionally stepping in front of a bullet that was intended for one of the soldiers for whom he was responsible. Durkheim would call this an example of:

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Durkheim would classify Carlos's action as altruistic suicide, which occurs when individuals are so well integrated into their community that they are willing to die for its benefit. In this case, Carlos sacrifices his life for another soldier, demonstrating a high level of social integration and commitment to his group.

In Combat, Carlos Died by Intentionally Stepping in Front of a Bullet