Joiner’s (2007) Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (IPTS) has shown promise in understanding the ongoing problem veteran suicide. Consistent with IPTS, it was hypothesized that perceived burdensomeness (PB) and thwarted belongingness (TB) would significantly predict suicidal ideation (SI), while acquired capability (AC) SI after controlling for effects PB TB on SI. It also Army veterans’ help-seek...