jord wrote:
FatherTed wrote:
Im thinking of maybe going into the RAF after uni. Ive been flying a fair few times, and the instructor said i was a natural, and ive always wanted to be a pilot.
On the other hand, im also pretty good with a rifle, so maybe infantry would be good for me.
And i did like 4/5 years in the ATC, so i know stuff about that sorta thing.
But i dno
If you're a Uni then I would imagine RAF is for you. You'd be too overqualified for infantry, plus you may as well use your degree to earn serious money.
Nah You're never too overqualified for infantry. I could go officer school if I wanted to but I don't, the basis I'll be laying in the first years is crucial for me if I ever wish to be a good commander.
You see, if you start as an NCO your bond with the soldiers is alot closer and you actually get to do and see the exact same stuff as your men do. You'll experience, and know what kind of shit they'll go through and you'll know how to work them up eventually. Camraderie is extremely important to me, and probably very usefull in the army life.
last thing I'd want to is become is an officer that never really saw combat anyway.