Not to hijack the tread but to congratulate an old mate by the name of Tim.C who made the (right) decision to enter the QF cadetship back in '98' in lieu of the RAAF. Your dad was right!
Anyone with the chance of scoring the cadetship should take it by the scruff & not lament their lack of 'GA war-ies' or otherwise come bar time.
Your health, wealth, & happiness are far more important.
Tim, if you're out there, pm me... it'd be good to catch up for a long overdue beer.
Cheers mate