In my experience, the skill levels and professionalism of ex military in the civil world is without question. However, the 'attidude' is probably the biggest stumbling block to full integration. Though I do realise that this is subconciously drumed into these chaps all through their service career. Its just a bit galling when it comes from a young upstart who has not had to pay for anything yet, he just expects it. Whilst many in civie street are still paying off massive loans ten years on.