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Old 11th May 2004 | 09:27
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scroggs
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I would prefer not to join the military but if i had to do it i can. Only thing is if ya go to the military you might not get he position you want if you aren't qualified. Perhaps getting a pilots license first would give me edge? If i had to join military to get my experience or what not, what would give me an edge where they wouldn't turn me down for pilots position. ( not talkin fighter pilot, could be cargo transport or whatever.)
I doubt the American military would acept you based on your comments above - professional (as opposed to conscription) militaries require people with commitment and determination to become one of their elite personnel; you show neither. Nor is the USAF likely to give you your choice of aeroplane (sorry - airplane); you will be sent where they most need you and where they think your talents would be best used. They will not entertain you if they feel that you are simply there to get trained before going to the airlines.

So, you want an edge to get into the military? You have to want to get into the military for its own sake. 'Preferring not to' is not the way to impress them!

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