That is great to hear FlyUK. Glad I've been given the opportunity to get some stuff off my chest in this thread and lay some old ghosts to bed. Bullies breed on silence - always remember that. If you are unhappy with your training you have a right to question those supplying it or go elsewhere.
Lastly, I'd just like to say I do not have any problems with anyone who has a military background. To be prejudiced against someone for that reason alone is ridiculous. Most of the ex-mil guys at Jerez were wonderful people who I'd happily go to bat for anyday. The problems came with the old edifices that creaked higher up and one suspects those guys further down the chain wouldn't have been overly quick to deny that.
Regards,
VFE.