Nice idea Beags but I'm afraid not. On my last hold (7 months) I enquired and was told that I would not able to begin my ISS. Apparently it is a year long course to be completed once on the frontline and there was no flexibility to allow me to compress it and actually do something on my hold to enhance my career. Result? Its all memos for me for the next 3 years!
Back on thread, I will be the only Plt Off on our wings grad (fingers crossed) and be pushing 25 at that. Including FJ holds I hope to be combat ready just shy of 28 with about 5 years service. That's almost a PhD!
You'll be pushing to see even a Multis Plt Off these days as the poor guys currently face a 1yr hold before starting Melin!