Originally Posted by junglyAEO
Did your application read something like...
"Dear sir, I'd like to join the armed forces, but only so long as I don't have to do any nasty deployments that take me away from my family, you pay me loads of extra dosh for doing the same job as a civvy, and when I've had enough, I'll take all the training you've given me plus my big fat pension and go and get a job outside, thus preventing anyone else doing what I plan!"
No, It did not. I am more than willing to do any 'nasty deployments' and I am joining because I wish to serve my country. However I think that I would be well suited to SAR work and that in the absence of a 'nasty deployment' this would be a worthwhile use of my time and RAF resources. As for getting a job outside, I would be happy to stay employed in the RAF well into my old age however I feel they may not want me! Also I would want to join 'HM' coastguard on my retirement and so would be still be working for 'HM'!