TR, I think the millions having a turbulent life is a bit of an exaggeration, the real point of the CEA is that outside your employer does not move you around the country every three years, often to remote rural locations. Yes some people are fortunate that they are able to put down roots in their locality, but there are plenty who don't. Personally I am grateful for the fact that I have been able to place my children in a stable environment whilst my wife and I have followed the flag. No1 son is due at OASC shortly, I have no doubt that he was able to work very hard at school because it was settled (useful 'cos he wants to be a pilot). Maybe a quick survey on the backgrounds of our senior leadership would reveal, I suspect, that many, if not all did not have their schooling interrupted.