My friend was had a very similar attidude to Mofo or whatever you are called. The fact that he would'nt wind his neck in when needed meant that he set himself up as a target every other week. Whilst you may make it through the college, when you get to a unit your face needs to fit. Like it or not thats the way it is. If you want to validate(he did not) then say yes and nod in all the right places. After you qualify you can be however you like, there is always one like you on every watch.