FOMere2,
Hi mate, tried your link but it won't work on this over policed military network so I'll contact you using my private email address.
You're spot on about FOTs, FOOs and retaining cred. I am of the same opinion though regarding the mob, in any capacity really. 22 Years should be enough for most, otherwise you are in danger of becoming institutionalised and insular. It's a big old world out there and I too don't wish to wake up one sunny morning and realise that I prostituted my integrity because my gonads were not big enough!
Tickety Boo, sorry mate if this all seems a tad insular, but be assured that even though we're military ops controllers we still are ops controllers and are just as keen/passionate about our craft as you civvy pro's.