As an Ex-mil FE (11 years multi pure jet most on 3* BA conversion)
now civvy for 3 years, non sched, EU operations, ad hoch and charter. I've sat behind a few guys in my short time.
Anyone who thinks this is a bad Idea is full of it.......
The most competent, PC, aimiable, friendly, polite, patient and able pilots I fly with are ex-mil.(Brit and US).
I also fly with Idiots and then I realy work for my LOW pay.