Tartare,
I was not a Hofficer, just a lowly direct entry airman aircrew. I did 8 years- training, 2 tours on Pumas and a bit as a survival instructor.
I was a painfully shy boy and young man, but was willing to suffer any being in the spotlight stuff and nasty shouty sergeants, to have a go at my dream of flying. We airman aircrew did a much abridged but easily recognisable version of the then 16 week OT course, and it was demanding with a decent attrition rate.
I have absolutely no doubt that the experience had a formative effect on me which has lasted- at 35 years old I was confident that I could do anything I put my mind to, and have had a fairly successful second career in education since. The leadership stuff has served me well.
If HE is pushing for it, I'd throw my weight behind him.
CG
Last edited by charliegolf; 23rd Nov 2014 at 11:04.