Originally Posted by
Sqwak7700
Joining the (any) military necessitates exceeding a minimum standard. Progressing in the military (and not being chopped) requires continual improvement as you are continuously subjected to hard-nosed supervision. It is a meritocracy - something that the civilian world does not recognise. The achievement of a licence is the pinnacle of the civilian career. The majority of you would not have made it through the door.