I joined the local Army Cadets whilst at school, as my dear old Dad served in the second world war with the Intelligence Corps, based in the Middle East covering Cairo in Egypt and Israel. I did fleetingly consider a career in the Army (I was a crack shot in .22 and .303 at camps !) but finally decided on an illustrious career in Insurance instead.
and like San well done mate, anyone i meet with army training is always easier to get on with and is able to manage life a lot better as i see it