In the Army Now - The joy of the Armed ForcesI've never been a soldier. I was an air cadet once, but that mostly involved sitting in a mouldy hut learning about aeroplane engines with the hint that one day we might go flying.
Yet, anyone who has spent time defending their nation, or at least drinking bromide-laced-tea for their nation, must have stories to tell. Tell them now.
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chthonic, Thu 23 Mar 2006, 18:26)
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Who's Seat?When I was just out of high school I didnt really have an idea of what I was going to do at University. So with half decent grades and being reasonably fit I decided to try and get into ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy) - basically a Uni for wannbe Officers.
The selection process was rigorous to say the least. After 10 interviews, medical tests and psychiatric screenings I got to go to the final round. This being an interview with a panel consisting of some of the highest ranking officers in the different forces.
I was trying for the Navy which had the most hi tech gadgetry and IT degrees. So it was headed by a Naval Admiral (??).
I was nervous as hell as the secretary told me to go in. Seeing a chair in the middle of the room (a good 10 feet from the panel table) I picked it up and moved it closer.
Worse mistake of my life. The Officer preceeded to yell questions at me like I had broken a ten commandment.
"Why did you move the chair?"
"Do you think this is your lounge room?"
"Is that your seat?"
I knew then
1. I wasnt getting into ADFA and
2. I didnt want to go.
(, Fri 24 Mar 2006, 15:40, Reply)
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