Leaving the Army | Soldier to Civilian

Leaving the Army | Soldier to Civilian
I've made the decision to leave the Army so thought I'd shed some light on my career, the reason I have decided to leave, and what's next!
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[@ianlaccohee7180]

I got an MD after 11 years & found the civvie transition to be difficult, as that wasn’t what I wanted. As you said, the army gives you a “can do” attitude. Having been a team player, the thing I found really difficult to deal with as a civvie was the often encountered “minimum effort to get by” approach from many colleagues, that seem happy to let others take the strain on their behalf. I needed a change, so moved to Florida with my wife & daughter to buy a business. We’re still here 16 years later, & life is pretty good. Good luck with your future, I’m sure you’ll do well.

[@dilmahg]

Congratulations mate! I only discovered your channel toward the end of my time in the green, but I actually took a very similar journey to yourself - joined in my early 20s with the express goal of becoming an Infantry Platoon Commander, ended up having a sick time doing it, and then promptly left at the end of my service obligation to go and pursue the next adventure. It's great to see that there are others out there with a similar mentality who still fondly look back on their time in the service, and I definitely echo your encouragement for anyone thinking about it to throw their hat in the ring and join. Great videos mate, and best of luck on your future ventures!

[@findthebadger418]

Congrats on your 6 years - I hope you’ve enjoyed it. Good luck in civilian life, just be happy with whatever you do!

[@richardgraham918]

I remember watching you on the AOSB video! Feel like I’ve seen your whole career. Best of luck mate. I am in the reserves now. Keep my hand in. Brave move. I re-trained as a solicitor. Don’t regret it.

[@kitpimpuk7949]

A very mature decision I'm sure was hard to make, just having been an officer on your CV is an awesome thing to have, and like you I certainly loved it!

[@djrxp]

Thanks mate. Exactly that, it’s been mega but looking forward to what’s next

[@davesharpe3877]

Good to link with other Veterans, i left the Navy 9 years ago and to be fare have not settled..its tough! you've done a short time so transition might be easier for you, i hope it goes well! Enjoyed the Army stuff, all new stuff to me so good fun to see how the other forces work! Best wishes my friend...

[@hondonniz2103]

Always good to see fellow soldiers giving info out to people it really helps them I joined the army at 16 as a junior soldier and I’m loving it

[@djrxp]

Good to hear mate 👊

[@anthonyandersen2958]

Thank you for your service. Enjoy next phase in your life. Happy Days mate. Have good one. 👍

[@djrxp]

Thanks Anthony, appreciate it mate 👌

[@patrickpowell5973]

Absolutely love this video, love the insight into your background 👌 best of luck with the next venture

[@djrxp]

Cheers Patrick. It’s not what’s considered the ‘normal path’ but it’s worked for me. Appreciate it mate 👌

[@markbowers4241]

Great content as usual. Continue to be in command of your destiny. Have loved your channel and content and your honedt delivery of the content. A big 👍from Melbourne, Straya.🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@djrxp]

Thanks Mark! Appreciate the feedback and god I miss Melbourne!! 😂

[@markbowers4241]

@@djrxp she has suffered due to Covid lockdowns but will burst back. If you are on Facebook follow Humans in Melbourne. Chris who runs it takes some amazing pictures of the city and its citizens. We aren't that far away to visit!! Stay safe and happy.

[@rowanmillsfis1533]

Good luck on leaving. I left after 23 years in 2014 having served in RAPTC. Was apprehensive after so long too leave but enjoy it now. Run my own gym in Germany where i settled.

[@jasonbarton3883]

Just come across your channel I have just lost my farther who served for twenty two years in the infantry eleven tours of Northern Ireland.i wish you all the best in civilian life .please keep these videos coming

[@djrxp]

Thanks Jason. Sorry to hear about your father. Thanks for the support mate

[@ward25038124]

Just watched this and there's an awful lot parallels between your path and the one I took. I used all of my "youth" from 17 to 24 and made the same decision to leave as I'd lost the passion for the role despite being born and bread in green. It was touch and go in the first 18 months where my own mental resilience was tested to the limit. Now - 20 years on (left in 02) things are peachy. Happy to discuss and advise.

[@HaizR]

World is your Oyster man! Hope the future is just as bright for you 🤝

[@dynamiteheaddy548]

All the best for the future, and please keep the great content coming!

[@djrxp]

Will do man!! And thanks 🙏

[@TheAk47lover]

Your videos were massively helpful when both joining up and going through ITC. Now at Battalion and hit the ground running at my Rifleman's Cadre and hope to make my 20's also an experience to look back on. Best of luck and keep the content coming either way! 🤙🤙

[@djrxp]

Great stuff! Keep it up dude. Thanks and will do 👌

[@MutzHD]

I completely relate to calling it quits after achieving what you set out to do. Life’s short and there’s no point living in autopilot. Best of luck pal

[@iain3104]

I’m due to sign off soon, I’ve been debating travelling for a while. Hearing you say just go for it is a great confidence booster that I’m doing the right thing

[@rebel1052k]

Do it man. I left and went straight to a civvy job. Kinda regret not taking 3-4 months to just enjoy myself and unwind.

[@djrxp]

It’s all personal circumstances. But for me I’ve thought about it for a while and im excited for what’s next 👌

[@rebel1052k]

@@djrxp do it man. I'm excited for you.

[@maestegenduro]

There's many opportunities waiting for you, look forward to seeing the transition, its something i am trying to fight off now with a medical discharge. without risk there can be no reward, all the best boss :)

[@djrxp]

Exactly that! Thanks mate, all the best to you too 👌

[@milliespruce6550]

I was part of your last course at ITC I did leave quite early and totally regretted doing so, I’m currently with my local reserve unit and working my way to be the first female in my unit to be fully trained. Thank you for all your advise while at ITC. Spruce

[@ferdinandstevens3909]

I have watched a few of your videos and l am looking forward to keeping up to date with your time in the army and up to the time in leaving army. I like your honesty, you call a spade a spade 👍

[@djrxp]

Thanks man!! I’m a pretty straight taking bloke, I don’t know how else to be 😂 much appreciated mate

[@jogalil]

Fair one all the best in the next step in your life hopefully your KZbin gets 100k at the end of the year

[@djrxp]

Thanks - fingers crossed!

[@willtheww2collector742]

I'm 16 and hoping to join the army when I'm 18. its been a dream of mine for years so going to use the year and 1/2 to get fit and mentally prepared. your videos are really encouraging mate and have been a great help so keep it up, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for you, and myself. 😀

[@intheplums]

Same here, I'm 16 and I'm just trying to get as fit as possible while I finish my A levels... which I hate - one of the reasons I'm joining the army.

[@Matthew-iw8jk]

@@intheplums me too mate 16 joining at 18 getting fit as possible 🙃

[@wimpylegend2590]

goodluck mate its hard and gets harder but just remember youre doing it for yourself

[@willtheww2collector742]

@@wimpylegend2590 cheers mate.

[@wimpylegend2590]

@@willtheww2collector742 np whatever anyone says dont listen to them been told by close people and school i wouldn't make it in life I'm now in training making like 1.2k a month at 17

[@tmarshyyy161]

Your civvie to soldier series was perfect timing for me because it was a couple weeks ahead of when I started training so I knew roughly what was coming which was great. Also I’m pretty sure you guys were in the block opposite my one I’m vimy barracks next to the parade square

[@djrxp]

Great to hear and glad it helped! I had a great time there, hopefully you did too haha

[@tmarshyyy161]

@@djrxp yeah loved it apart from the cold weather 😂

[@kanegent2990]

Looking forward to the new content and good luck with your future bro

[@djrxp]

Thanks man! Looking forward to bringing it to you all 👌

[@davepoole5582]

Happy days mucker. Good luck 👍

[@kellangurley9418]

All the best 🙏

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Great video mate, best of luck to you 👍🏻

[@djrxp]

Cheers mate, much appreciated

[@ryansimmonds8058]

Your civilian to soldier series massively helped me clam down and stop worrying about the unknown of joining the army as a royal engineer. I had no clue what it would be like at all but now I am medically discharged and plan to work in the MOD police as I still want to be in an active job. Best of luck to whatever job you plan to do later in life.

[@djrxp]

That’s awesome to hear, very glad it helped. Thanks mate, looking forward to bringing new content

[@bigjohn697791]

I left in 2013 as a full screw, I did exactly the same as you travelled around a few countries for a bit came back got myself into IT Networks (CCNA/CCNP) was hardwork starting from scratch but I am now working as a consultant for large IT/ and Defence companies I wish you the best of luck and I am sure you'll smash it!

[@iain3104]

I’m about to leave and really wanna travel. Hearing yourself and him say you’ve done it gives me such confidence

[@bigjohn697791]

@@iain3104 My advice is have a plan Iain, and don't rely on the resettlement team to give you the answers. I am sure you probably have one. But pick something you are really going to enjoy, or are really interested in. Maybe even going on to further education? If that's an option for you. Best of luck Iain.

[@Duskroc]

Cheers for the content mate, best of luck from the RA.

[@djrxp]

Appreciate it mate! All the best

[@fromproximab9839]

Thanks for these contents. Are you still in touch with the life long friends from the Army?

[@drillingsonroad4352]

I personally didn't want you to leave but I respect it

[@djrxp]

Cheers dude

[@SuperMattyb83]

As a SSgt.... It's a same we are losing you. Thank you for your service 👍👍

[@djrxp]

Very kind mate. Appreciate it

[@neil5006]

All the very best 👍

[@rhysbrown97]

Any thoughts on maybe joining the reserves? Will get to keep up the fun stuff, help with the transition but would still mean you can keep up some army content!

[@djrxp]

Definitely not ruling it out mate

[@100p9]

im going to Harrogate in 3 weeks and your videos were always good to watch

[@djrxp]

Great to hear Robbie. Thanks man, best of luck!

[@matthewprescott4067]

All the best pal 👍

[@robjd101]

You’ll be missed. Best of luck

[@djrxp]

Thanks Rob. Appreciate it buddy 👌

[@intheplums]

I'd love to see what sort of work you do as a platoon commander 👍

[@djrxp]

Video on the way!

[@joshhung-flakeproductions2588]

Love this

[@djrxp]

Thanks man 👌

[@braveheart2955]

THE WORLD IS FULL OF ADVENTURE AND AS LONG AS YOU FIT KEEP GOD FIRST AND THE WORLD IS SO EASY TO LIVE IN.THIS IS MY 20 YEARS IN THE ARMY AND ADVENTURE IS JUST ABOUT TO BEGIN FOR ME.MILITARY IS A GREAT BEGINNING AS ITS SURVIVAL TECHNIQUE WHICH IS GONNA MAKE YOU SURVIVE ANYWHERE ,AND ITS EASY IF YOU DONT HAVE ANY CHILDREN. . GOODLUCK MY BROTHER AND KEEP GOD FIRST.AND IF YOU DONT KNOW HIM YET TRY AND PUT HIM AS YOUR BEST THING IN LIFE AS ADVENTURE STARTS WITH HIM AND WILL END WITH HIM THROUGHOUT LIFE.TAKKE CARE MY BROTHER.

[@romaiobrown-senior8602]

From civilian to solider to now soldier to civilian. How the turn tables. I wish you the best man. Hope the content in general will continue!

[@djrxp]

Appreciate it!! And yep, more content coming up! Mega excited for it

[@nigg2811]

As an ex- gym sales manager, it's not as if you haven't been a civvy. So you're making a well-considered decision. You're a natural leader and you have charisma, so no matter what you turn you hand to, you're going to succeed. That success will deliver happiness and fulfillment. Enjoy!

[@karibbeanlad]

All the best in your future endeavours sir .. King 6 for life .. Baptiste 💪🏾😎

[@djrxp]

Cheers Baptiste, hope you’re doing well!

[@Smudge64]

I left the army at 26, started my own company at 27 and sold it last year @ 57. Good Luck, the only person who will ever hold you back is yourself....

[@djrxp]

That’s mega Graeme! Congrats, hopefully I can do the same!

[@vagabondvinlandsagashamoan2046]

Any business tips?

[@Darthshearer]

Will be sad to see the armed forces content go, but good luck. As someone with zero armed forces experience, why can't you stay on as Platoon Commander? Also what was Breacon like?

[@kevinporter3212]

I joined the Army as a JL at 16. Best thing I ever did. The skills I learned have stood me in good stead and the friends I made while serving are still friends today. You never totally fit in to civvy street again. You'll never be a civvy, instead you become a veteran, which is very different. You'll notice much more self interest and individualism in civvy street and less resilience amongst your civilian peers too, which I still find hard to come to terms with. Having said that, it's not all bad and the money is certainly better. I used all the skills I'd learned in the Army to go on to become a socio-cultural anthropologist. I wrote my thesis on how civilians are turned into soldiers and how their identity is changed in the process of militarisation. I now work in the corporate world teaching business leaders how to understand people and their behaviours using the knowledge I gained in the military and at Uni. Best of luck on your future endeavours. Certa Cito

[@user-wd1mt2su9d]

Your thesis sounds really interesting, is there anyway I could give it a read?

[@kevinporter3212]

@@user-wd1mt2su9d I'll have a look to see if I still have a copy somewhere. I can't promise i do though.

[@alfiedawe8148]

All the best, Sir!

[@djrxp]

Thanks man!

[@KristianVD]

My name is Kristian, I was part of your Platoon, KINGS 1ITB at Catterick back in 2020, the platoon that started at the end of June 2020. I was also looking to join the Royal Anglians. I was one of the first to leave, along with Scottish Spruce etc because I just wasn’t ready. I did enjoy the time I was there for, and I did regret it a little after leaving in August I am looking to rejoin in the near future. That being said, I felt lucky to have met such an amazing officer like yourself and I’ve enjoyed watching the rest of what would’ve been my platoon make it through training and the rest of your journey thereafter. I can’t wait to get back into it I’m making sure I’m ready this time, good luck for the future!

[@djrxp]

I remember it well. Great to hear you’re looking to rejoin. I’m sure you’ll embrace the journey and do very well. Keep your goals in mind when it gets tough 👌 thanks for the comment and kind words 🤙

[@philmorris9782]

Good luck in “ the div “ It’s hard at first but gets easier. You have to work for a living , no real comradeship but you sound pretty switched on. Best wishes

[@anthonyandersen2958]

We need good charity to resettle military types into civilian jobs. Military folk have lots to offer. Civvies do not know or understand what skill sets are at hand. They nod and grunt but do not truly understand. We need someone who can think outside the box to help veterans.

[@justinsears676]

Great content as usual. I'm an Artillery Veteran. Joined in 1990 left in 2000, an old sweat. My son joined the Reme 3 years ago as a VM and is considering leaving. I'm trying to get him to stay in bur as we're fully aware it's not like it was when I was in. So any advice for a lance Jack(my son) to stay in? Cheers JP

[@JammyDodger45]

Get him to embrace a new challenge. 3 Commando Brigade have a large REME Det. A focus like the All Arms Commando Course could seriously re-energise him.

[@adamupton4940]

Bit of a late comment but great vid mate I’ve been in since May last year it’s been a rollercoaster lmao

[@lukemaher6872]

Good timing mate👍

[@djrxp]

Genuinely coincidental!

[@aaronm6047]

Good luck for the future, was a pleasure to work with you 👍🏻

[@djrxp]

Cheers mate, likewise. Hope you’re all good 👌 I still remember that AT trip in Kenya!

[@aaronm6047]

@@djrxp All good thanks mate 👍🏻 yeah that AT was a good laugh 😊

[@Katmando376]

You should stay in and make a career of it!

[@richardfisher5508]

Good luck with your future endeavours. I personally work within the close protection sector, and I'd say 80% are ex vets. Something to consider perhaps?

[@djrxp]

A life on the circuit! 😉 definitely interesting, I’ve got a couple things I want to invest my time in but I’m certainly not ruling anything out! Cheers man

[@richardfisher5508]

@@djrxp yeah so many choices. Maritime security as well. As an ex officer you shouldn't have many problems. Have you sussed out Nick Bare on KZbin. An ex military officer in America. He's made a killing in the fitness industry, especially with supplements. 👍

[@gravelbikemark]

Shame you seem like a good officer to have around i would say have a plan but i didnt reLly and it worked just fine 👍 luck for the future 🙂

[@djrxp]

Appreciate it Mark, thank you! I’ve never been one to have rigid plans haha quite excited for what’s next

[@Eagleye1001]

@djrxp I left the Irish military back in September, if you want advice on some of the intricacies of the transition to civvy again hmu

[@antonwhite4445]

Good luck ☝️

[@djrxp]

Thanks mate 👌👌

[@matthewtune8998]

Not mad, just disappointed. All the best mate

[@djrxp]

Haha cheers Tuney!! Hope you’re all good mate

[@jordannash1458]

I'm always interested in joining the military but I struggle on fitness. And I want to be PTI but idk what regiment/corps or battalion to join in the British army can you help me....

[@euskryhtbnfvse4i7ehs4hnvf]

Go reserves and keep your toe in and share your experience

[@DJRAJEE]

Nice video cheers

[@djrxp]

Thanks as always mate

[@nocode1603]

My boys leaving 3 scotts in Oct so this should give me an insight to him leaving 👍

[@djrxp]

For sure. It can be daunting but sometimes it’s the right time

[@nocode1603]

That's exactly what he said it was the right time for him im so proud of him can't thank you guys n girls enuff for all the selphless effort you all do to keep us all safe thank you all🤝👏👏🤝

[@zorbcck]

8:10 - please do a colab with LiamBrown!

[@JammyDodger45]

Posted to Catterick and loves it. Posted to Cyprus and signs off. There's something wrong with you lad 🤣

[@djrxp]

Hahahaha I can’t even disagree!

[@SubseaTaff]

Enjoy resettlement and good luck out here in civvie street

[@djrxp]

Thanks mate, will do 👌 appreciate it

[@miloregnix_vlogs293]

My last day in unit is next week and I can’t wait to plan my life without job comes first 😂

[@kaylemaron9309]

It's always the case keen soldiers are leaving

[@darylcollins9274]

Oh no you were a great commander aswell boss

[@djrxp]

Much appreciated!! Cheers Daryl

[@hugo-alistair1312]

I had a cracking time as a platoon commander but as soon as I became a staff officer at brigade the job just became mundane. Enjoy resettlement mate.

[@kitpimpuk7949]

Do keep the Reserves in mind! You'll find obviously you only have time for pure soldiering, none of the boring admin stuff etc!

[@djrxp]

For sure. It’d be cool to keep a foot in the door

[@kill-switch1374]

Hey I really wanna join the army as a PARA but I have had history of self harm and one suicide attempt I am mentally fine now like I don’t have any suicideul thoughts but I’m afraid it will stop me

[@user-bj2pc3it2v]

it may stop u if u have been to a doctor about it, however im going through my process right now and they have said in the history of the past 24 months so it just depends on how recent it was / if u have been to doctors for it and its documented

[@CrowBag]

If youve spoken to a doctor before, its a firm no. I have 2 friends declined by capita last year who are 24 and 26 that had a history of depression in their early teens. Im not trying to deter you from trying but theres a strong chance you will not make it past them requesting your medical papers.

[@kill-switch1374]

Thanks guys I haven’t went to the GP about it and it was two years ago and the doctors at the hospital said that I don’t have depression it was because of bullying and after I started talking to my mom about the bullies I was like wow I am an idiot for trying to do that to myself

[@user-wd1mt2su9d]

@@CrowBag hey, Sorry to piggyback on the back of another guys comment, but would this same situation applying to having gotten a personality disorder diagnosis in the past

[@johnl.5156]

I'm from the US, I have been watching the news, because of Putin's invasion. One after another, the both American and British. Sir, I haven't the clue how your video showed up in my feed but go forth and do good things, good luck with everything and God Save the Queen!

[@djrxp]

Thanks John, much appreciated. It sure is uncertain times

[@vierasuhajdova]

Nice nice

[@petshopboy827]

I did 17 years in the guards .. it took me ages to settle into civvy life

[@djrxp]

It definitely won’t be easy, but I am looking forward to it

[@petshopboy827]

@@djrxp good luck brother..enjoy your new life

[@joshuamarschall1792]

I am 14 and wanting to be a RMP am I able to do a course at the army college when I am 16 can anyone help me get the answer?

[@louiswhelan]

You have to be 18 to be rmp cause 17/16 year olds can’t arrest people mate

[@joshuamarschall1792]

@@louiswhelan thanks

[@matthewkent8796]

Most ex-military go into security, border force or the prison service.

[@djrxp]

I know quite a few that have done it. Nothing against that decision but I’m not looking to go down that path

[@chrisreed7495]

Something smells here Dan, someone crossed you? Captain in less than 4 years!! World at your feet. 🙊

[@usmanm7975]

Become a world leader save all humanity will feel peace but these one sided job puts a person in one corner becoming narrow minded small hearted doesn't allow to go against evil & can't protect your own citizens forgetting about the creator who is owner of whole mankind not knowing what's the reality way of life

[@djrxp]

Okay

[@ranger8575]

If you’d stayed in and became a Coy Comd you’ll have a bigger train set to play with

[@djrxp]

Very true, but I’m not interested if I’m honest. I wanted to be a platoon commander and have done it. Now looking forward to different opportunities

[@mikchellimbu6072]

My aim is british gurkha army.🇳🇵🇬🇧❤

[@djrxp]

Good luck!

[@mikchellimbu6072]

@@djrxp 😌❤

[@user-zk5lo9xt8i]

Why you running with a cap backwards

[@djrxp]

Oh damn, someone must’ve sneaked up and put it on that way

[@intheplums]

how clever do you have to be to become a platoon commander?

[@jjftv949]

I'll tell you what you do need more than intelligence, composure under pressure and get as much of it as you can!

[@djrxp]

If you have the qualifications required then you can apply

[@PhilWism]

Youll never be a Civi now, youll be a Vet, I did 12 years and you can usually tell a Vet a mile away just by the way they stand tall...Have fun

[@djrxp]

Haha I can imagine! Definitely very proud to have served. Thanks mate

[@martindrewelius2425]

Many end up on the street.

[@jondom_92]

Can get you a job mate. Telecoms world. Full training provided. 4 day week.

[@djrxp]

Appreciate the offer mate, I’ve got a few things I’ll look into but certainly not ruling anything out

[@jondom_92]

@@djrxp No dramas 👍

[@christianpeprah104]

Why I have love you and joining to meet you and you are leaving

[@djrxp]

Definitely don’t join to meet me mate 😂 join because you want to do the job!

[@truthmediarebel5816]

They asked me as an exSAS trooper what are your qualifications and when I said killing people I did not get the job.

[@danjones4432]

Cheers for the dits walt

[@truthmediarebel5816]

@@danjones4432 No problem crap hat.

[@JammyDodger45]

@dan jones - TMR is no Walt you clown. He's fully legit and verified loads of times on stacks of other threads. Just because you can't achieve something doesn't mean others aren't able to.

[@ajfkfrobob3190]

@@JammyDodger45 any way you can prove that?

[@lmc5955]

@@JammyDodger45 he’s achieved so much, he feels the need to mention it to strangers on the internet…

[@markbrown2551]

Hey mate, now that you are leaving the Army have you considered trying to branch out and contact other influencers? Granted a difficult but huge audience would be Joe Rogan. You have real world, recent experience that could be interesting on his podcast and you wouldn’t be tied to the various rules and regulations of the Army

[@djrxp]

Joe Rogan may be a bit out of my reach haha! But I appreciate the sentiment, and am definitely keen to meet people that have paved their own path

[@buzzdeguzman4668]

🇻🇨

[@djrxp]

👌

[@humanbeing8338]

First thing first... How old are you?? Second.... Are you married?? All the best in your new life adventure!

[@djrxp]

28, not married 😂 thanks man appreciate it

[@garydonoghue4565]

Great to see you sever your minimum amount of time.. yet you try promote and plug the military for people to join

[@djrxp]

Yeah go on then Gary, I’ll bite. 1. I’ve served more than the minimum. 2. I’ve given an insight into my life in the Infantry, which I have thoroughly enjoyed and am proud to have done. If that promotes it then so be it

[@garydonoghue4565]

@@djrxp guess you didn’t take the major job / OC job that was offered during the RCMO interview

[@maestegenduro]

@@djrxp Gary, just a little thought for you mate. Just because someone signs the dotted line, doesn't then mean they have to commit 22 years service. I'm still serving in the infantry and have been in for 18 years now, but I know many people that served the minimum and then move onto bigger better things. Why not use the military as a stepping stone. Just because Dan served 6 years and is leaving, doesn't automatically mean that he hates the Army and shouldn't promote it. You do realise by making a comment like that, you're portraying someone who hasn't had the best of time in the military. All the best Gary :)

[@timhumphtey107]

You will regret leaving. Maybe not straight away but you will at some point..

[@Williejonez]

I'd have preferred an officer who'd served as a soldier or wasn't a uni buff. Every uni buff I had was a complete tool, all the other officers I had were like actual lads and I wanted to help and eventually work for. The uni buffs not once thought the soldiers could teach them anything which ended in them not being liked.

[@liammcvicker9371]

Why do you always lean in to the camera? It doesn’t help with that huge beak of yours too , don’t release anything in 3D.

[@djrxp]

😂😂😂😂 I do it just for you mate 😘

[@sputnikone6281]

Basically what happened was you were not good enough to become a company commander and you decided to quit and seek a career outside of the army rather than become a 50 year old silver haired captain in charge of a toilet paper resupply centre in some forlorn base up north. You should have realised in advance that you can be a complete dunce but if you come from the right family background you can make major general by the time you are 50 years old, the army is still the place for the privileged classes & not for the peasants.

[@MichaelKng-fk5jk]

Short term commission, taking, giving little, living on I was a commissioned officer. Yes is dependant but, short term commission give very very little, often the worst officers or. failures. No matter the opinion, if you only short term commission you can have no respect or commitment to your guys or?