DevilDucksGirl
SNA Wife- Advanced Helos
My husband can speak better on this than obviously I can- I don't know much about the BDCP or ROTC programs. He and I can tell you that it is hard to go from enlisted, to commissioned officer. It is a bit of a double edged sword. He has the experience of being enlisted- and know how those 'ropes' work and has the respect for them- but also, he struggled through working full time while in the reserves to get his degree just so he could turn around and get back in. Let's just say, because of finances, and some of life's joys (sarcasm), it took him 10 years from the day he went off to boot camp as enlisted to the day he went in for OCS, and because of his age- he almost didn't get back in. (He had his fun share with recruiters. ) I know that is longer than normal- but that is why I added the 'life's joys' part. There are always those little kicks in the butt that come along your way.
I think if he had it to do over again- I'm not sure he would give up those years of being enlisted. He got to see that side of the fence for himself- and not what others portray that lifestyle to be like. But then again- it wasn't easy. The great benefit is he has 8 years towards his retirement rather than a few months- like others coming out of OCS. I wish he were here to write more on this- as mentioned- he could write a book on this subject. I'll have him add his 2 cents when he returns.
Heather
I think if he had it to do over again- I'm not sure he would give up those years of being enlisted. He got to see that side of the fence for himself- and not what others portray that lifestyle to be like. But then again- it wasn't easy. The great benefit is he has 8 years towards his retirement rather than a few months- like others coming out of OCS. I wish he were here to write more on this- as mentioned- he could write a book on this subject. I'll have him add his 2 cents when he returns.
Heather