PPCLI Guy, you have the rank but all of our CDAs have to have had command. Geordie in Pakistan did that through his time commanding a reserve unit. Ernie did his through his time in the school. From outside looking in, CDA here is going to Africa and will be accredited for seven countries. His reasoning for taking that "plum job" from here is his way of repaying the Army which he says has been good to him. Is CDA a good job? Heh, it is exciting and you do "neat" things from what I can see, other than the cocktail circuit. Isn't doing "neat" things why we all joined in the first place? If you are serious, check into it. I know if I ever reach yours, or others lofty heights it definitely interests me.
As an aside, I am a misplaced Patricia as you can see by my profile, but the DA office here has been an immense support. When we are an army this small, it is nice to have the "family". Yeah I know its regimental day, I'm feeling the effects, I'll stop babbling now.
Cheers
Sandbag