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With seemingly every question one could ask about joining the CF already covered. And having come through the application process and offered a career. The doubts about "if" I will get an offer are resolved.
Now I am on to the next very large question. How does one rationalize/accept willingly offering oneself up for unlimited liability? I'm sure folks could throw a bazillion accusations around about how that should have been considered before applying but..for me...I feel the timing comes after the application has been confirmed, and before you swear in. (Just my take on the whole thing).
So....., having said all that,
I am getting sworn in the day after tomorrow. While I am not so concerned about dying (as I figure it won't bother me a few seconds afterward) (and I don't doubt I'll be reevaluating that one the first time a bullet wizz's by my head).
I feel that Dismemberment is a different matter entirely. Thats something you have to live with.
After reading a few articles about soldiers who have been horribly damaged, loss of limbs, cognitive functions etc, I am forced to consider how I would cope. It does not take me long to realize that the time to prepare for mental health on the other side of such an occasion is to be confident of my decision to join before hand. Knowing that I have willfully considered this likelyhood and accepted it.
So, aside from throwing up a prayer that I am spared such a fate. And knowing full well that I will inevitably be told that I accepted the possibilities when I signed up.
How does one rationalize voluntarily placing oneself in such a position?
I can think of a great many reasons why I wouldn't. And having been around awhile, Ive noticed the nation's political enemy on Monday could be your friend on Tuesday. Having read some very impressive posts on attitude and commitment. Perhaps some you more eloquent chaps might find it in your hearts to share some hard earned wisdom of how you have accepted this commitment.
Once again I welcome an edumacation.
Mojo
Now I am on to the next very large question. How does one rationalize/accept willingly offering oneself up for unlimited liability? I'm sure folks could throw a bazillion accusations around about how that should have been considered before applying but..for me...I feel the timing comes after the application has been confirmed, and before you swear in. (Just my take on the whole thing).
So....., having said all that,
I am getting sworn in the day after tomorrow. While I am not so concerned about dying (as I figure it won't bother me a few seconds afterward) (and I don't doubt I'll be reevaluating that one the first time a bullet wizz's by my head).
I feel that Dismemberment is a different matter entirely. Thats something you have to live with.
After reading a few articles about soldiers who have been horribly damaged, loss of limbs, cognitive functions etc, I am forced to consider how I would cope. It does not take me long to realize that the time to prepare for mental health on the other side of such an occasion is to be confident of my decision to join before hand. Knowing that I have willfully considered this likelyhood and accepted it.
So, aside from throwing up a prayer that I am spared such a fate. And knowing full well that I will inevitably be told that I accepted the possibilities when I signed up.
How does one rationalize voluntarily placing oneself in such a position?
I can think of a great many reasons why I wouldn't. And having been around awhile, Ive noticed the nation's political enemy on Monday could be your friend on Tuesday. Having read some very impressive posts on attitude and commitment. Perhaps some you more eloquent chaps might find it in your hearts to share some hard earned wisdom of how you have accepted this commitment.
Once again I welcome an edumacation.
Mojo