Particularly in the UK. I overheard a group of Marines on the train recently saying how they thought all reservists were 'wannabe' soldiers and not good, or 'hard' enough, to be the real thing.
I found this quite hurtful as I have ambitions of becoming a Royal Navy Reservist after I leave University (whilst being a school teacher). I want to do this primarily because I love the sea and Naval life, but have ties at home which prevent me from joining the full-time force; the Reservists would seem a logical step for someone such as me to take.
I am not in it for the money, as I would still quite happily sign up if it was completely voluntary. I can serve whilst staying at home for the most part, but would still be able to answer my country's call should the need ever arise, and get to see a bit of the world.
I would be interested in hearing any service-people's views of the reservist forces in the UK at present; what do you think of them (civvies can answer too!)?
Thanks!
2007-03-08
01:57:02
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