The ONLY problem I have with the cadet system is the fact that they get to wear the same cap badge that reg force or reservists get after weeks and weeks of very intense training. That's the only thing that bugs me really, sure, maybe they should have their own version of the regimental cap badge or something, who cares, that's the way it is. I guess crying on here about it won't make anything different. So, if this is the way it is, and cadets do get to wear the same cap badge that reg force or reservists get to wear, then boo hoo, that's the way it is. I don't agree with it but whatever, that's the way it is.
There are many, positive things about cadets as well. Not only developing an interest in the forces, but they do alot of community work and it builds them, in my oppinion, into better people. My friend, she is a cadet. She has been in for something like 6 years, I don't know exactly how long but shes a Master Warrant Officer/Sgt Major. She doesn't go around faunting her rank or anything, I've seen her on parade for the anniversary for d-day, she got the great oppertunity to head out to france and see some vets. It is a good thing for younger people, it's a great experience I'd say. I will definitly get my child into it whenever it is that I decide to be a Dad.
I'm sure there are a million and one things wrong with cadets, I'm sure someone could come on here and list alot of things on this board about what's wrong with cadets. I'm also sure that someone could easily come on here and list alot of positive things about them as well. I just listed a few things positive about my friend who's up in the ranks with her corp. But there are a few things that SOME cadets really need to get into their head, they aren't combat soldiers. SOME cadets really need to realise what they are and what their role is, they aren't combat soldiers. I say this because my friend, who I admire very much despite some of the things she does lol....Bought a camel back, an all cadpat uniform, her own rucksack, she has a combat helmet the goggles, gortex boots (dont ask me how she got em) and a tac vest. Again, I don't know why on earth she'd need all this, who knows, who cares. That's just an example of how SOME cadets really need to wake up and realise what they are and what their role is.
I have nothing major against cadets, nobody should, if everyone just started looking at both sides of it, they would either stop giving a sh*t or get a better attitude about it. Just look at it from both sides. Some of them CANT be soldiers, maybe thats why they are still cadets. But some of them, like my friend who is 19, ready to age out, with a room full of combat equipment, need to quit the game and do the real thing or stop pretending and f'in around.
Cadets ARE just cadets, Reservists ARE just reservists and Regulars ARE just regulars. I'm sure theres good and bad in all three catagories, there is good and bad in everything, just don't always look at the bad or the good look at both.
'nuff rambling for me, just my 2 cents
By the way Dorosh when your not telling people how experienced you are,(as you need to because your attitude sucks and doesnt show much) What is your civi job? Feel free to move this ridiculous attack to PM like the other guys who have issues with me.
