I fully expected to go to Nam. I was commissioned infantry in 1970. I found out I liked active duty when I reported to Benning in Feb 71 for the Officers Basic Course. I volunteered for extended active duty and was assigned to Fort Hood. I was told to expect six months at Hood and then orders to Nam.
Hood was critically short of missile guys and I had an aerospace engineering degree. I was placed in a slot that precluded me from reassignment for three years. No Nam.
Thanks for your service.
No Nam = Good thing.