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LOL! They were trying to fast-track me into Drill Instructor after noticing how I took to the last 'Nam generation's training. I knew I'd blow it by beating up some trust-fund punk or lunatic by-the-book officer (if they sport a knock ring they get extra kicking). Totally unfit for command and unable to deal with the Clinton era's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" mandate.

I was nearly court-martialed for beating the crap out of a barracks-mate's Turkish "friend" when he groped me while I was sleeping. She (my female CO) was screaming "international incident" until the Division IG set her straight. I still ended up painting most of the place.

The wonder of it all is that I'm not inherently violent and have had little trouble since getting out.