Nitz,
There is no doubt in my mind that they have lost countless outstanding people that could have served.
I guess their view is - if you give up; we don't want you. Also, if you give up, there are others in line. The unfortunate part is time flies and we all have mouths to feed. I guess if you can grab a "civi detail" and wait for the call that is your best hope. I hate to use the phrase we have all heard before but "It depends on how bad you want it" Chin up lad.
Having said that, it does make me wonder how they are going to satisfy such an ambitious recruiting drive (given the new budget) under the current infrastructure.