I am lumped in with Transport just because I am. I am not a trucker, I don't want to be a trucker, I don't even like sharing the same space as truckers I am a proud tradesman and I would have this view even if I were working in the supply organisation. But what I would like to address is attitude.
There are a lot of what we call "Trucker Commandos" posted on this airforce base. Harder than Hard Army wannabe types who remind us everyday on how soft we are, all the while they stuff their face with a hand full of chips in the canteen.
And then there are the professional drivers. Who know their stuff and are very turned on no matter what element they serve or what environment they placed in.
Remember that while you are in a purple trade DEU matters not. After all its only the color of a hat or the cut of the cloth when on parade. We are all given the same standard of training and its up to the individual on how much of this info they retain and how they react to the situations they are placed or how they portray themselves professionally
We all know that at one point of our careers we will be expected to serve for an element that we are not used to. Whether it be an Army tasking where you are expected to solder on. Or an Airforce/ Navy position where life becomes a little more trivial. All I ask it that you be prepared for anything. Don't ***** when you are suddenly given a rifle and told to use it. Keep yourself in shape. On the same note, relax when given the chance soak up all the experience you can whether it be sweeping snow off a runway. Refuelling planes/tanks/staff cars.
MSE OP is a very good trade to get into and its is one where the skill sets they give you are very easily transferred on civvy street its diverse enough that you can go to any base and do any number of jobs.
Good Luck to all those that choose it as their career. Hope to see you all darken my doors sometimes.
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