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Hi All,
I am 29 years old with a mechanical engineering degree, currently working as a civilian design engineer. I know most would tell me to stay put, but I really don't have any passion for my work and can't stand the thought of putting in another 30 years. I'm decently fit but more of a bodybuilder than a triathlete, if you catch my drift.
I've always wanted to join the military and at my age, I figure it's now or never, especially for infantry officer.
My question is: How does Engineering officer compare with infantry officer. I want the infantry officer experience - camaraderie, leadership experience, physical and mental stress experience etc. and I am worried that Engineering officer will be more paper pushing and booking learning rather than outdoor excursions testing mind and body.
I also want to do airborne school and any-and-all other bad ass shit commonly seen in most action movies.
If I wanted to apply to CSOR, would an infantry officer with an engineering degree be of higher value than an engineer officer with an engineering degree? Does it matter at all?
Thanks for your time ;D
I am 29 years old with a mechanical engineering degree, currently working as a civilian design engineer. I know most would tell me to stay put, but I really don't have any passion for my work and can't stand the thought of putting in another 30 years. I'm decently fit but more of a bodybuilder than a triathlete, if you catch my drift.
I've always wanted to join the military and at my age, I figure it's now or never, especially for infantry officer.
My question is: How does Engineering officer compare with infantry officer. I want the infantry officer experience - camaraderie, leadership experience, physical and mental stress experience etc. and I am worried that Engineering officer will be more paper pushing and booking learning rather than outdoor excursions testing mind and body.
I also want to do airborne school and any-and-all other bad ass shit commonly seen in most action movies.
If I wanted to apply to CSOR, would an infantry officer with an engineering degree be of higher value than an engineer officer with an engineering degree? Does it matter at all?
Thanks for your time ;D