Donald wrote:Yes I've been watching it from the start

whilst I don't doubt a lot of it is a slog, get a grip... it's the bare minimum you signed up for

I am not entirely sure of your backgrounds or if and when you have had forces training or been through the seletion process but I have to say that at the start its a shock, some unexpected and constant physical frapping. True over time one gets used to the fraptastic daily beastings and dysentry but you know its not going to be easy, they break you and then re-mould you to what they want and of course you'll rebel.
In the end you come out the other side a new shiny being, mentally prepared for the horrors of grunt action. Personally, anyone that goes with the intention of defending my country deserves respect, whether they make it or not.
Judgement should be reserved for those that don't defend and instead whine on about those that at least have the balls to try................