Originally Posted by TallFlyer

Why don't you go ask the OP about the results of undertaking a military mission using poor or incomplete intel. I bet he could give you an earful.

I don't think the question the OP is asking is whether or not he should be an airline pilot. It's pretty clear that's where he's headed. If you read what he's saying he's recognizing the military is different from civilian aviation and he's educating himself on the differences, including specifics to each carrier that could directly impact his QOL. Although I'm not prior service I've been doing the exact same thing lately.