Hey Longbow64, I am assuming that you are flying at Wings Over Texas, great place. Most of the instructors are retired or already have flying jobs and seem to really enjoy teaching.
Have you taken your checkride yet? If not, who are you taking your checkride with? I have been flying in Central TX since ’89 and know both the examiners at CTC. Did two checkrides with one and took a class with the other one.
Are you a Longbow pilot or crewchief? If you are a pilot, I would say the checkride is easier than your military rides. I wasn’t an Army pilot, my eyes weren’t good enough in the 80’s when they cared, but I learned to fly at a military flying club and have several friends that are Army pilots including my father-in-law. He is a UH-60 guy.
What I have seen from the instructors at WOT, you should be well prepared.