I have flown with many pilots. At this job and many jobs before.
My experience has been that the Military guys and girls are generally
smarter on the "book end" of the spectrum. On the other hand the Civilian
guys and girls seem to be less rigid and more accomodating.
So in time of crisis I would want the Military guy reading the book,
and the civilian guy squirting the fire.

That is a compliment to both

Both groups have their high and low points.
It just depends on your preference and what you are more accustomed to.

I did the civilian route and thats my "comfort zone"