Wow, someone who can actually detect sarcasm, thanks Ark.
Did I recognize the EM1(SS)? No, I obviously did not read the very first sentence of the original poster's post!
Yes I read it, so I figured an actual (SS) would understand my reply as a joke!
But as always there are the more sensitive types out there...
I figure the only way to get 2 years extra after finishing the 4 year degree would be through the approval of higher ups, hence the advice...I figure it would be pretty self explanatory...
I read through all the posts and I think my advice was the most realistic of them all. It cuts through all the bull crap touchy feely crap given in protest of my no-nonsense, albeit insensitive opinion.
If you wish to hold off the at-sea Div-O tour, you better start hoisting some anchor.