Quote:In some cases yes.  My training in electronics in the military started at "2+2=4" and progressed rapidly through not only theory regarding physics, but also math that went as high as calculus.  I also learned about other things such as history and tradition.  That was the "formal" education.

 

Imagine (for those of you that went to college) going to classes every day for 8 hours per day, then having "other classes" outside of that.

 

When you get out into the fleet, you learn all about duty, responsibility, the ability to take direction and eventually leadership.  As you go up in rank, you learn more and more.  I can't really put it into words right now, but you do learn an awful lot.

My point was that you do get a formal education along with military training. The education was just part of the whole of the experience but a crucial one. One that is similar to a formal education at a university just without the job and boots.  That's all I was getting at. Also in your case they paid you and in civilians case they pay for the education. 

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