[QUOTE=scoutniagara;308672]Is the "short service commission" in the RN because of your "...vertically challenged, (5' 4")" ??? ;)

Good guess! Actually, my lifelong ambition was to follow both of my parents and join the Navy. (RN & WRNS) (The original plan was to join as a Navy fighter pilot, but the glasses put paid to that, although short pilots are preferred because there is not much room in the cockpit). Ended up as an engineer.

The worst vertical challenge is that kilt suppliers sell stuff for blokes 5' 10" and up. (The eBay auction I mentioned in another thread states that this kilt would be perfect for a young boy/teenager!) So, buy the book and make it yourself.

JohnH