Originally posted by freeandfun1
I never said that it did, did I?
For the most part, yes, officers do get some say in WHERE they will be stationed.
As for injuries, my point is, that they were not as serious as he would have you believe. Many soldiers refused Purple Hearts for "scratches" and minor injuries received.
Of course, it was all part of his grand scheme. And frankly, he went to the Naval Academy (which prevented him from being drafted). After getting a free education in one of the service academies, you are committed to serve 6 years. So in a sense, you could argue that he didn't really volunteer.