In more news: I just got an opportunity. I can keep the UH-60, which was my second choice of helicopter–or I can switch to the OH-58, which was my first. I have 24 hours to make the decision.
Pros of switching: I get guns. I get a more interesting mission.
Cons of switching: I class up a month later–enough to be annoying; not enough to take the JLPT. I get fewer and worse duty stations. Higher risk. Lower toque. (Torque is all-important for helicopter flight.)
At this point, I feel like I might as well flip a coin. It all seems implausibly evenly balanced. What do you think?
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If by “more dangerous mission” you mean you’ll have a higher likelihood of ending up in Iraq, stick with the Black Hawk. If you still have the same chance of ending up in Korea, however, go for the OH-58. As your friends, we want you to stay as safe as possible, but we also want you to have the cool experiences you signed up for.