Hi lexifox
I joined the JSPDS in 1989 when I was 16.5 yrs old after my 'O'
levels. Fyi I am still in service(MDES). Btw I'm
a lady too. If it is what you want to do, don't be bothered
by what other "guys" say. In my cohort, there are 6 of us
from the army, 3 from navy. All left the service except me and till
now we are still very close, and they have move on and done well in
the civilian world.
All the best to you!!