Military brats are a unique breed. We deal with situations that our civilian friends sometimes find weird. All because we are son/daughter of a man in uniform. Being a military brat is awesome and tough at the same time. There’s a lot that goes into explaining things to others. Here are 50 things only a military brat would understand:
- The question of Where are you from?
Okay, what do you want to listen? Where was I born? Or where was I bought up? Or where did I spent my childhood?
- It’s natural for you to stand up during the national anthem:
I still remember my friends’ look when I stood up for the national anthem during India-Pakistan cricket world cup.
- You’ve learned to sleep through the sounds of morning PT, gunfire, etc:
Because you don’t want to get up at 3:30 in the morning.
- You rarely fully unpack:
Because you’ve already have necessary items handy. Also, you would need to repack anyhow on dad’s next posting.
- Figuring Out the Best School You Went To:
Because you’ve already studied in a dozen of them by your twelfth.
- The immediate bond with another military brat:
“OMG, you’re an army brat too?!” Got someone who could understand what I speak now.
- People give you a blank look when you try to explain the difference between a unit, company, battalion, etc
Especially to your civilian friends.
- You had an awesome childhood:
…and would never trade that for anything in the world.
- Is Your Sibling Born in the Same State:
This is the follow up if you somehow encounter the first question.
- You know that no matter where your father is posted, there’s a good chance you’ll be happy moving with him.
All the emotional farewell crap is not new to you.
- The Debate of Military VS Civilian Hospital for the Birth:
So, this one’s pretty rare, but we do have ourselves asked at least once whether we were born in a military hospital or a civilian one.
- Calling everyone “Sir” or “Saab” is not new to you
And you don’t even feel anything when your father does it everytime, even on their back…
- The Ticket Prices for Military Travels:
Yes, that’s a plus point.
- After telling someone your father is in the Air Force or Naval Aviation or Army Aviation Corps, you’re ready for the inevitable follow-up question of “Is he a pilot?”
Because you know everyone in the military aviation is not a pilot.
Have you come across more such experiences as a fauji brat? Let us know.
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