That's a fair assessment. I don't anticipate anyone to hand me anything. I'm also aware it a long-short bordering on not going to freakin' happen, but if I was easily dissuaded, then I wouldn't be where I'm at today. You hit the nail on the head with the "goal" question. The CMC's latest planning guidance provides great vision to keep the USMC relevant in the "great competitions" era and carves us out a niche within the NDS. Naval integration and what I foresee that will entail is not something I look forward to. I would rather stay operationally relevant and continue to do what I enjoy: combat deployments. My deployment as a Company Commander to Australia was ok, but if there was a way moving forward to join a unit with a greater probability of getting back into the fight, then I would attempt to be a part of that unit. I am still well-connected to the recon community and could go back, but I don't think that would alleviate the impetus behind my desire to transfer to a unit that has a higher potential for something kinetic. Resigning my commission would be the sure-fire way to get what I'm asking for, but that wouldn't be advisable based on the fact I have a wife and kids. Ultimately, there's a 99% chance I will go back to the grunts and be a Bn Co, and I'll find value and meaning in serving those Marines. So, it's all win-win to me, but I wanted to explore any potential options. I appreciate the input.