Started out with SGT. Dad learning to be a good soldier. He taught me about weapons, map reading, camping and survival
Joined the BSA learned everything I could about the outdoors from as many people as possible.
Went into law enforcement ant trained to be a tracker, firearms instructor and unarmed self defense instructor.
Joined the navy and then the Army where I got into as many of the classes for survival and E&E as possible (4).
Went back into law enforcement and wound up teaching firearms and self-defense.