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It's worth noting that being a REMF in an unconventional conflict might be almost impossible, since by definition there isn't a rear-echelon (if you're in the theatre), and someone whose job normally isn't anywhere near combat might find themselves under fire (or IED attack) at any time, such as in places like Afghanistan (2001-?).
 
This guy is often [[Gung -Holier Than Thou]] and a [[Miles Gloriosus]]. A bad [[Officer and A Gentleman]] and [[General Failure]] are both probably REMFs. A good [[Drill Sergeant Nasty]] rarely is. See also [[Armchair Military]], and [[Desk Jockey]].
 
'''No [[Real Life]] examples, please.''' Let's avoid a flame war.
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== Western Animation ==
* In ''[[Futurama]]'', Fry and Bender join the military purely for the benefits. Unfortunately for them, shortly afterwards, war [[Shout -Out|were]] declared and they are shipped to the front lines.
* ''[[The Simpsons (Animation)|The Simpsons]]'': In "Simpson Tide", Homer joined the US Naval Reserve expecting it to be like this. It doesn't quite go according to plan.
 
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