After his own graduation in 1980, he was commissioned in the infantry, became a parachutist in 1981, went through the Army's leadership school and U.S. Army Ranger course and eventually led a 140-man company. He later served on the West Point faculty, before leaving the service in 1991 to work as a writer and public speaker. Ruggero is describing the moment that new cadets at West Point suddenly are separated from the family members who have delivered them to the campus. It translates well. Depends on the situation.
Some vocational fields are closer in spirit to military work than others.
Not at all. Apples and oranges. Camou and biz suits. Then he addresses the candidates directly. At this time, I'd like to ask the candidates to prepare to move down the stadium steps with your baggage.