I suspect it could work, but given what you've said, why would you want it to.
Read back over your own comments, and then tell me what part of it doesn't suggest he's a control freak.
I suggest that the real reason he doesn't want you joining the army, is because it'll take the wind out of his sails. All his 'crab' stories of daring do in the face of the screaming hoards of attacking fuzzy wuzzies, will be instantly disarmed by you saying "Is that all you pussy? In the Army we have to__________________". You get the point I'm sure.
My advise is concentrate on building a life in the Army. You'll have a great time and make loads of mukkas. The crab is history. Fook him off at the high port.
And don't worry about blokes. The first time you bump into a Batallion, you'll have 650 war fighters all buying you beer and trying to give you a nobbing. So happy days ahead.
Good luck