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Flying AMC is a nightmare, enjoy that poo poo.
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This is a pretty dumb question and may not even be true in reality but: In BF3, the dog tag for the 2nd Lt rank is a single gold bar while the 1st Lt is a single silver bar. Why is the 2nd Lt. gold and the 1st Lt silver? Isn't gold "better" then silver?
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Dec 8, 2011 01:21
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OGS-Remix posted:This is a pretty dumb question and may not even be true in reality but: Gold, being more malleable than silver, is easier to hammer into a sheet thin & soft enough for a senior NCO to wipe his rear end.
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Dec 8, 2011 01:31
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OGS-Remix posted:This is a pretty dumb question and may not even be true in reality but: It is true in reality.
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Dec 8, 2011 01:38
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Rrail posted:Flying AMC is a nightmare, enjoy that poo poo. So how do you *do* it, do you just like, show up and say "Fly me somewhere"?
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Dec 8, 2011 01:47
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Nillerz posted:So how do you *do* it, do you just like, show up and say "Fly me somewhere"?
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Dec 8, 2011 02:10
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OGS-Remix posted:This is a pretty dumb question and may not even be true in reality but: The partial answer is that the rank insignia we all know and love were gradually phased into use over about 150 years. 2Lts didn't use gold bars until WWI. Capt and 1Lt rank were both gold at one point, and 2Lts had nothing except occasionally different colored trim on a uniform item (hat, etc). Rank insignia came into use one at a time, generally with years between additions or changes. Edit: It probably also had something to do with the fact that higher ranks got insignia first, and silver was cheaper than gold so they started there and moved down.
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Dec 8, 2011 02:11
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Casimir Radon posted:They have to be going where you want to already, and have room. That's why it's called Space Available. How do you get intel on flights?
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Dec 8, 2011 02:27
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Nillerz posted:How do you get intel on flights? Was the link I posted earlier no good, or did you miss it?
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Dec 8, 2011 02:33
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Rrail posted:Flying AMC is a nightmare, enjoy that poo poo. No poo poo. The one time I've flown "space-a" was because I work with a C-17 pilot who happens to be from my hometown and he was flying a jet back there for an airshow...even with this all but assured space-a travel (as in, "Hey, I'm flying a jet back home on this day at this time, and I'm coming back on this day at this time, you should come with me") our itinerary changed three times in 24 hours and we left 4 hours late. That said, Nillerz posted:So how do you *do* it, do you just like, show up and say "Fly me somewhere"? the process is to 1) be on leave (this is absolutely required, your leave paperwork is the first thing they will ask for when you go to check in) 2) find an AMC base...theoretically any AFB will work, since they all have some sort of passenger terminal presence, but your chances for space-A flights go up exponentially if you're flying out of an AMC base, and they go up even more if it's one of the AMC hubs (Travis, McGuire, places like that). Your best bet for catching a flight to Japan is gonna be a West Coast AMC base, so either Travis or McChord 3a) find the number for whatever base's passenger terminal and call; you should be able to find a number online for that specific pax terminal's hotline that lines out the space-a travel they are projecting for the next 24, 48, and 72 hours. The link that Godholio posted on the last page has a list of the numbers for the pax terminals and the hotlines at all the major AMC bases. 3b) show up to the pax terminal with your leave paperwork and IDs for people wanting to travel and sign in for space-a. At this point the dude behind the counter will tell you what they are currently projecting, and tell you when you need to be there to make the flight that's going where you want to go; he will also give you the number and tell you to call frequently to ensure the flight's show/departure times haven't changed (they will). Alternatively, you can combine 3a and 3b into one step and find out what flights are available when you go to check in for space-a, but remember that you are required to be on leave when you check in, so if you want to husband your leave days you can call ahead and find out when the flight is leaving so you don't have to blow leave sitting around your home waiting for the next flight. 4) show up at the appointed time, check in for your flight, wait around because the flight has been delayed (or it got moved up and you missed it, or the flight is on time but you got bumped), finally go through "security" and take a bus out to the aircraft, at which point you will probably be delayed further for them to change something out payload wise, or because the aircraft breaks, or one of a gajillion other things happens, finally take-off (bring earplugs and a jacket) and land, at which point if you are trying to connect you jump back a step and try to find out what flights are available and see how long you are going to have to wait for the next flight out to get where you are going. If you are going space-a point to point it isn't terrible, particularly if both points have regular flights to/from where you are trying to get to...so if you are trying to go to Japan, you ideally want to start at Travis, McGuire, or Elmendorf and hop a direct flight into whatever part of Japan you want to visit (Yokota, Misawa, etc.) It's when you start throwing connections into it that you can get hosed and be stranded somewhere for a while. Space-a isn't terrible if you a) are close enough to travel direct out of an AMC hub, b) have EXTREMELY flexible travel dates and plans, c) don't mind being stranded somewhere for up to several days at a time while you are trying to and from your intended destination, and d) (a corollary of c) have enough leave to burn waiting around for flights to try and get where you are going. There's a reason you see so many retirees flying space-a. iyaayas01 fucked around with this message at 02:47 on Dec 8, 2011 |
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Dec 8, 2011 02:40
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As a warning, these retirees have stories. Which they will want to share with you. At great length.
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Dec 8, 2011 02:51
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Alright, so I would need to get the number for the PAX terminal nearest to me (I live near Rochester), and according to what you're saying, since I'm east coast, I'll probably have to do a flight to a west-coast base first. This multiplies the probability of issues. I am in the National Guard, so I don't have to worry about leave-time, but if I get stuck in western US, are there base amenities or do I have to get a hotel?
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Dec 8, 2011 02:55
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Nillerz posted:Alright, so I would need to get the number for the PAX terminal nearest to me (I live near Rochester), and according to what you're saying, since I'm east coast, I'll probably have to do a flight to a west-coast base first. This multiplies the probability of issues. Guard/reserve can only do CONUS, I think. You can stay on bases if they have room, but with no orders they can just deny you if they have no room (rather than give you non-a slips). McGuire is your closest if you're in NY.
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Dec 8, 2011 03:08
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poo poo, loving New Jersey? I hate New Jersey...
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Dec 8, 2011 03:20
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revenance posted:Guard/reserve can only do CONUS, I think. This is almost correct...Guard/reserve can fly OCONUS, but it has to be to/from a U.S. territory...so Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, etc. If it doesn't belong to the U.S., you can't go there. So Japan would be a no go.
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Dec 8, 2011 03:42
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Nillerz posted:poo poo, loving New Jersey? I hate New Jersey... It's not that bad. It's the state that brough you me and...I think smoke crack.
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Dec 8, 2011 04:35
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gleep glop posted:It's not that bad. It's the state that brough you me and...I think smoke crack. NJ got me my GED, but I'm from NYC.
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Dec 8, 2011 04:57
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Quick question, I'm in DEP but have more important poo poo to be doing with my last month than PTing with a bunch of people who can't even pass the APFT and sitting in class going over poo poo that I have to do on that FSTS training site anyway. Is there anything my recruiter can do to my contract if he gets pissed off? I've read about people not even showing up to a single thing until they ship, so I should be good right?
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Dec 9, 2011 14:09
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Gordian posted:Quick question, I'm in DEP but have more important poo poo to be doing with my last month than PTing with a bunch of people who can't even pass the APFT and sitting in class going over poo poo that I have to do on that FSTS training site anyway (even though I'm E-3 and can't get more rank). Is there anything my recruiter can do to my contract if he gets pissed off? I've read about people not even showing up to a single thing until they ship, so I should be good right? I was in DEP for 6 months and I didn't show up to anything like that. My recruiter asked that I call once a week to make sure I'm not dead, and come in whenever to show my face whenever I had time. I would give your recruiter the courtesy of telling him that you can't make it, and you'll keep in regular contact with him. Accountability for your people is a big deal in the military, and from what I got from my recruiter he is somewhat responsible for you until you ship. I don't actually think there is anything they can do, but I'm not the one to answer that.
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Dec 9, 2011 14:17
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Gordian posted:Quick question, I'm in DEP but have more important poo poo to be doing with my last month than PTing with a bunch of people who can't even pass the APFT and sitting in class going over poo poo that I have to do on that FSTS training site anyway (even though I'm E-3 and can't get more rank). Is there anything my recruiter can do to my contract if he gets pissed off? I've read about people not even showing up to a single thing until they ship, so I should be good right? You'll get plenty of that for the next several years. Give your recruiter a courtesy call and let him know that you have personal obligations to fulfill before you ship or whatever. Enjoy life while you are at liberty to do so.
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Dec 9, 2011 15:45
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Gordian posted:Quick question, I'm in DEP but have more important poo poo to be doing with my last month than PTing with a bunch of people who can't even pass the APFT and sitting in class going over poo poo that I have to do on that FSTS training site anyway (even though I'm E-3 and can't get more rank). Is there anything my recruiter can do to my contract if he gets pissed off? I've read about people not even showing up to a single thing until they ship, so I should be good right? DEP for 6 months, shook off most of their BS, showed up a month before I shipped and apologized for getting my phone cut off.
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Dec 10, 2011 03:24
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Gordian posted:DEP Pretty much echoing what others have said re: courtesy call to check in. Hell, I was two states away from mine for nearly three months before I shipped. All that your recruiter needs to know is that you're alive and not imprisoned. If your recruiter is a shitbag like most, it'll most likely just give you a go on your future soldier checklist without bothering to ask if you've glanced over any of it. That being said, don't do anything too stupid between now and your final MEPS date and you'll be fine.
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Dec 10, 2011 05:36
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GreenMeat posted:Gold, being more malleable than silver, is easier to hammer into a sheet thin & soft enough for a senior NCO to wipe his rear end. Just had to quote this because it owned. 
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Dec 12, 2011 17:35
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Dumb dramabomb questions: Say a (US) soldier is overseas and he (supposedly) finds out his wife is seeing someone else. Q1: She may have told the guy she is having an affair with that she can't leave her soldier husband because he will automatically get custody of the children. This is bullshit, right? Q2: If they are moving back to the place where the US army has a big old base, with a plan to have this dumbass guy get a job/apartment nearby, what is the likelihood he is going to end up sooner or later getting his rear end horribly kicked? Q3: If your wife/husband was cheating would you want to know? If so, how would it even be possible to let you know?
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Dec 15, 2011 07:02
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Why are you loving around with some dudes wife man?
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She's probably enough of a piece of work that there are other reasons the husband will get custody. The only answer that matters is that the dude is a complete douchebag anyway and deserves to get his rear end kicked. Start stocking up on icepacks.
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Dec 15, 2011 13:05
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IrvingWashington posted:Dumb dramabomb questions: http://www.myspace.com/sgtdunson/music/songs/i-m-a-kill-jody-73940910
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Dec 15, 2011 13:36
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IrvingWashington posted:Dumb dramabomb questions: Hey! gently caress you.
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Dec 15, 2011 14:42
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IrvingWashington posted:Dumb dramabomb questions: No one here is going to help you gently caress a dude's wife.
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Dec 15, 2011 14:55
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IrvingWashington posted:Dumb dramabomb questions: Ask this in the Coast Guard thread. They'll know what's up.
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Dec 15, 2011 20:32
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If I wanted to start to learn a language before deploying to Afghanistan, am I going to be better off learning Dari or Pashto?
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Dec 15, 2011 21:09
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IrvingWashington posted:Dumb dramabomb questions: Banging a dudes wife while he is half the world away is about as low as you can get. 
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Dec 15, 2011 23:56
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IrvingWashington posted:Dumb dramabomb questions:  Note to other people reading this thread, don't do this. If you join the military you will see why soon enough.
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Dec 16, 2011 00:57
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DEUSFORORUM posted:If I wanted to start to learn a language before deploying to Afghanistan, am I going to be better off learning Dari or Pashto? Kind of a crapshoot depending on where your unit's going. I'd have to say the odds favor Dari, and it's easier than Pashto.
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Dec 16, 2011 02:19
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DEUSFORORUM posted:If I wanted to start to learn a language before deploying to Afghanistan, am I going to be better off learning Dari or Pashto? What branch? If you're a Marine you should learn Pashto, because the odds are against you going much further north than Helmand province. If you're Army I have no idea where you all go in Afghanistan-- Dari would probably get your further. Also, unless you're some kind of language Rain Man, you're not going to get very far teaching yourself either of those languages. However, here's something you CAN do that will get you 1000% further than anyone else in your unit-- just memorize a poo poo-load of words. gently caress grammar. I spoke Pashto better than anyone else in my unit while we were embedded with the Afghan police because I spent a ton of time memorizing words I thought might be useful. http://fieldsupport.dliflc.edu/downloads.aspx Go to the Language Survival Kit (PDF/Audio). It will give you massive lists of words with individual audio files, so you can make a huge playlist, put it on random, and quiz yourself while driving/running/wacking off. I probably only knew about 10 basic verbs, but I had tons of words I could mix and match with. You obviously come off sounding crazy to native speakers, but they will seriously respect the effort and, most importantly, be able to understand you somewhat.
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Godholio posted:She's probably enough of a piece of work that there are other reasons the husband will get custody. I am happy for him to get his rear end kicked. We've been helping his wife come to terms with finding out her husband is a piece of poo poo. I don't think he would come here looking for icepacks - even our kids made it plain they think he is scum  e: well poo poo, apparently he really is on his way to fort hood. Be sure to greet him friendly-like. IrvingWashington fucked around with this message at 08:13 on Dec 16, 2011 |
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Dec 16, 2011 08:11
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IrvingWashington posted:I am happy for him to get his rear end kicked. We've been helping his wife come to terms with finding out her husband is a piece of poo poo. He meant Jody is going to get his rear end whooped.
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Dec 16, 2011 11:59
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So wait, is Irving the deployed soldier? Or is he Jody? What is going on.
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Dec 16, 2011 14:55
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He is definitely Jody.
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No Butt Stuff posted:So wait, is Irving the deployed soldier? Or is he Jody? Pretty sure he's Jody.
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