RULES FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES

[Captain O]

"During hand-to-hand combat, a Bayonet is convenient, but it's nice to be conversant in switchblade as well." - Captain Obvious

 

[Andy54Hawken]

A good stout field knife will serve you well , but...
You can be taken to task for using a privately held / owned weapon in combat ... even a knife.
Your best bet is to clean , hide and perhaps disavow knowledge of your field knife after use.
( At least in my experience ... )
Andy

 

[Captain O]

A good stout field knife will serve you well , but...
You can be taken to task for using a privately held / owned weapon in combat ... even a knife.
Your best bet is to clean and hide and perhaps disavow knowledge of your field knife after use.
( At least in my experience ... )
Andy

(I won't tell if you won't).

 

[bbbass]

Back when we still had 'em ...
Never piss off the Mess Sergeant was always a excellent rule.
Andy

What happened to the Mess Sergeants?

We had Storekeepers. The Storekeepers not only facilitated materiel, but also our pay and paychecks. Never piss off a Storekeeper.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

I always liked the, Murphys Laws of Combat!

My favorite is,

"Remember, your weapon was manufactured by the lowest bidder!"

 

[Captain O]

I always liked the, Murphys Laws of Combat!

My favorite is,

"Remember, your weapon was manufactured by the lowest bidder!"

True, but they had to provide the Navy/Marines the best in Aviation engines and airframes... because you can't get out at 10,000 feet to effect repairs.

 

[Ura-Ki]

True, but they had to provide the Navy/Marines the best in Aviation engines and airframes... because you can't get out at 10,000 feet to effect repairs.

All maintained by a 20 year old who would rather chase P***y and drink beer!
Shoulda seen my A.F. in the late 80's and early 90's!

 

[Captain O]

All maintained by a 20 year old who would rather chase P***y and drink beer!
Shoulda seen my A.F. in the late 80's and early 90's!

By golly, I believe you! (I was in a different outfit, with the same crew). When we were on duty, nothing was more important than "getting it right". I saw the results of negligence... it wasn't pretty. One female Aviation Structural Mechanic lost three fingers because someone prematurely closed the canopy of an EA6B Prowler.

A stark reminder of "situational awareness".

 

[Ura-Ki]

We always had to have extra air frames mission ready for the 20% chance one of the assigned aircraft failed to launch!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

What happened to the Mess Sergeants?

We had Storekeepers. The Storekeepers not only facilitated materiel, but also our pay and paychecks. Never piss off a Storekeeper.

They went the way of the Dodo ... When the Army farmed out the mess jobs to private contractors ...
Andy

 

[bbbass]

They went the way of the Dodo ... When the Army farmed out the mess jobs to private contractors ...
Andy

Ha, yet another something I didn't know. I spent about a year in galley duty prior to getting my Avionics school. I'll bet they don't even have people just out of boot cleaning the barracks, scrubbing sh*tters, and painting!

 

[Dornai]

"Never listen to 2nd LT's: it can get you killed."

Ah the memories...

 

[Captain O]

A good stout field knife will serve you well , but...
You can be taken to task for using a privately held / owned weapon in combat ... even a knife.
Your best bet is to clean , hide and perhaps disavow knowledge of your field knife after use.
( At least in my experience ... )
Andy

I'll make an agreement with you. If you won't tell, and I won't tell, the enemy with an Italian-style stiletto (that opens with a satisfying "snick") probably won't say much... He'll be too busy nursing several 5" deep stab wounds in his chest, belly and possibly his eye.

What a comforting thought.

 

[Stomper]

Coffee in the Army? In Garrison maybe. All we got in the field was cigarettes.

It was actually muddy water and tasted like turpintine!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

That was part of the trouble ( taken to task ) that I was referring to.
After using your personal knife is when you might catch some grief.
From say your CO or Platoon Leader.
Again just my experience.
Andy

I'll make an agreement with you. If you won't tell, and I won't tell, the enemy with an Italian-style stiletto (that opens with a satisfying "snick") probably won't say much... He'll be too busy nursing several 5" deep stab wounds in his chest, belly and possibly his eye.

What a comforting thought.

 

[Captain O]

That was part of the trouble ( taken to task ) that I was referring to.
After using your personal knife is when you might catch some grief.
From say your CO or Platoon Leader.
Again just my experience.
Andy

I completely understand... but I would get over it.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

That might the least of what you have to get over if you had use a personal knife.
And now I am dropping out of this discussion.
Not from taking offense at anyone or what anyone has said.
Just hitting a little to close to home right now.
Andy

 

[Captain O]

That might the least of what you have to get over if you had use a personal knife.
And now I am dropping out of this discussion.
Not from taking offense at anyone or what anyone has said.
Just hitting a little too close to home right now.
Andy

Sorry, kid. No offense intended. I understand.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

None taken Captain ... thanks!
Andy

 

[Captain O]

If he can't breathe, it is a serious impediment!