Today I Learned...

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

I have read that U.S. defence forces are struggling to get people to join who meet basic fitness requirements. That is, there aren't enough people of the correct weight to make up the numbers.

It is true.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by beltax90

That I most definitely probably wouldn't last too long here

I often think about how life would have been had I gone into the air force. I had a recruiter after me, and with my degree I would have started as an officer.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I have a nephew in the Air Force Academy right now (entering his Sophomore year). He was home for a couple of weeks in early June. He and I talked about it a bit, and really he said it wasn't that bad, as long as you take it in the spirit it is given. He is a very independent, overachiever so I thought he would struggle, but to he seems to treat it basically as I would have, as a game.

So, when I commanded an infantry AIT (Advanced Individual Training) company at Fort Ord, CA, I had a few drill sergeants I would have liked you to meet - and see how long your "game" attitude would have held up -

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I often think about how life would have been had I gone into the air force. I had a recruiter after me, and with my degree I would have started as an officer.

Yep ......

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by humfrz

So, when I commanded an infantry AIT (Advanced Individual Training) company at Fort Ord, CA, I had a few drill sergeants I would have liked you to meet - and see how long your "game" attitude would have held up -

Well, to be fair, game isn't probably the right word, more that it's a mental attitude, and understanding it and you are part of the training.

I do have to wonder how much of the behind the barracks attitude adjustment sessions can go on these days.

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

I have read that U.S. defence forces are struggling to get people to join who meet basic fitness requirements. That is, there aren't enough people of the correct weight to make up the numbers.

That's also why there are a lot of civilian contractors that are being brought in to help train current troops for the new fitness standards too. So it's not just incoming recruits but also active members.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I do have to wonder how much of the behind the barracks attitude adjustment sessions can go on these days.

None because the Air Force doesn't have barracks. They have dormitories.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

None because the Air Force doesn't have barracks. They have dormitories.

Sorry, my Army slip is showing....

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Sorry, my Army slip is showing....

[riddle] Where do kings keep their armies? [/riddle]

[Ultramaroon]

In their sleevies!

[bcj]

Hey, wait.

You're a dad now?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Well, to be fair, game isn't probably the right word, more that it's a mental attitude, and understanding it and you are part of the training.

I do have to wonder how much of the behind the barracks attitude adjustment sessions can go on these days.

Oh, I imagine not much "adjustment" takes place behind the barracks these days.

I recall, back in the old Army, I had "on call" duty officer one night. Late one night I was called to the post and 2 NCOs had collared one drunk soldier. I asked him if he knew who he was - he said yes, you're Lt humfrz and you are an a-hole just like all other officers!

Then he pulled a knife on me and that hit me the wrong way. One of the duty NCOs wrestled the knife away from him and I threw him through a wall (literally). OK, it was more of a divider.

The soldier yelled "I'm going to have you court martialed for striking an enlisted man". I ordered the NCO and his driver to take that sorry SOB down to the lock up.

The next morning was summoned to the infirmary to explain to the doctor and the S-1, what "happened" to that soldier. Yep, he was beat up real good. The S-1 said that the duty NCO said he fell down a flight of stairs on the way to the brig. I said hmmmm....... could of been -

No more court martial talk from that soldier!

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, I imagine not much "adjustment" takes place behind the barracks these days...

You, Sir, are my kind of Lt. I'm pretty sure Airborne/Ranger Master Sergeant GranddadHawk would have approved.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

........... I'm pretty sure Airborne/Ranger Master Sergeant GranddadHawk would have approved.

I got the picture -