Posted on Dec 2, 2013
What confuses you most about "sister services?"
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<p>At one point or another we've all thought about it... something about our sister services that we just can't seem to "wrap our minds around." So, what's that one thing that just seems to defy reason--from your perspective--and makes you wonder... "why do they do it that way?" The intent is to provide a fun, interesting, and thought provoking way to promote inter-service discussion. There's only one very simple rule here.. remember to display respect for all members from all services, of all ranks, and in all statuses. This should be a lively and thoroughly interesting discussion, and we'll all learn a thing or two about our sister services and each other in the process; now, pull up a keyboard, and let's get this thing started; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads! </p>
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1SG(P) (Join to see)
This picture reminds me that it's always better to hate the game as opposed to the player.
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SSG Matt Murphy
http://news.yale.edu/2013/09/26/air-force-vets-who-helped-pioneer-chinese-language-study-yale-return-campus
Half a century after they helped Yale refine a new method of language study, 28 retired Air Force personnel who learned Chinese at the university during the 1950s and 1960s returned to campus on Sept.
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I'd have to say the Navy. How come when you send something by ship it's called CARgo, but when you send it by car it's called a SHIPment?
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SSG Matt Murphy
1) The bandage was wound around the wound.
2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture...
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert..
7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present..
8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.
11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row..
13) They were too close to the door to close it.
14) The buck does funny things when the does are present.
15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.
16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
18) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear..
19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?
2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture...
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert..
7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present..
8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.
11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row..
13) They were too close to the door to close it.
14) The buck does funny things when the does are present.
15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.
16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
18) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear..
19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?
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Navy rank structure with integrated MOS...and there colored sleeve insignia!
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CMDCM Gene Treants
Well, I see our Shipmates have tackled some of the answers, but allow me to confuse you a little more. Our "Non-Rated" personnel E-1, 2, and 3 also have a different color structure. The most junior E-1 do not wear any stripes. Firemen (Engineering Personnel wear Red Stripes - 2 for E-2 and 3 for E-3), Deck Personnel Wear White Stripes, Construction Personnel Wear Blue Stripes, and Airmen wear Green Stripes. (I believe the last two colors were chosen to confuse everyone, even fellow Sailors.)
Now if this has not confused you enough and you really want to know more. I suggest you go to: http://www.pbs.org/weta/carrier/naval_ranks.htm
Service members sign a contract to serve for a limited time frame. Sailors in pay grades E-1 through E-3 (Seaman Recruit-to-Seaman) are considered in the apprentice phase of their career and are learn...
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CPT (Join to see)
OK, I have read thru the Navy Enlisted explanations twice and visited the attached website; each time I think I have it, it slips away. I guess if you consider each branch as two sets of rank (enlisted and officer) I am just going to have to be content with a lifetime .875 batting average. LMAO
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1SG Michael Blount
CPT - Rod Carew got into the Baseball Hall of Fame batting only .300, so .875 is pretty darned impressive.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
No bout adout it! :-) Hands down the most confusing. Nothing personal, love my Navy brothers & sisters!
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