Did Any Officers And/Or Staff NCOs Carry A Swagger Stick???

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:17:07 -0400

Swagger Sticks were very popular when I served but today's Marines probably never heard of them.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 12 at 2015 5:19 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:19:19 -0400

They haven't been an authorized item for a looooooooooooooong time..

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Oct 12 at 2015 5:53 PM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:53:42 -0400

I was given this Old Swagger Stick at my "Going Away" party & bet most here have never seen one before.. Mine is not the same as officers swagger sticks which were much more expensive

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Oct 12 at 2015 5:58 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:58:38 -0400

Heard of and seen them in movies, never in real life. Don't seem to have a practical purpose anymore.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2015 7:55 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 19:55:17 -0400

That is like what the British Military do. Their CSM, or for them WO carry something like that.

Response by Cpl Chris Cargile made Oct 12 at 2015 8:30 PM

Cpl Chris Cargile — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 20:30:34 -0400

Closest thing I ever saw to a swagger stick was the brass rod the DIs and range officers carried at the rifle range at PI. Boy howdy couldn't they ring a steel pot to get your attention when you screwed up!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2015 1:47 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 01:47:23 -0400

Here ya go!
http://www.grunt.com/cases-and-displays/swagger-sticks/trench-art-swagger-stick?gclid=Cj0KEQjwtO2wBRCu0d2dkvjVi5cBEiQAMEIVGeFh52MxJ1NSGbYzuqZAjzs9fLy4YEn2wtz5pfbVyusaAm5j8P8HAQ

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Oct 13 at 2015 1:51 AM

Capt Jeff S. — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 01:51:23 -0400

Other than being a rod of discipline for motivating stupid/lazy troops (which doesn't fly in these modern times), I see no purpose for carrying one except to try and look cool.

There is no purpose for people wearing capes anymore, except to observe tradition. Capes are merely reminiscent of an article of clothing that once had real function and served a useful purpose... but some folks think they make you look cool, like Batman, while saving the world from the bad guys. More power to them; I'd rather keep the money. ; )
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The pic is of my two sons. The one on the right did a tour in Iraq with the Army. With a name like Schwager, you can pretty well guess what your nickname is going to be.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 13 at 2015 6:41 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 06:41:56 -0400

Personally, I'd rather more NCO's purchased and actually practiced the manual of arms for their NCO sword. Most aren't even aware of it's existence much less proficient with it...

Response by SSgt Robert Dant made Oct 13 at 2015 9:33 AM

SSgt Robert Dant — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:33:35 -0400

Bo just my sword.

Response by Sgt Cody Dumont made Oct 13 at 2015 10:31 PM

Sgt Cody Dumont — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:31:03 -0400

I served from 1990 to 1998 and never saw a swagger stick.