Has anyone been in charge of setting up Military Dining In or Ball? How was your experience?

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:48:32 -0400

Even if you weren't responsible for the coordination of a Military Ball, what are some of your most memorable moments?

Response by CPO Gregory Smith made Jul 28 at 2015 7:03 PM

CPO Gregory Smith — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:03:09 -0400

What happens at a dining in stays at a dining in!! However, I've never had as much fun at a command function as I did at dining in. Abs hurt for days from laughing so hard. I think for Navy folks the sibling rivalry between the Chief's Mess and the Ward Room had a lot to do with it.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 28 at 2015 7:36 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:36:33 -0400

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member As Class President of my OCS class that was one of my major assignments in 1982, not only was I responsible for finding and securing the location, I had to MC the entire Military Ball. It was a formal dinning out for the OCS class and families, with a guest speaker. Back then we had the "Smoking Lamp" and all the bells and whistles. I've hosted many many more since then (Battlaion Balls - 4, Brigade Balls 5, Redeployment Ball 1, and several retirement balls and my Retirement Ball and the "Grog Bowl" - Very Nice.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2018 1:07 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:07:24 -0400

My experience was great. Set one up during ANCOC. NCOA had a thorough SOP, and others took delegated tasks based on their strengths and experin experience. I ended up being both the Narrator and the NCOIC of the Color Guard.
Worked out great. Enjoyed the experience, despite multitasking. The challange made me better.