Posted on Oct 1, 2015
CW3 Kevin Storm
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We get a ton of training, some times we use it in a manner that it was never intended for. Here is a comical example of how I had to use my old Platoon Sergeant Voice to help a fellow airline passenger in need. A flight I was on was running late, and the woman sitting across from me was very anxious she was going to miss her flight. As we were coming in for landing she notified the Flight Attendant that she had a connection to catch and it was going to be close. Of course we were at the back of the plane so you know how that usually works out. The announcement was made when the plane stopped and asked for people to wait so other could get off, and of course everyone stood up. The poor woman was almost in tears, No one would move out of her way. I got kind of ticked off at the inconsideration of my fellow travelers and just went all Platoon Sergeant on them, told the woman to get behind me and just follow. "LETS GO, LETS GO, LETS GO, MAKE HOLE AND MAKE IT WIDE, FELLOW TRAVELR NEED TO GET THROUGH!!!!! A lot of people were stunned, and a few "MOVE IT, MOVE IT" later their butts were getting out of the way. I did this the whole way up the plane, till I got to first class, and some jack wad had his suitcase in the aisle and had no intention of moving it. So I asked him "What are you from the nation of Ignoramous? This woman needs to catch a flight, now you can move this or I can climb over it, your choice" He moved it. The flight antendentdets and Co-Pilot were up front, laughing their butts off, one of them asked me if I wanted a job.

The woman was grateful she got off the plane as quickly as she did. I don't know if she caught her flight or not. But on that day, she learned an old crusty redleg can move an airplane of people! So what things have you done with your military training that you never expected to do?
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LTC Stephen F.
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Many times outside the military CW3 Kevin Storm
The way we are taught to evaluate a situation and think on our feet has helped countless times.
Reverse cycle planning starting with the endpoint and calculating backwards with some wiggle room.
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SPC Todd Rhoades
SPC Todd Rhoades
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Sir yes sir, every day in many situations, risk evaluation and management, predicted outcomes, adapting to the out of ordinary. The list goes on and on.
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SSgt Alex Robinson
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I've assitedat traffic accidents by directing traffic and rendering aid in a few emergency situations thanks to my medic training
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SSG Melvin Nulph
SSG Melvin Nulph
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Did this just a few weeks ago. Man was I pissed! Motor cycle and truck and stupid people who wanted to take pictures instead of help. Having memory problems can't believe the crap I did without thinking. Turns out the man on the bike is active duty and thankfully lived. 8 surgeries so far but from what I was told I moved the ones that couldn't help fast, (in a military manner) even helped the EMTs prep for an airvac?
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SPC Todd Rhoades
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I have stopped for several, if for nothing else but to direct the situation preventing further tragedy until professional responders arrive.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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The schedule needed to be done by hand since the computer system was down for maintenance. I did by myself in an hour and then did the ones for the other 3 school locations. I used the same technique we used to park and schedule planes...hey it worked!
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