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I would then recommend that they go to the NX (in this case, or the PX/BX) to get the proper ribbons and medals and preferably the rack to put them on, and then on to their residence to get squared away. <br /><br />A short conversation to find out their unit of employment and supervisors name and a phone call follow-up should be enough.Response by TSgt David L. made Sep 11 at 2016 5:39 AM2016-09-11T05:39:57-04:002016-09-11T05:39:57-04:00SN Kevin Neff1881480<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'd probably get chewed out for laughing. We had a guy come in during A school with the craziest bowl cut that his wife did. When asked who his room mate was(it was I), I almost got chewed out for allowing him to leave like that. I told them that he hasn't been in his room for months now because he was living with his wife off base.Response by SN Kevin Neff made Sep 11 at 2016 6:08 AM2016-09-11T06:08:47-04:002016-09-11T06:08:47-04:00Capt Private RallyPoint Member1881567<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I sincerely don't believe this would have ever happened in the units I served.Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2016 8:09 AM2016-09-11T08:09:25-04:002016-09-11T08:09:25-04:00LtCol J W1881634<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In the Old Marine Corps, it would probably get him 5 days puss and punk. That's in the brig on bread & water to you newbies!Response by LtCol J W made Sep 11 at 2016 8:47 AM2016-09-11T08:47:19-04:002016-09-11T08:47:19-04:00SFC Joseph Weber1881645<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Since its a Navy guy I'd toss him off the boat. I'd aim for a spot without any rocks or docks or whatever you guys call all that crap.Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Sep 11 at 2016 8:52 AM2016-09-11T08:52:21-04:002016-09-11T08:52:21-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member1881658<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ahhhhh, a good ol' on the spot correction consisting of questions, pushups, and retraining. <br /><br />You're taught when you go to basic or boot what right looks like and you know this isn't it but it's ok, I will retrain you as I see fit. I do enjoy retraining.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2016 9:00 AM2016-09-11T09:00:12-04:002016-09-11T09:00:12-04:00SA Jim Arnold1881690<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>UnacceptableResponse by SA Jim Arnold made Sep 11 at 2016 9:14 AM2016-09-11T09:14:18-04:002016-09-11T09:14:18-04:00SSG Drew Cook1881770<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'd go find his NCO.Response by SSG Drew Cook made Sep 11 at 2016 9:56 AM2016-09-11T09:56:45-04:002016-09-11T09:56:45-04:001SG Private RallyPoint Member1881771<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I once had a SFC that had oak leafs on her overseas ribbon and NCOPDR...smh I pulled her a side and I told her that this was incorrect she just shrugged her shoulders and said well that's what's on my DA photo so it must be right. And to top it all off she did get selected for E8 on her first look. Just another example of how screwed up the promotion system is.Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2016 9:57 AM2016-09-11T09:57:12-04:002016-09-11T09:57:12-04:00SFC Pete Kain1881818<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Somebody is not doing their job on instructing cadets on proper wear and care of the uniform.<br />Now if that was an Active member the ass chewing would long and painful for them.<br />As it is extra training is called for.Response by SFC Pete Kain made Sep 11 at 2016 10:27 AM2016-09-11T10:27:03-04:002016-09-11T10:27:03-04:00CPT Jim Schwebach1881830<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As the recon section leader, my job was to insure that all of my people were squared away for those Saturday morning inspections. That meant that before you went anywhere Friday night your uniform passed a layout. That was my job. My Platoon Sergeant's job was to insure that I was doing mine. And the First Sergeant was responsible for insuring that the company he turned over to the Company Commander was prepared for inspection. <br />As a Company Commander encountering a trooper in this condition in formation I'd point out the problem to the Platoon Leader and move to the next Soldier. Not having fallen off the pickle truck the very morning of the inspection, I would also realize that, given that the likelihood that three, possibly four levels of professionals would not have failed in their responsibility, this was some sort of test. Regardless, when I gave the PL his platoon, I'd schedule a meeting in my office after the formation. When I turned the company back to the First Sergeant, there would be another, separate meeting scheduled. <br /><br />BTW, this very thing occurred at the first uniform inspection held as a brand new Company Commander in the 82d. It was a conspiracy by my senior NCO's to initiate their new commander and they were all waiting in the First Sergeant's office after formation.Response by CPT Jim Schwebach made Sep 11 at 2016 10:32 AM2016-09-11T10:32:59-04:002016-09-11T10:32:59-04:00Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS1881891<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is why first line supervisors should "pre-inspect" their folks so there are no surprises.<br /><br />This would have never made it past Team Leader to Squad Leader to Platoon Level.<br /><br />Let's assume it's caught at Team level. The instant correction is to remove ALL ribbons, pending correction. Better to be "messed up" without than to be "messed up" with. Nuanced difference in screw up. Both wrong, but one is "more acceptable." <br /><br />"If" there is time:<br /><br />1) Have them assist me in the inspection process so they know what we are looking for.<br />2) Go with them to PX or Cash Sales and have them purchase the appropriate items. They purchase, I verify.<br />3) Have them pull out regulation manual (or appropriate orders), and create correct ribbon rack, and mount them correctly.<br />4) Repeat pre-inspection.Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Sep 11 at 2016 11:00 AM2016-09-11T11:00:42-04:002016-09-11T11:00:42-04:00Cpl George Crab1881938<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would take the ribbons off of the uniform, then I would tell the inspectee to get some real time in the military, before trying to show what a hard charger he/she is, seeing as the sleeve anchor shows that the person has not done any real time in the actual Navy.<br /><br />Then I would go to the nearest bulkhead and try to erase the memory by pounding my head into it. Before doing this, though, I would report this wannabe to the powers that be.Response by Cpl George Crab made Sep 11 at 2016 11:15 AM2016-09-11T11:15:15-04:002016-09-11T11:15:15-04:00SSG Billyray Musselman1882039<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I've got 4 words.. "He's not my soldier"<br />If there was time prior I would obviously try to fix him.<br />Judging by how much he cares about his uniform, I don't expect him to arrive early for inspection.<br />He is a direct reflection of his leadership. Take a minute and think about that.Response by SSG Billyray Musselman made Sep 11 at 2016 11:51 AM2016-09-11T11:51:08-04:002016-09-11T11:51:08-04:00SFC James Asbill1882081<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well .. since it looks NAVY ... is about par for the course ......... Just kidding ..Response by SFC James Asbill made Sep 11 at 2016 12:06 PM2016-09-11T12:06:15-04:002016-09-11T12:06:15-04:00COL David Turk1882099<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Very good answers here. I'd like to know where his buddies were. Seems like he could have received some peer help.Response by COL David Turk made Sep 11 at 2016 12:11 PM2016-09-11T12:11:30-04:002016-09-11T12:11:30-04:00SGM Steve Wettstein1882285<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you I needed a reason to smile right about now.Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Sep 11 at 2016 1:49 PM2016-09-11T13:49:25-04:002016-09-11T13:49:25-04:00SP5 Private RallyPoint Member1882492<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="501415" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/501415-182x-information-professional-nas-oceana-cnrma">ENS Private RallyPoint Member</a> Are you sure this isn't a case of shoplifted valor?Response by SP5 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2016 3:14 PM2016-09-11T15:14:19-04:002016-09-11T15:14:19-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member1882577<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Seeing it is a Navy uniform, I am aghast! My father and five uncles were in the Navy! They would be livid!!!Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2016 3:52 PM2016-09-11T15:52:43-04:002016-09-11T15:52:43-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member1882593<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>By the way, a little comic relief. Perhaps this sailor thinks there is only one definition of a rack-- a place to sleep!Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2016 3:59 PM2016-09-11T15:59:53-04:002016-09-11T15:59:53-04:00Maj John Bell1883053<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I never had a SNCO, NCO chain fail like this. So I'd probably assume that I was having a really bad nightmare; then see if I could stop taking my anti-malaria meds.Response by Maj John Bell made Sep 11 at 2016 7:29 PM2016-09-11T19:29:36-04:002016-09-11T19:29:36-04:00LTC Private RallyPoint Member1883417<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'd promote him/her immediately with a direct commission into the Army Medical Department.Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2016 10:06 PM2016-09-11T22:06:36-04:002016-09-11T22:06:36-04:00PO1 William "Chip" Nagel1883763<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm seriously confused at a loss the Plain Anchor is Ancient. The Jacket looks like the old dress suit uniform Zumwalt Style. National Defense? Vietnam Maybe? Pistol Marksmanship in front of Sea Service and GWOT? I Guess they reincarnated the Old Anchor but the Jacket still has me thrown for a loop. Definitely not the Suit and Tie I had from 76-80 or Crackerjacks I had thereafter and Someone needs to help this Person Badly.Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 11 at 2016 11:41 PM2016-09-11T23:41:43-04:002016-09-11T23:41:43-04:00SFC George Smith1883883<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>ask where he went drinking last night... and Hand him AR 670-1 and tell him to read it and get it fixed... NOW...Response by SFC George Smith made Sep 12 at 2016 12:24 AM2016-09-12T00:24:28-04:002016-09-12T00:24:28-04:00SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth1884180<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Send to the Post Exchange and have him, or her get a ribbon bar to put them on for a neater look.Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Sep 12 at 2016 6:24 AM2016-09-12T06:24:18-04:002016-09-12T06:24:18-04:00PO1 Private RallyPoint Member1884289<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pull them aside and tell them they need to have a better ribbon rack; ask them questions if they have a way to get a proper ribbon rack; if they don't, I would give them an old ribbon rack of mine (like one that would have 4 areas for 4 ribbons). I would also explain to them that this is unacceptable and provide the instruction on how the ribbons should be placed on the uniform (in this case, female service dress blues).Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 7:49 AM2016-09-12T07:49:04-04:002016-09-12T07:49:04-04:00SGT David T.1884337<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Promote ahead of peers! This SM needs an award for original thinking!Response by SGT David T. made Sep 12 at 2016 8:19 AM2016-09-12T08:19:16-04:002016-09-12T08:19:16-04:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member1884632<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>After I would get my clenching teeth and flaring nostrils under control, I would fall the formation out and bring this lovely character AND their immediate supervisor to my office. Once the door was closed, I would look at the supervisor and say one word and one word only...."EXPLAIN"Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 10:36 AM2016-09-12T10:36:38-04:002016-09-12T10:36:38-04:00SSG Stephan Pendarvis1884938<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Half right....FACE!!!Response by SSG Stephan Pendarvis made Sep 12 at 2016 12:25 PM2016-09-12T12:25:34-04:002016-09-12T12:25:34-04:00SGM Private RallyPoint Member1885009<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would have said, "Great job, Seeeaaaman Schmedlapppp! You managed to get all those ribbons with all those sharp pins on without killing yourself from a massive loss of blood. I'm proud of you, son. Now I want you and everyone in your leadership chain in your Division to fall out of my formation and double time back to your rack. When you get there you are all gonna square away your yooouuuuneeeform then you're aaaalllll gonna reeeepoooort to my office post haste to show me you got it done right. Then we're all gonna have a little chat. How does that sound to you, Schmedlapppp? Good - FALL OUT!"Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 12:53 PM2016-09-12T12:53:58-04:002016-09-12T12:53:58-04:00Cpl Justin Goolsby1885126<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The simple answer... Get the hell out of my office and fix yourself. If I've got junior Marines, I'll send them to fix him. Otherwise, I'll be the one to fix him.Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Sep 12 at 2016 1:38 PM2016-09-12T13:38:42-04:002016-09-12T13:38:42-04:00CPO Private RallyPoint Member1885427<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I posted this story else where but since its relevant here you go.<br /><br />We had an E3 at my first command (Hawkeye squadron) that was a special kind of 8-up. (Locked himself in a plane once) Anyways in this story we had just come back from a det the day before and some people’s gear was in tri walls in the hanger. A few of us were sitting in the smoke deck and we see this guy wandering up the road wearing the Utility shirt but with a Dixie cap on… When he gets closer we relies its one of our guys so we yell at him to come over. Top to Bottom, he had a Dixie cap on a Utility shirt 3 sizes too small a PT shirt (White with the Navy logo on the front and back) Johnny cash pants, rope for a belt, and dress shoes. When asked WTF!!! He replied that all his uniforms were in the tri walls in the hanger and so he “Found” these uniform items in the BEQ. He had cut the name tap off the shirt and sharpie his own name on it. We asked why he didn’t just come in civvies change here and take his sea bag back to his BEQ after work…. He said he hadn’t thought of that… In the 7 Commands iv worked with I have had 2 of these types of people…Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 3:02 PM2016-09-12T15:02:19-04:002016-09-12T15:02:19-04:00SPC Anthony Landon1885611<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>there's a CSM somewhere on Rallypoint losing his mind right now.Response by SPC Anthony Landon made Sep 12 at 2016 4:08 PM2016-09-12T16:08:41-04:002016-09-12T16:08:41-04:00SGT James Eldridge1885705<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>After the uncontrollable twitching stopped and I lost my voice from yelling! I would make the soldier memorize the 670-1 and show up to every formation in dress uniform no matter the day's activities until he/she had it rite!Response by SGT James Eldridge made Sep 12 at 2016 4:35 PM2016-09-12T16:35:18-04:002016-09-12T16:35:18-04:00SGT John Galbraith1885857<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Leaders. Build a Dress kit. Simple tackle box with some rails, likely ribbons (no need to carry around a purple heart or a medal of honor. service ribbon, yes, national defense, sure.. be smart). Marksmanship badges, rank, unit insignia, corps pins, airborn wings, and a boat load of dammits. Throw in a bras polishing and show polishing kit and you are set to make your section shine. I went as far as having a pouch on my backpack that contained, paper, ID tag chain, pens, ranks from PV2 - SSG (Army), eye glass repair kit, small boot shining kit (back in the days of black boots) so troops can square themselves away before formation real quick before open ranks is called out.Response by SGT John Galbraith made Sep 12 at 2016 5:13 PM2016-09-12T17:13:50-04:002016-09-12T17:13:50-04:00PO3 Ricky Foster1886069<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>To all who may be wondering that is the Uniform of a Naval Sea Cadet. Sea Cadets train like the Naval Reserve and begin at the age of 11. Now This dont excuse the offence, to many have gotten their panties in a wad over who this Uniform belongs to. I'd say this cadet does NOT have Military parents, bu the blame fall all around. Even her best rack mate ought to have known this wont fly.Response by PO3 Ricky Foster made Sep 12 at 2016 6:17 PM2016-09-12T18:17:45-04:002016-09-12T18:17:45-04:00SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member1886152<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-109051"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
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Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2016 9:17 AM2016-09-28T09:17:46-04:002016-09-28T09:17:46-04:00Sgt Private RallyPoint Member1929604<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Brah I would just laugh take them to the side and ask them wtf happen I would rather you call and tell me you shit isn't ready that show up like this and embarrass yourself and your leadership go change over and come see me afterResponse by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2016 11:19 AM2016-09-28T11:19:43-04:002016-09-28T11:19:43-04:00SMSgt Lawrence McCarter1964286<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The reaction would not be positive I can guarantee that !Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Oct 11 at 2016 1:19 AM2016-10-11T01:19:48-04:002016-10-11T01:19:48-04:00SSgt Boyd Herrst2482424<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Seriously? I'd look at the back of their uniform, tell them it looks like they had an "accident" and while gone fix that fruit salad" ('cause that's what it looks like!)Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Apr 9 at 2017 1:14 PM2017-04-09T13:14:46-04:002017-04-09T13:14:46-04:00SSgt Boyd Herrst2482437<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>"Excuse me Airman* Palmer, I don't remember having to ask you, so stand down for a few." (Just kidding!)<br /><br />* in the AF we're all Airmen ! <br />Didn't want you to get your feathers<br />Ruffled, JP4 !Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Apr 9 at 2017 1:23 PM2017-04-09T13:23:30-04:002017-04-09T13:23:30-04:00SGT Joseph Gunderson2489702<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This cat earned an immediate throat punch. No questions asked; just a swift shot to the jugular lol. No one can legitimately be this ate up lolResponse by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Apr 12 at 2017 6:18 PM2017-04-12T18:18:08-04:002017-04-12T18:18:08-04:00SGT Mathew Husen2489991<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Whose your squad leader?!!!Response by SGT Mathew Husen made Apr 12 at 2017 8:22 PM2017-04-12T20:22:03-04:002017-04-12T20:22:03-04:00LTC David Cushen2490547<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1. Have NCO chain perform a very memorable counseling session. They are extremely creative individuals... no video.<br />2. Have Soldier prepare a class on how to wear multiple ribbons, and describe the importance of preparation for an event, like inspections.<br />3. Have Soldier translate/communicate that experience into preparing for a combat mission, and describe possible results from a lack of preparation.<br />4. Redo inspection... on a Saturday, at 0500hrs, and every two hours afterwards, until 1500hrs.<br />5. Repeat as necessary until understood.Response by LTC David Cushen made Apr 13 at 2017 1:16 AM2017-04-13T01:16:36-04:002017-04-13T01:16:36-04:00SSgt Michael Cox2491530<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I probably scream at them and then have Every NCO and Officer in the area come check out this pile.Response by SSgt Michael Cox made Apr 13 at 2017 12:28 PM2017-04-13T12:28:20-04:002017-04-13T12:28:20-04:00CW4 Scott Hyde2492448<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'd like to see his supervisor's uniform.Response by CW4 Scott Hyde made Apr 13 at 2017 5:39 PM2017-04-13T17:39:50-04:002017-04-13T17:39:50-04:00CW3 Kevin Storm2494271<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The old Platoon Sergeant in me would be thinking "lunch is served in the Shark Tank"Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Apr 14 at 2017 1:29 PM2017-04-14T13:29:01-04:002017-04-14T13:29:01-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member2653283<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is this a joke someone is playing?Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2017 8:52 PM2017-06-15T20:52:41-04:002017-06-15T20:52:41-04:00SMSgt Lawrence McCarter3045452<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One good reason to sometimes actually have to stand inspection in a uniform class that requires the wearing of ribbons. There was a time that is what many of us did wear and had open ranks inspections daily by our own supervisors and also once in a while from Superior Officers or NCOs. These uniforms were used enough people not only knew how to wear them but maintain them and have a proper insignia and decorations that were required. if there was any question then refer to the proper Regulation for guidance and follow that instruction, its not optional but required ! I've never actually seen a display that was that bad and I do look. Its not complicated !Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Oct 29 at 2017 11:55 PM2017-10-29T23:55:15-04:002017-10-29T23:55:15-04:00CSM Richard StCyr3046525<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Their squad leader would be my new special friend.Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Oct 30 at 2017 10:41 AM2017-10-30T10:41:55-04:002017-10-30T10:41:55-04:00PO1 James Booker3048029<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-186841"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
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<a class="fancybox" rel="4eb52ec808b1e713f4d5a9abae429831" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/186/909/for_gallery_v2/b2a6f736.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/186/909/large_v3/b2a6f736.jpg" alt="B2a6f736" /></a></div></div>Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2017 8:53 PM2017-10-30T20:53:52-04:002017-10-30T20:53:52-04:00LCDR Private RallyPoint Member3048795<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Imagining some kind of formation on the ship or before a ceremony. I'd probably just look over at the Medical Officer (usually medical and chaplains tag team, at least the commands I've been at) and kinda do the wide-eyed-nod in that sailor's direction. If I've seen it, their Chief has seen it. And every Command Master Chief I've been with can tell when his/her Chiefs are getting red-faced and blowing steam. Some sixth sense thing or something. But then I have found that sometimes when Chaps pulls a sailor aside to gently but quickly fix something before Chief can, sailor is appreciative to Chaps and Chief is appreciative to Chaps. Sometimes I can make life go a little smoother for everybody by helping here and there behind the scenes, as it were.<br />By the way, when pulling SMs aside, I recall when I was a young, new, college Midshipman in NROTC. I knew the 6-steps-away-and-salute rule. But this USMC Major in our command was just so imposing! He was a competitor on American Gladiators (got the sticks broken over his head by Laser, it's on youtube) and he flew one of the Marine helicopters that got Scott O'Grady out of Bosnia, and he was on the USMC recruiting commercial with the chessboard and the lightning striking the knight that turns him into a Marine (also on youtube, 80's recruiting vids), and he was studying to become a physician....anyway, I saluted and gave the greeting of the day, waaayyyy before six steps. Like, across and down the street. "Midshipman, come here." Puts his arm around my shoulder, "You're not in trouble. I'm just giving some pointers," and goes about correcting and explaining. Really meant alot that the literal poster-boy for the Marine Corps would take time out of his day to kindly mentor an 18 year old MIDN. I'm not saying I'm anywhere near his awesomeness level, but the quiet mentoring is something I've tried to copy as I've aged.Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2017 9:50 PM2017-10-30T21:50:55-04:002017-10-30T21:50:55-04:00PO1 Private RallyPoint Member3049008<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Damned Boatswainmates Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2017 11:21 PM2017-10-30T23:21:44-04:002017-10-30T23:21:44-04:00PFC Private RallyPoint Member3049238<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'd splash that person full of holy water screaming at the top of my lungs "the power Christ compels the" "the power of christ compells the"!!!!!Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2017 2:36 AM2017-10-31T02:36:18-04:002017-10-31T02:36:18-04:00CW5 Jack Cardwell3051523<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Even a boot trainee should know better !Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Oct 31 at 2017 5:58 PM2017-10-31T17:58:45-04:002017-10-31T17:58:45-04:00PO1 David Johnson3052723<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sloppy sailorResponse by PO1 David Johnson made Nov 1 at 2017 7:23 AM2017-11-01T07:23:20-04:002017-11-01T07:23:20-04:00Lt Col Jim Coe3053507<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If time allows, send them to the Exchange for a ribbon bar. Otherwise, if regulations permit, ask them to remove the ribbons until they can get the necessary ribbon bar. Counsel whoever should have made sure his stuff was squared away long before inspection time.<br /><br />Alternatively use this emergency procedure: use two single-ribbon bars and three ribbons. Remove ribbon bars from three ribbons. Arrange ribbons in proper order of precedence. Insert a single ribbon bar half way into the center ribbon, insert another single-ribbon bar into the other end of the center ribbon. Add one ribbon on each end of the center ribbon. Add to uniform. Carefully add the fourth ribbon centered above the row of three. It isn't pretty, but it's better than the illustration.Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Nov 1 at 2017 11:57 AM2017-11-01T11:57:10-04:002017-11-01T11:57:10-04:00SCPO Private RallyPoint Member3053880<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Seeing this could cause permanent internal damage to a Senior Chief!! ha haResponse by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2017 1:37 PM2017-11-01T13:37:15-04:002017-11-01T13:37:15-04:00LCDR Private RallyPoint Member3054302<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>NOT in my outfit!Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2017 3:34 PM2017-11-01T15:34:42-04:002017-11-01T15:34:42-04:00SFC Jim Ruether3054821<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would respond with guidance and possibly take this young man or woman to the BX/PX/NX to get their first multi ribbon bar, or use two single ribbon bars on the bottom row and split the ribbons on those bars to make them tight and straight. Why let another persons uniform speak for thousands of others when a simple correction is in order. Chances are though that this person has other things wrong with his or her uniform too.Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Nov 1 at 2017 6:28 PM2017-11-01T18:28:35-04:002017-11-01T18:28:35-04:00SFC Christopher Taggart3180408<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would agree too, with all those that have commented...unacceptable! The bad thing about the whole situation, IT'S OUT THERE, not matter what branch of service!Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Dec 17 at 2017 10:24 PM2017-12-17T22:24:06-05:002017-12-17T22:24:06-05:00SFC Byron Perry3921172<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Time for a smoking.Response by SFC Byron Perry made Aug 29 at 2018 5:14 PM2018-08-29T17:14:39-04:002018-08-29T17:14:39-04:00SFC Dennis A.3921176<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It's going to be a long night!Response by SFC Dennis A. made Aug 29 at 2018 5:15 PM2018-08-29T17:15:31-04:002018-08-29T17:15:31-04:00SSgt Russell Stevens4703021<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Did that "uniform" come from an Army Navy store?Response by SSgt Russell Stevens made Jun 7 at 2019 2:07 AM2019-06-07T02:07:45-04:002019-06-07T02:07:45-04:00SGT Thomas Gorgas5033855<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>grab that person take him aside, unfuck that mess he calls a ribbon rack, and then let him looseResponse by SGT Thomas Gorgas made Sep 17 at 2019 5:27 PM2019-09-17T17:27:45-04:002019-09-17T17:27:45-04:00CPT Clay Edwards5679123<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Slap his squad leaderResponse by CPT Clay Edwards made Mar 19 at 2020 4:54 PM2020-03-19T16:54:25-04:002020-03-19T16:54:25-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member6852674<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>All this time and the ribbons were so disturbing that no one noticed the deck apes apparently had powdered a powdered donut fight before the inspection.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2021 3:53 PM2021-03-25T15:53:17-04:002021-03-25T15:53:17-04:00MSG John Duchesneau6998048<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For some reason I suspect this is not a problem in the Marine Corps.Response by MSG John Duchesneau made May 24 at 2021 12:11 AM2021-05-24T00:11:08-04:002021-05-24T00:11:08-04:00CPO Paul Gagne7097343<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would have lost my mind on her first line leader (Work Center Sup). Though it’s her fault ultimately I agree, she has been failed by her leadership at the lowest level long before I would have been standing in front of her. Maybe I’m soft but I would have dug into my bag of uniform junk which I always kept for the junior sailors and handed her what she needed and then I would have eaten her first line leader for lunch! She never should have made it to a division inspection looking like that… unacceptable.Response by CPO Paul Gagne made Jul 9 at 2021 11:49 AM2021-07-09T11:49:11-04:002021-07-09T11:49:11-04:002016-09-11T05:05:37-04:00