Posted on Oct 9, 2015
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Much love! Back in the day when we were OPFOR and rolling hundreds of vehicles against BLUFOR as 'Krasnovians', there was no greater commodity than our mechanics. They were geniuses and kept Sheridan tanks operational by making parts, rebuilding parts, or MacGyvering parts since they were no longer in the Army inventory. Mechanics didn't go by turret mechanic, light wheel mechanic, etc. They were all working outside of their MOS and were just badass mechanics. Ever tear apart a blown engine in 120*? Hardest working non-complaining bastages I ever knew. Respect!
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LTC Bink Romanick
I was a Buck SGT Motor Sergeant in a Cav troop. It was the best but hardest job that I ever had as a young trooper. It was hard constant work in the field. Got to work on tanks, M113s, wheels and other materiel. It taught me a scheduled maintenance, the repair parts supply system Gave me a real background for an Armor career. SFC Mark Merino
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My rule of thumb is to never mess with cooks, supply personnel and mechanics. You will more likely need them before they need you.
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SPC Nick Lai
That's so true 1SG (Join to see) I'd always listened to them when they told me what I had to do.
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"That's operator level maintance...not my problem Private". Famous words told to me by a mechanic when I was in the 92d MP Co. He was one cool NCO, but if it realty wasn't completely broke, you can rest assured you're gonna be dirty as hell fixing it yourself with your trusty Dash-10 (TM 9-2320-280-10 ) manual. Ohh that's a third shop problem...strip it down and get it ready for turn in...I wish FML was a thing in the 90's when I was a Private. Ohh and thanks mechanics! Only MOS that have a completely deadlined vehicle one second, and turn your back for another second, and that vehicle is perfectly working with no wrenches turned, and half of your buddies truck now on yours.
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SGT William Howell
SSG Warren Swan HA!HA!HA!HA!HA! Next time don't hold back! It's only funny because it is so true!
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SPC Nick Lai
I have to admit SSG Warren Swan one of my good buddy besides my PLT was a mechanic so, he can work on my POV lol.
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