Pardon me, madam, but...

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:55:22 -0400

It has finally come to this. First it was labelled as sexist if you held the door or held a set for a female, now the DoD is implementing training suggesting that you should ask first if you intend to kiss your date?!?

Pentagon Deploys ‘May I Kiss You?’ Training

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2015 11:58 AM

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:58:28 -0400

If you ask, it's awkward, if things end up getting to someone being upset, they should walk away.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 13 at 2015 12:36 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:36:24 -0400

I implore those who are dating to use a contract on dates. Holding hands check, kissing check, some light petting check.

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Apr 13 at 2015 1:44 PM

MAJ Jim Steven — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:44:14 -0400

this PC mentality is turning us into....wait for it....nice guys.
and we all know what they say about nice guys!!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2015 1:52 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:52:06 -0400

While I don't agree that asking to kiss is always necessary the principle is extremely important. Sexual assault plagues our ranks as it does society in general. Over the years society has gone away from traditional courtship into this hook up culture we live in now. In turn this has caused sexually related offenses to sky rocket. The DOD is trying to make the message clear that if you don't have explicit consent to do something don't do it.

Response by TSgt Tim (lj) Littlejohn made Apr 13 at 2015 3:06 PM

TSgt Tim (lj) Littlejohn — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:06:02 -0400

Really and DOD is going to take Money from other programs for this, what a waste of money and time.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2015 3:30 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:30:31 -0400

I saw this a few years ago and mentioned it to my wife. She laughed about it thinking it was a joke and told me that if I had "asked" before kissing her when we were dating, there would not have been another date.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2015 3:52 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:52:10 -0400

Yes, because it is SO HARD for women in the military to JUST SAY NO!
Really? We spent HOW MUCH to be told to ask first? $10,000??? Hell, I'd do it for free. That's how ridiculous this really is. Lol. WOWSERS!!

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Apr 13 at 2015 5:03 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:03:45 -0400

You are in the Military Now! Despite what the movies imply, there is nothing romantic about it! If you date, you will treat it like a visit to personnel. Prior to any romantic interlude make sure that form DD-K155 is submitted to personnel, her command, his command, and U.S Strategic Defense Command (Don't want a drone dropping in on your date). Once you have submitted DD-K155 you will wait the designated time for all parties to approve the form. On the night of the date you will consult with training manuel DD-53X to make sure that you perform in a proficient military manner. Now for the love of the flying spaghetti monster go have fun you crazy kids.

Response by SPC David S. made Apr 13 at 2015 5:30 PM

SPC David S. — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:30:00 -0400

Please sign here and initial here and here. Now if the kiss does meet your expectation you can call this number here and file a complaint with the DoD. Ma'am...., ma'am where are you going? You need to sign the form. Ma'am?

If you're in the 4th grade excellent ideal. As consenting adults not so good.
What's next both parties submitting 5 page essays for review in order to engage in a booty call.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2015 5:39 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:39:42 -0400

Here's the thing if you are on a date with someone you plan on being on a day with kissing is possible.... Surprise.. Now if someone is attempting to verbally/physically assault you telling them please don't kiss me might not fly. The problem with all this bull shit is that people aren't investing time into the proper channels to fix this type of thing. I.e. Treating the underlying mental issues someone has to have to commit sexual assault battery etc. What a damn waste of time and money all this shit is. V/r MM

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2015 9:26 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 09:26:04 -0400

Why aren't women required to ask me permission??? I don't ever need to buy lunch, I usually get bird fed throughout the day.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2015 4:42 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 04:42:56 -0400

I sat through this last month, and it was very beneficial. Some people just aren't ready to take it to the next level nor even intended on that kind of vibe. It's common sense to ask for permission. Would you ever just raid someone's fridge for a beer? What if you were on a date, and the date just wasn't going as pleased or you started to feel awkward in a way that you didn't want to be there anymore, but didn't want to be rude about it? How would you respond if a person you were no longer attracted to or interested in tried to make an advance on you? It's polite and non-invasive to just ask. Plus, it's a level of intimacy, as is sex. Is this really that difficult of a task to do?