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Was anyone actually offended by being referred to as any of these things?
When i was at Bragg an official memo came out starting the term "leg" was offensive and all non-airborne personnel would henceforth be referred to as "NAP". Now some people are offended by that term.
When i was at Bragg an official memo came out starting the term "leg" was offensive and all non-airborne personnel would henceforth be referred to as "NAP". Now some people are offended by that term.
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These nick names are like anything else in the military. People talk about getting offended by the most ridiculous things. I stand by my opinion if it is even remotely easy for you to become offended, then what the hell are you doing in the military. It's our job to find bad people and kill them, not cry or whine about our feelings when someone tells a colorful joke or pseudonym. <br>
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I agree with your sediment. I only believe it inappropriate when it's purposely used to degrade other Soldiers.
Like I stated earlier, there is no honor or professionalism when nicknames or titles are used in a derogatory manner. Simply because someone joins the Army doesn't mean they should expect to be degraded simply for the purpose of harassment. Even the trial of BCT has a purpose.,what's the purpose of calling others names?
Like I stated earlier, there is no honor or professionalism when nicknames or titles are used in a derogatory manner. Simply because someone joins the Army doesn't mean they should expect to be degraded simply for the purpose of harassment. Even the trial of BCT has a purpose.,what's the purpose of calling others names?
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It depends on how it's used. I don't care if someone calls me a POG most of outhe time. Now if your saying it to imply that I haven't done anything in the military then I'll quickly correct you about your stupid assumptions.
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I believe that we are getting way too thin skinned as a society especially in the military if you can't handle some name calling you should probably fine a new career path
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I was never offended by any of these terms. I'm an AG guy and I'm chair borne. However, I'm good at what I do and others can mock me until they need me.
I think the issue is that some Soldiers take it too far. Their sole intent is to degrade other Soldiers. Where's the honor in that? It's not about being PC. It's about being professional.
I'm proud to be a dirty nasty leg.
I think the issue is that some Soldiers take it too far. Their sole intent is to degrade other Soldiers. Where's the honor in that? It's not about being PC. It's about being professional.
I'm proud to be a dirty nasty leg.
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Can't please everyone and we are not in the business of pleasing people. They need to get over it.
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MSG it's a sensitive military what we joked about 15-20 years ago is bullying now.
I remember my first week that I got to my unit after jump school and boy was I given a hard time for being a cherry, Red painted Kevlar and all.
To me it was just what I had to deal with to be accepted into an awesome brotherhood.
I remember my first week that I got to my unit after jump school and boy was I given a hard time for being a cherry, Red painted Kevlar and all.
To me it was just what I had to deal with to be accepted into an awesome brotherhood.
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I think people just like to be offended nowadays.
How did these people get through BCT?
How did these people get through BCT?
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I am mixed about it, on one side I know that usually it is light hearted and meant for laughs. On others, it is meant to belittle, and behurtful. Many "POG" Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines have made sacrifices, been hurt, or killed.
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