Posted on May 18, 2015
Rules we all think are true, but not written anywhere?
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Every service has one (or a couple dozen) of "rules" that "everyone" knows but somehow you can never find where they are actually written down.
What are some of yours?
What are some of yours?
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Army Regulations Regulation
Posted 9 y ago
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the easiest way to pick out a Mustang in the Air Force is to see ribbons on a class B shirt. The non-prior enlisted Os won't wear them except in As.
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2d Lt (Join to see)
I had the pleasure of asking a prior-enlisted Colonel about that custom my first semester in AFROTC. He said the cultural reasoning as explained to him by a Major when he went through OTS who told him to take his ribbons off in his Service Uniform was that officers are "quiet professionals." That is to say that the expectation is that the work will speak for itself without needing to be broadcast through ribbons. I'm not sure what I think about the logic, but it was interesting to get an opinion on it from him all the same.
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More urban legend than rules but...
A Petty Officers crows are beak facing in on uniforms, during war, they switch to beaks facing outward.
A Sailor may wear an earing in uniform if he survived a sinking ship.
A Petty Officers crows are beak facing in on uniforms, during war, they switch to beaks facing outward.
A Sailor may wear an earing in uniform if he survived a sinking ship.
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SGT James Allen
I heard that it was only if he was the sole survivor of a sinking ship. I think that's only happened once, and I doubt he wore an earring.
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Makes you look like a shitbag, but you can't have your hands in your pockets when standing still. You can, you just can't walk with your hands in your pockets because if you trip and fall you have to be able to brace yourself.
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AR 670-1 clearly states:
Para 3-6
(3) While in uniform, personnel will not place their hands in their pockets, except momentarily to place or retrieve objects. Soldiers will keep uniforms buttoned, zipped, and snapped. They will ensure that metallic devices such as metal insignia, belt buckles, and belt tips are free of scratches and corrosion and properly polished or properly subdued, as applicable. Soldiers will ensure all medals and ribbons are clean and not frayed. Personnel will keep boots and shoes cleaned and/or shined, as appropriate. Soldiers will replace the insignia listed in AR 700–84 when it becomes unserviceable or no longer conforms to standards.
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(3) While in uniform, personnel will not place their hands in their pockets, except momentarily to place or retrieve objects. Soldiers will keep uniforms buttoned, zipped, and snapped. They will ensure that metallic devices such as metal insignia, belt buckles, and belt tips are free of scratches and corrosion and properly polished or properly subdued, as applicable. Soldiers will ensure all medals and ribbons are clean and not frayed. Personnel will keep boots and shoes cleaned and/or shined, as appropriate. Soldiers will replace the insignia listed in AR 700–84 when it becomes unserviceable or no longer conforms to standards.
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CPO John Cleverdon
This is from the Coast Guard Uniform Manual, under Military Image: " Coast Guard personnel must maintain proper military decorum and present themselves with pride. For example, when walking from point to point in uniform, members will not smoke, eat, drink, use hand-held devices (i.e., talking, texting, or reading), or keep hands in their pockets."
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In case your USN,
"While in uniform, it is inappropriate and detracts from military smartness for personnel to have their hands in their pockets...". US. Navy Uniform Regs. 1101.3
"While in uniform, it is inappropriate and detracts from military smartness for personnel to have their hands in their pockets...". US. Navy Uniform Regs. 1101.3
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MSgt Kerry Lundy
I lived by the rule of "If I take care of my people they will take care of me." When the heat came down from above I was their heat shield.
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SPC Mason Wallace
It's respect. Not a rule, but definitely one of the things lower enlisted judged leadership on. My best and most favored leaders always ate last, and we always respected them for it.
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SGM Erik Marquez
"MAJ Ken Landgren 1SG and Co eat last. I bet someone already listed this."
never been a reg or even policy that I know of, but its commonly done as a sign of leadership and respect.
If eating was a hardship (lack of food, quality of food start to finish, time available to eat) then my CDR and I eat when its "worst"
if someone was not going to get time to eat it was the CDR and I, if some were going to get only cold Mash Taters and and melted Ice cream sandwich's because one the Class I run hit an IED in route and lost the trailer with 20% of the Hot A and there just was not enough...then the CDR and I were chowing down on an MRE....
never been a reg or even policy that I know of, but its commonly done as a sign of leadership and respect.
If eating was a hardship (lack of food, quality of food start to finish, time available to eat) then my CDR and I eat when its "worst"
if someone was not going to get time to eat it was the CDR and I, if some were going to get only cold Mash Taters and and melted Ice cream sandwich's because one the Class I run hit an IED in route and lost the trailer with 20% of the Hot A and there just was not enough...then the CDR and I were chowing down on an MRE....
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2LTs had to salute the red flag on firing ranges... one of my Drill Sergeants told our young LT that he needed to salute the flag when it was raised to show respect just like we salute our American flag... lol... the LT just left our unit for a new one and I cant help but wonder if he is still doing it, and has anyone told him not to yet? IDK
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CPT David Walters
I was a Drill Sergeant at Ft. Benning, Sand Hill in the late 60's. I think that is funny as hell.
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No, that's bullshit. Tech warrants know better, and we don't want to be Captains anyway. We know we're not the same rank, and don't want to be.
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CPT David Walters
Depends on your reputation and relationship with the WO's, however it is actual regulatory.
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I am sorry. It is a Monday.. I can only contribute to how I feel about ketchup on hot dogs today... Enjoy. :)
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Where are you on the ketchup on hot dog debate, KB?
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Where are you on the ketchup on hot dog debate, KB?
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I'm with SMSgt Stephanie Mcgirr, ketchup on hotdogs. Besides, the fact that it belongs there...you have to have something to cover up the flavor of a disgusting hotdog!!!!!
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SGT Brianna MacKinnon
You are not alone CMSgt McKirr. This former Drill Sgt put Ketchup on her hotdogs. :)
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MSG Donald Fitzwater
If you put anything on dogs other than mustard and onions or cole slaw you have ruined a good dog.
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During the hamstring stretch standing after a run you must keep your head above your heart or you will pass out.
1. No you won't. I've asked a doctor and a nurse
2. Why not just do the hamstring stretch seated?
Why? "Because we've always done it this way"
1. No you won't. I've asked a doctor and a nurse
2. Why not just do the hamstring stretch seated?
Why? "Because we've always done it this way"
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MSG Chuck Pewsey
When the beret was first issued to everybody, Army Times had an article recommending all sorts of things to be done to it, including shaving and removing the stiffener. At least it would have resulted in it looking like a beret instead of a false front building!
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This Marine always liked his beret
LTC Charles "Pappy" Patchin
Way back in 1956 Recon was adopting a black beret. Some CMC made rude comments regarding a foreign country, a vigorous exercise and an oriface. The beret did not last long.
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