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I believe Infantry and Operators should be treated with a higher regard in the military.
Even officers and NCOs of all other military specialties should show respect to our nation's true warriors.
The general military is doing a good job of promoting everyone is a warrior but those non combat arms specialties do not train or destroy their bodies like true combatants. I would even say that infantry line medics and navy corpsman that are attached to the marines deserve the same regard.
This is not intended as a put down of other specialties but an awareness that some put in more than others in combat arms.
Even officers and NCOs of all other military specialties should show respect to our nation's true warriors.
The general military is doing a good job of promoting everyone is a warrior but those non combat arms specialties do not train or destroy their bodies like true combatants. I would even say that infantry line medics and navy corpsman that are attached to the marines deserve the same regard.
This is not intended as a put down of other specialties but an awareness that some put in more than others in combat arms.
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If you didn't feel respected as a warrior, there might be a reason that has little to do with your MOS.
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Sgt Joseph Baker
Very astute observation Colonel. I'm guessing that has somewhat to do with how you came to attain that rank, sir. Thank you for your leadership lesson today.
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If you're doing it solely for the extra prestige, you're off mark. Duty, honor, country-- that is all.
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Sgt Joseph Baker
Right you are. You know, we can't really be too hard on them. People not in the grunts often assume grunts are dumb, don't have any real prospects in life, etc. Truth is many of them are very smart, educated people who just have a serious need for adrenaline. Or they want to help people first-hand. There are people with their head up their ass both in the grunts and the POGs. There are likewise great people and great leaders at every kind of position in our military, which is why we can't be beat.
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SN Greg Wright
Cpl Jason Cox Your profile pic will be changed by an admin, Corporal. Might want to do it yourself if you don't want the default. Just a heads up.
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Before you start saying who deserves what... let's look at a very simple problem. In the numbers of active duty Army.... only 48% is deployable, of that 48% only approximately 30% is actually deployed. People like me from the Navy do voluntary terms with an Army unit to fill in your gaps. Don't be to quick to judge who deserves what. I witnessed a whole postal platoon receive Bronze Stars for being in Afghanistan and a single one ever saw any combat. Anymore. .. ribbons and medals are just chest candy.... especially in the Army.
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Sooooo what about the combat support soldiers who go outside the wire daily with the infantrymen doing the same thing while also doing their jobs as well? Should they get even HIGHER recognition? Should the infantrymen place those soldiers in higher regard than themselves? I'm asking because that post was obviously a troll attempt...
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So how does one show them respect that is different from what is done now? As we pass by each other do we ask them if they are Infantry or an "operator" and then render a special salute? Do we step aside when they come by, does a Finance Captain salute a 11B PFC? I think your question is intended to be a put down. That is my opinion
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That's been tried before . It was called the Waffen SS. The military should, and must, be about team work. You cannot have a component that feels it's superior, and separate, fro the rest.
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So fuck Armor I guess. Get outta here with this divisive bologne and go back to your connex layout
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1. Read all my posts
2. If it wasn't for armor not listening my body wouldn't be riddled with shrapnel.
3. An infantry PFC has more power to maneuver the battlefield without an officer controlling his every placement(armor NCOs).
2. If it wasn't for armor not listening my body wouldn't be riddled with shrapnel.
3. An infantry PFC has more power to maneuver the battlefield without an officer controlling his every placement(armor NCOs).
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SGT Eric Kesseler
SN Greg Wright - What does your SEMEN ass know about what an Infantryman carries on a mission. It depends on the MISSION how much ammo and chow we carry. You should really stick to your lane, you know what happens on board SHIPS.
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So the troops that die trying to resupply is lesser??? or the Sailor that sink to the bottom of ocean trying to ship you your tanks??? or the pilot that incinerated by a missile trying to drop a bomb on the target you asking for??
.... I wanted to down vote you ... but I can understand why you think that way. but it is wrong.
.... I wanted to down vote you ... but I can understand why you think that way. but it is wrong.
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