The Knife hand! Does the knife hand need to go?

Can't even believe this is a discussion.

There are no "safe spaces" in the military.

Whiny, entitled, little bitches. Keep the knife hand!!!

You provide no specific reason as to why it doesn't belong. If you had a legitimate reason for why it no longer yas a place in the Military thats one thing. But tell us what you think. For or against? I think it's fine. Doesn't harm anyone physically. Maybe it damages millennial feelings, not sure.

Why get rid of it if you can't handle that your not going to be able to handle much your short career is going to throw at you

Definitely needs more

Hahahahaha. The knife hand should stay. To this day I know when I messed up due to the knife hand and expect it from the ceiling at work when i mess up. It is to me at least motivation to un f@#k myself quick

Knife hand needs to stay!!! Since todays cupcakes are so easily offended, and pointing a finger at someone would definitely have them stroking out!! The knife hand is a PC way of designating someone out of a crowd!!

I think knife hands should be supplemented with throat punches.

I see this topic is a couple years old with some recent comments added. I went through Army Instructor Training in 1973 when assigned as an AIT Instructor. We were taught then that the "Hatchet" hand as it was called was preferred to finger pointing. We became used to using it to show direction, such as "go two blocks that way" or you soldier need to be more like this soldier. Whatever. Not a derogatory thing, but a thing more preferable to finger pointing which was demeaning if pointing it at someone. Like so many things though .... When it is used strictly for ass chewing sessions while screaming and cursing, it becomes only demeaning. That being said; for the most part, it is a bit of a training aide during times when time to calmly explain things is a luxury you don't have and the session needs a quick and lasting impression.