Posted on Dec 29, 2013
What can you do or say at Basic to ensure additional smoke sessions?
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I thought this would be a good way to add some humor to the discussions list.<br><br><br>Things like...:<br><br><br>- Simply ask "Why?" for anything.<br>- "That was easy." after getting smoked<br>- Complain about the heat/cold<br>- Touch the campaign hat.
Drill Sergeant
Basic Training
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Posted 12 y ago
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I was as well Cynthia Croft, it's actually a training tool while in BCT (basic combat training) to use more of your braines natural multi tasking functions. and to be able to recognize those in a higher position of authority then you. We're also raised to say stuff like I'm sorry or look someone in the eyes. Even shake hands is acmanner of respect.
However in some countries, our customers would be considered extreme insults or put someone's life in danger.
For example, in many South American countries woman and young girls are not allowed to look a man in the eyes without her husband or family escort present. In some of these cultures, this gives a man the notion that you are sexually interested in him.
It's been a while, so please anyone correct me if I'm wrong. In parts of the middle east your not allowed to wave or shake hand with your right have I believe. Cause it is considered disrespectful as that's the hand the outer lying natives use to wipe themselves with.
And when it came to saying certain words like sorry for example. Is considered un professional because the military wants you to own the situation and correct it, not say sorry and hope someone else takes responsibility.
It's different because people's lives are steak, so it's being aware and able to recognize dangers and threats.
However in some countries, our customers would be considered extreme insults or put someone's life in danger.
For example, in many South American countries woman and young girls are not allowed to look a man in the eyes without her husband or family escort present. In some of these cultures, this gives a man the notion that you are sexually interested in him.
It's been a while, so please anyone correct me if I'm wrong. In parts of the middle east your not allowed to wave or shake hand with your right have I believe. Cause it is considered disrespectful as that's the hand the outer lying natives use to wipe themselves with.
And when it came to saying certain words like sorry for example. Is considered un professional because the military wants you to own the situation and correct it, not say sorry and hope someone else takes responsibility.
It's different because people's lives are steak, so it's being aware and able to recognize dangers and threats.
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Story time. I think you'll like this:
Day 1 or 2. Just got to the barracks after getting past reception phase. We're getting smoked for the first time in our bay, surrounding the kill zone. I've already done more push-ups and sit-ups than I could count. The Drill SGTs are walking around asking the soldiers-to-be personal questions, like where they lived and if they're married, or whatever.
Struggling to continue my push-ups, Senior Drill Sergeant kneels down and yells in my face, "WHAT WERE YOU BEFORE YOU JOINED THE ARMY!?" I'm in robot mode already. Had I even a second to think about my response, I would have lied my ass off.
"Medical debt collector, Drill Sergeant!"
"WHOOOOO, I KNEW I WASN'T GOING TO LIKE YOU! YOU'RE GOING TO BE MY FAVORITE!"
Daily, sometimes more than once, I'd get smoked, alone, in front of the company. I was constantly at muscle-failure and getting tired of getting singled out just because the DSGTs were bored, but I didn't think anything of it. The exercises themselves were never embarrassing or demeaning in any way. I certainly didn't say anything to anyone; that's what started the problem. This is basic. It's supposed to suck. I guess eventually the 1SG caught wind of it after week 6 sometime. He wasn't happy. Had to sign a counselling statement instructing me to report such activities if I'm being treated unfairly directly to him or the commander from that point on.
I'm not sure if there's a morale to this story. Just thought y'all might enjoy it.
Day 1 or 2. Just got to the barracks after getting past reception phase. We're getting smoked for the first time in our bay, surrounding the kill zone. I've already done more push-ups and sit-ups than I could count. The Drill SGTs are walking around asking the soldiers-to-be personal questions, like where they lived and if they're married, or whatever.
Struggling to continue my push-ups, Senior Drill Sergeant kneels down and yells in my face, "WHAT WERE YOU BEFORE YOU JOINED THE ARMY!?" I'm in robot mode already. Had I even a second to think about my response, I would have lied my ass off.
"Medical debt collector, Drill Sergeant!"
"WHOOOOO, I KNEW I WASN'T GOING TO LIKE YOU! YOU'RE GOING TO BE MY FAVORITE!"
Daily, sometimes more than once, I'd get smoked, alone, in front of the company. I was constantly at muscle-failure and getting tired of getting singled out just because the DSGTs were bored, but I didn't think anything of it. The exercises themselves were never embarrassing or demeaning in any way. I certainly didn't say anything to anyone; that's what started the problem. This is basic. It's supposed to suck. I guess eventually the 1SG caught wind of it after week 6 sometime. He wasn't happy. Had to sign a counselling statement instructing me to report such activities if I'm being treated unfairly directly to him or the commander from that point on.
I'm not sure if there's a morale to this story. Just thought y'all might enjoy it.
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Calling a drill sgt ma'am or sir. I know most of us have a habit of calling other people sir or ma'am but basic is not the place to do it. I found out first hand ROFL
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When listing goals as a flight, add "not have to do MTI tools" (the Air Force's current version of getting smoked)
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When the Drill Sergeant finally lets up after a smoke session, DO NOT, I say again, DO NOT say "You can't smoke a rock." Because they'll 1) Say crackheads smoke rocks all the time and 2) make you do inchworms for a whole lap around the track. And they'll make you bring a battle buddy (me).
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1) Not making a hole when told.
2) Getting passed by another platoon on a road march
3) Showing up late for formation
4) In kill radius
2) Getting passed by another platoon on a road march
3) Showing up late for formation
4) In kill radius
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SSG Christopher Parrish
"Getting passed by another platoon on a road march". That's bad, very bad, especially if you have a very competitive PLS!
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Shortly after I got to my first ship, a good friend of mine from high school went to Basic. This was 1991, just as a point of reference that snail mail was still a big thing back then. Getting letters from family and friends was always welcome and helpful. So after I had his address, I sent him a care package. I made sure the return address showed it coming from a Navy ship, just to add weight to what was inside.
A bottle or two of liquor (those little "travel" plastic bottles, worth about a shot or two each) - probably illegal for me to do, but not as big a concern back then
Pornography
Cigarettes
Navy propaganda (recruiter type stuff)
I think I also included stuff he might have actually received, like candy bars/chips/other gedunk
Does this count as something someone can do to get additional smoke sessions? "Get a package from your friend in the Navy containing over-the-top contraband"?
You're welcome.
A bottle or two of liquor (those little "travel" plastic bottles, worth about a shot or two each) - probably illegal for me to do, but not as big a concern back then
Pornography
Cigarettes
Navy propaganda (recruiter type stuff)
I think I also included stuff he might have actually received, like candy bars/chips/other gedunk
Does this count as something someone can do to get additional smoke sessions? "Get a package from your friend in the Navy containing over-the-top contraband"?
You're welcome.
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PO2 Chris Mccarthy
LMFAO. I did this to my kid. I did put a note in it saying the alcohol was for the CC having to deal with her.
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Ask your DS “Are you worried at all about Jody, with the hours you have to put in here?”.
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