What Was The Pettiest or Silliest Thing You Saw Someone Consulted For?

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Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Apr 27 at 2022 8:48 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:48:09 -0400

Thanks for sharing. Being stuck in gravel.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2022 9:54 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:54:17 -0400

A marble up their nose... Thanks for the question... I look forward to reading all the replies.

Response by LTC David Brown made Apr 28 at 2022 7:33 AM

LTC David Brown — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:33:56 -0400

An enlisted soldier wasn’t issued a lanyard for her sidearm. An officer locked her heels marched her to the PX and made her buy a lanyard. I think the appropriate action would have been to take her to her unit supply to correct the situation.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2022 5:59 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:59:43 -0400

We were told in Afghanistan if we got bit by a bat, wash it for 10 minutes in soap and
proceed to the TMC.
I told my snivelly motor sgt that I may or may not have been bitten by a bat. I washed it for 10 minutes and now have a super clean bat, what do you want me to do with it now?
After he quit freaking and calmed down and I explaine it was a joke.
Clean bat, get it?
Sent me to 1sgt to get counseled. 1sgt laughed for days.

Response by SGT John Barker made Apr 30 at 2022 9:57 AM

SGT John Barker — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:57:54 -0400

dental problems caused by personal neglect

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Apr 30 at 2022 12:37 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 12:37:01 -0400

consult seek information or advice from, consulted; past tense

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Apr 30 at 2022 4:05 PM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:05:56 -0400

Me, in a civilian job for talking about Hump Day.

Response by LTC Tom Jones made Apr 30 at 2022 4:35 PM

LTC Tom Jones — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:35:38 -0400

On staff with the S-3 shop, 3d Brigade, Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Infantry, when Post HQ pushed a Congressional down to us wanting to know how many quail there were on Fort Jackson. Some member of Congress was trying to decide on which southern military installation he was going to go quail hunting. Don't recall our answer, per se, but I believe we responded with a range of between something like 375 and 400. Never heard back.

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made Apr 30 at 2022 10:54 PM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:54:28 -0400

I Don'tb Know If This Would Be Considered A Consultation;
But More Like A Confrontation.
As My EX-Wife & Sister-In-Law Live With Me,
We Have Various Chores & Responsibilities.
One Evening, We Ran Low On Kitty Litter,
My Sister-In-Law's Chosen Responsibility,
My EX Jumped Down Her Throat Because Of The Error
Because She Had To Make A Short Trip To Pet Smart.... BFD.
Afterwords I Pulled Her Aside And Said :
"Look, You & Your Sister Are The Only Living Individuals
In Your Immediate Family
And You Just REALLY Hurt Your Sisters Feelings, Senselessly.
I'd Like To Suggest Something,
If Any Such Problem Exists, At ANY Point In The Future;
You'd DAMNED Well BETTER Have Something WORTH Bitching About,
And It AIN'T Than Damned Bag Of Kitty Litter, Either".

Response by Capt Robert Willis made May 4 at 2022 5:47 PM

Capt Robert Willis — Wed, 04 May 2022 17:47:00 -0400

Wearing a nose ring while on leave

Response by CPL Jason Blackwood made May 4 at 2022 6:38 PM

CPL Jason Blackwood — Wed, 04 May 2022 18:38:26 -0400

Getting caught smoking while at Ft Gordon while not being phased up. Guilty lol.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2022 6:53 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 May 2022 18:53:20 -0400

PT belts

Response by Sgt Ralph Stephan made May 4 at 2022 6:57 PM

Sgt Ralph Stephan — Wed, 04 May 2022 18:57:35 -0400

While standing in the chow line awaiting my turn to salute the mirror in basic, l took a mini vacation in my mind, when it was my turn to salute, without hesitation I shoved my fingers in my eye, turned and thought "now that's funny " and smiled. I'm 6'5" and this TI who was maybe 5'6" on a good day proceeded to mount my butt as apparently l thought basic was funny. He forcedd me out of line and made me smile until l got to the sign in line, pulled a demerit and sent it to my instructor who nicknamed me smiley through my entire basic training

Response by LCpl Brian Johnson made May 4 at 2022 7:00 PM

LCpl Brian Johnson — Wed, 04 May 2022 19:00:48 -0400

A female Marine had a bit of upper lip hair fuzz, so she got a counseling for being out of uniform regulations. I knew the person who wrote her up, he was like that, didn’t win him many friends being that way.

Response by SR Mike D made May 4 at 2022 7:40 PM

SR Mike D — Wed, 04 May 2022 19:40:05 -0400

I was counselled on how to carry hot dog buns at the company picnic, 1985 by Rick M Civ.

Response by Cpl Ronnell Storie made May 4 at 2022 7:43 PM

Cpl Ronnell Storie — Wed, 04 May 2022 19:43:48 -0400

A PFC(I worked in same building with) being refused service and getting ass chewed out at P/X because shorts only had 2 outside pockets. Shorts also had an inside pocket. To my knowledge, rules stated shorts had to have 3 pockets. Not specifically stating on outside. I was a Corporal, I proceeded to give civilian(former military) an ass chewing back. M.P.'s were called.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2022 7:47 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 May 2022 19:47:14 -0400

Has to be the Not one but two biological males who self-identify as women and demanded an OBGYN Doctor perform "Pap's" on them!

Response by PO3 Weston Alvey made May 4 at 2022 8:12 PM

PO3 Weston Alvey — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:12:40 -0400

Having fingernails that were too long. However, to be fair we were hospital corpsman, and the corpsman under me posed a health risk by having long and dirty fingernails.

Response by PO3 Weston Alvey made May 4 at 2022 8:15 PM

PO3 Weston Alvey — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:15:56 -0400

I had a corpsman in Kuwait who had fingernails that were too long, and they were a little dirty as well. I was tye senior corpsman and I had a nurse tell me I had to tell the other corpsman that his nails were too long and to trim them. To be fair, it was a bit of a health hazard having long, dirty fingernails in a tent hospital.

Response by A1C Jolynn Pasqualucci made May 4 at 2022 8:21 PM

A1C Jolynn Pasqualucci — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:21:54 -0400

Fear of pickles. Can’t make this stuff up.

Response by PO1 Jon Hatcher made May 4 at 2022 8:21 PM

PO1 Jon Hatcher — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:21:57 -0400

MEL BLANC....ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE OWNER OF INDIVIDUAL VOICES OF THIS AND OTHER WORLDS. (MARTIANS)

JON HATCHER

Response by SPC Daniel Dresen made May 4 at 2022 8:31 PM

SPC Daniel Dresen — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:31:33 -0400

Lowering the flag during retreat... because it interfered with the garrison commander's smoke break.

Response by PO1 Jeff Williams made May 4 at 2022 8:55 PM

PO1 Jeff Williams — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:55:14 -0400

I was brought into the command chiefs office to be counseled because the size of my arms were intimidating patients and staff. I asked him what would you like me to do about that? He just laughed and said he has to address all complaints.

Response by Sgt Carla Escalante made May 4 at 2022 9:08 PM

Sgt Carla Escalante — Wed, 04 May 2022 21:08:36 -0400

For dropping a pen and picking it up sensually by the technique I used (bending over was unhealthy so I squatted and got up) … too sensually .

Response by PO2 Liz Chatham made May 4 at 2022 9:34 PM

PO2 Liz Chatham — Wed, 04 May 2022 21:34:52 -0400

Flushing a tampon. Then the XO and CMC were relieved for hazing. https://www.google.com/amp/s/http://www.13newsnow.com/amp/article/news/uss-jason-dunham-xo-cmc-relieved-of-duty-after-hazing-incident/ [login to see] 74

USS Jason Dunham XO, CMC relieved of duty after hazing incident

A command investigation was initiated as the result of a hazing incident Oct. 15. The incident involved a chief petty officer who directed 19 enlisted female sailors to remove human waste out of two nonworking toilets.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2022 9:53 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 May 2022 21:53:37 -0400

Someone getting smoked for coming in 2 mins after a hit time even though they got the okay from a different NCO.

Response by SPC Ray Slayton made May 4 at 2022 11:06 PM

SPC Ray Slayton — Wed, 04 May 2022 23:06:06 -0400

Getting yelled at for an unlaced boot?

Response by MSgt Ed Blanz made May 5 at 2022 12:09 AM

MSgt Ed Blanz — Thu, 05 May 2022 00:09:57 -0400

Marine Barracks, Pearl Harbor - guard mount and one Marine had his shoe laces "un=uniform", that is instead of each eyelet being right over left one was left over right. Issued a page eleven.

Response by PVT Michael Brouillette made May 5 at 2022 12:14 AM

PVT Michael Brouillette — Thu, 05 May 2022 00:14:04 -0400

Improperly tying their shoes

Response by CPL Fernando Figueroa made May 5 at 2022 2:28 AM

CPL Fernando Figueroa — Thu, 05 May 2022 02:28:29 -0400

A ingrown hair under right thumb nail

Response by AB Theodore Steinert made May 5 at 2022 2:46 AM

AB Theodore Steinert — Thu, 05 May 2022 02:46:02 -0400

TOTALLY UNABLE TO REMEMBER WHY I CAME TO BE CONSULTED

Response by SSgt Bill Frost made May 5 at 2022 5:30 AM

SSgt Bill Frost — Thu, 05 May 2022 05:30:31 -0400

I was an aircraft mechanic stationed in Japan. My coworkers were not in the habit of polishing their boots or ironing their uniforms. Our Director of Consolidated Maintenance, a colonel, was driving around the flight line and took notice of how sharp I looked. I was wearing a starched/pressed uniform and spit shined boots. He made a comment to my commanding officer about how sharp I looked and how ratty the rest of the troops looked. The next thing I know my supervisor is trying to get me to sign a letter of counseling for wearing a starched uniform and spit shined boots, lol. I told him I was clearly in compliance with Air Force Regulation 35-10 and that he could shove his letter of counseling where the sun never shines. They ended up having an inspection and writing up and finning several of my fellow troops for no haircut, no polish on boots, and ratty looking uniforms.

Response by SSgt John Pontius made May 5 at 2022 6:21 AM

SSgt John Pontius — Thu, 05 May 2022 06:21:01 -0400

Someone had thrown a broken footlocker out and put it beside the dumpster. I fixed it up good enough to throw in he back of my pickup to carry my jumper cables and tools. Coming on to base one night I was stopped by the Gate Guard and told that I had Military gear that was not allowed by me and a report was going to my CO. Result = Page 11 . BTW , I still have that footlocker since 1980.

Response by SPC Holly Wilder made May 5 at 2022 6:21 AM

SPC Holly Wilder — Thu, 05 May 2022 06:21:46 -0400

Picking up bite reports a day late. Thanks SSG!

Response by SPC Joe Watson made May 5 at 2022 7:05 AM

SPC Joe Watson — Thu, 05 May 2022 07:05:53 -0400

A sad, sad soldier drank BRASSO.

Response by Theresa Spencer made May 5 at 2022 10:10 AM

Theresa Spencer — Thu, 05 May 2022 10:10:24 -0400

At the last job I had to make sure everyone had socks/hose on their feet. Mind you, we were in a locked building behind 2 locked doors with absolutely ZERO contact with customers or stakeholders. I also had to check to make sure that pants did not have rivets. Either would warrant a counseling. Both would get you sent home with points.

Response by Theresa Spencer made May 5 at 2022 10:11 AM

Theresa Spencer — Thu, 05 May 2022 10:11:48 -0400

Response by LTC Scarlett Mcbrayer made May 5 at 2022 10:30 AM

LTC Scarlett Mcbrayer — Thu, 05 May 2022 10:30:35 -0400

While going through WAC Basic Officer Training in Ft. McClennan Alabama I was counseled by my company for laughing in the mess hall (not at anyone, I am just a genuinely happy person). I promised myself then if given the opportunity, I would save my counseling for important matters.

Response by PO2 Roger Lemirr made May 5 at 2022 10:46 AM

PO2 Roger Lemirr — Thu, 05 May 2022 10:46:29 -0400

A female asked me if she should purchase a dress that fit her just right but was two sizes bigger than what she says she was or pay more to get a similar dress that cost twice as much but was the correct size and also fit. I told her to cut the tag out of the cheaper dress and sew a new tag in it with the correct size.

Response by SPC Dylan Pierce made May 5 at 2022 10:51 AM

SPC Dylan Pierce — Thu, 05 May 2022 10:51:31 -0400

For not having green socks

Response by SMSgt Ds Martin made May 5 at 2022 11:17 AM

SMSgt Ds Martin — Thu, 05 May 2022 11:17:04 -0400

Leaving coffee cup ring on my desk

Response by SrA Amy K made May 5 at 2022 12:03 PM

SrA Amy K — Thu, 05 May 2022 12:03:43 -0400

Several individuals would play magic the gathering during work hours. The TSgt was the one to start having multiple airmen play, was consuled for it.

Response by PO2 Mark Slay made May 5 at 2022 12:40 PM

PO2 Mark Slay — Thu, 05 May 2022 12:40:28 -0400

How to run a cable for network under a set of 100 year old concrete steps.

Response by SPC Cody Anderson made May 5 at 2022 12:45 PM

SPC Cody Anderson — Thu, 05 May 2022 12:45:04 -0400

I got consulted in the ARNG and the reason they told me was because I had never been consulted before. So there's that.

Response by PO3 Jessica Niccoli made May 5 at 2022 1:29 PM

PO3 Jessica Niccoli — Thu, 05 May 2022 13:29:47 -0400

For smoking on leave.

Response by PO1 Shelley Capen made May 5 at 2022 2:03 PM

PO1 Shelley Capen — Thu, 05 May 2022 14:03:28 -0400

Whether or not to send a message the C.O. wanted sent now.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2022 7:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 May 2022 19:17:09 -0400

The most petty thing I saw happen to a soldier was get scolded for wearing his patrol cap outside. But hey... Aren't you supposed to wear the patrol cap outside? Yes you are. Soldier was attending a Change Of Command ceremony in which everyone was directed to wear the beret. During the hour between the rehearsal and the ceremony the soldier removed his baret, put it in a ziplock bag so he wouldn't get it sweaty and dirty before the ceremony. The 1SG saw he had on his patrol cap and asked why didn't he have his baret as ordered. The soldier explained he has it and showed it to the 1SG and informed the 1SG that he is trying to keep it fresh and looking neat for the ceremony. 1SG yelled at him for being different from everyone else and that no one else was wearing a patrol cap and to look around at everyone else and follow the visual example. Just at that moment two SFC were walking by WITHOUT head gear at all. Which is a huge NO. Solder looks back to 1SG and said, "Well ... I can do that if you want me to." 1SG said "Do that!"as he stormed off.

Response by Sgt RobertAnthony Guy made May 5 at 2022 7:36 PM

Sgt RobertAnthony Guy — Thu, 05 May 2022 19:36:10 -0400

Me. When I worked at Willis Towers Watson my supervisor showed me a way to save me what was taking me 35 minutes a call down to just under 10 ten minutes per call. I was a Medicare Insurance Customer Service Informant. So I would have to read the entire Medicare plan benefits as well as a full 4-6 minute disclaimer. Until one day when my supervisor put her hand my shoulder and explained that I only needed to read those items on my computer screen highlighted in orange. As you might imagine I was so happy and over filled with joy ! Not only did my productivity go up but I had a voice at the end of my shift. So I put my hand on my supervisors should and told her that I loved Her for cutting my workload to a third of what it used to be and how happy I was. Unfortunately I must not have been dealing with humans. As I was sent HR. and reprimanded in front of her and her supervisor. The HR supervisor asked what was I going to do about this serious infraction as it could be construed as sexual harrasment. I laughed and told the HR supervisor I'm not going to change anything except not speak to my supervisor ever again for making such ridiculous complaint about saying thanks I love you for helping me out. (Louis Armstrong said in his song "It"s a wonderful World" people passing by saying how do you do. Aren't they really saying Hey I love you.) I notice you, I see you exist. Isn't that a way of saying I care . What is care? It's of Love. I'm not sorry that I lived you I dont think that love ever hurt anyone until the love stopped.

Anthony Guy

Response by SGT Lisa Wu made May 5 at 2022 8:34 PM

SGT Lisa Wu — Thu, 05 May 2022 20:34:54 -0400

1 PFC got very drunk over the weekend and went to the hospital as he thought he was violated. Reason was, when he woke up the next day, he found the back of his pants ripped. Turns out, when he got drunk, he ran like crazy for no reason, tripped and ripped his pants (saw and reported by a bystander to the MPs). People eventually caught up to him, finding him laying on the ground. He was carried back to his barracks room. PFC ended up being counseled on binge drinking and public indecency.

Response by SPC Christine Mc Stay made May 5 at 2022 9:58 PM

SPC Christine Mc Stay — Thu, 05 May 2022 21:58:01 -0400

Being held up from promotable status for not showing vehicle full ready status; while a bolt has been discontinued from nsn in supply order system

Response by SR Dave Doerr made May 6 at 2022 12:14 AM

SR Dave Doerr — Fri, 06 May 2022 00:14:57 -0400

While serving on a Tin Can in the southeast area, I was one of the lead cooks on a particular watch when the corpsmen called for a "Short Arm" inspection. One of the mess boys (Boot) comes to me and said, and I quote, I don't know what to do. This is my last clean Tee shirt". Needless to say, I couldn't hold back my laughter.

Response by PVT Michele Millage made May 11 at 2022 12:15 AM

PVT Michele Millage — Wed, 11 May 2022 00:15:56 -0400

Sent to talk to psych for being “antisocial” after being caught talking too much about a Sgt with my team, we were talking about him singling us out ironically enough.

Response by PO2 Norma Beasley made May 11 at 2022 6:06 PM

PO2 Norma Beasley — Wed, 11 May 2022 18:06:45 -0400

Smelling bad. Bad body odor

Response by PO1 Charles Deitrick made May 11 at 2022 6:25 PM

PO1 Charles Deitrick — Wed, 11 May 2022 18:25:47 -0400

Whether or not to make a new pot of coffee in the shop

Response by CPO Phyllis Moore made May 11 at 2022 6:28 PM

CPO Phyllis Moore — Wed, 11 May 2022 18:28:35 -0400

Standing on the boat deck waiting to catch a Sea Bat.

Response by PFC Charles Saint made May 11 at 2022 6:37 PM

PFC Charles Saint — Wed, 11 May 2022 18:37:54 -0400

Not sure if this would count. Came back from deployment on a Friday. Weekend pass. Come back Monday and my entire detachment is sent to CID. At first they didn't tell us why. Guys with me were panicking, thinking they were being busted for drinking, or *ahem* taking other things. Instead they questioned us one at a time about our unit's bridge-loaders. One was found with smuggled pistols from Iraq. I was questioned and my answer was, "We have bridge-loaders?"

Response by SGT Charles Bartell made May 11 at 2022 6:42 PM

SGT Charles Bartell — Wed, 11 May 2022 18:42:57 -0400

This is a no B/S one. We had free access to a Federal prison at one base I was assigned to.
As part of our duty we could get our uniforms' cleaned and pressed for for free.
As part of some of my additional dutys I delt with some of the inmate's.
One of them informed me about the free service.
My new Squad leader had no clue about this even after I told every ony.
He ripped me a new one for wearing a pressed uniform in the field.
Funny thing after that just about everyone asked me to drop off and pick up the uniforms.
Funny how things work out.
I did not mind doing it for every ony. the prison was on my way home from work.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2022 6:55 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 May 2022 18:55:17 -0400

How to run

Response by A1C Amy Anderson made May 11 at 2022 6:59 PM

A1C Amy Anderson — Wed, 11 May 2022 18:59:53 -0400

The whole unit was told we had low morale. The commander put us on 12 hour shifts until morale improved.

Response by SGT George Ragsdale made May 11 at 2022 7:07 PM

SGT George Ragsdale — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:07:03 -0400

I seen a young man get his consult for putting a goat on the SgtMaj office in the Battalion. He snuck it in the office during the weekend and on Monday morning the goat ate a lot of paperwork and crapped pellets everywhere. Took three months of pay from that young soldier who was said to have done this on a dare. Still funny this was twenty years ago.

Response by Sgt Michael Tillmon made May 11 at 2022 7:07 PM

Sgt Michael Tillmon — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:07:53 -0400

Had a marine on weight control. He got counseled by our napoleon sized staff sergeant for drinking water, when he’s on weight control.

Response by PV2 Candace Hull made May 11 at 2022 7:17 PM

PV2 Candace Hull — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:17:55 -0400

Had a PFC get her butt handed to her because she was told to look straight forward in the at attention position due to company commander walking into defac. Someone asked her why her water bladder’s cap looked different than everyone else’s. She responded and said I have no idea drill sergeant. She had no idea the company commander was the one who asked the question, mind you that he was standing directly behind her, with a drill sergeant on each side of him. So the only ranks she could see without moving were drill sergeants. She got consulted for two weeks she had to repeat the drill sergeants names each time they randomly approached her as well as they would ask her each time who the company first sergeant was and who the company commander was.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2022 7:24 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:24:28 -0400

Hand nail! Blamed it on wearing their boots day in and day out

Response by PV2 Jessica Manning made May 11 at 2022 7:56 PM

PV2 Jessica Manning — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:56:47 -0400

A guy in the same company replaced his name badge with a badge that said "McLovin"

Response by CPO Ruffins Vega made May 11 at 2022 8:07 PM

CPO Ruffins Vega — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:07:54 -0400

A Boatswainsmate was diagnosed with "fear of sea waves" by a Navy provider. The Sailor was taken off the ship and placed on limited duty.

Response by SN Ryan Kennard made May 11 at 2022 8:19 PM

SN Ryan Kennard — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:19:37 -0400

A guy in my division after boot decided not to wear a t-shirt under his uniform. We all got lit up for not correcting him. Seemed a bit silly to be responsible for somebody else's failure to follow basic instructions.

Response by Sgt Luis Vela made May 11 at 2022 8:22 PM

Sgt Luis Vela — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:22:33 -0400

For a pimple lmao

Response by SPC Duke Doudna made May 11 at 2022 8:23 PM

SPC Duke Doudna — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:23:36 -0400

My company commander had me plant plumeria trees, from bare sticks, around the medical clinic where I was stationed. They actually began to grow, and quickly! He retired, and the new commanding officer soon consulted with me. He sarcastically asked how spending my time planting trees was a good use of my skills as a medic. When he learned I was following orders, he was not appeased.

Response by TSgt Matthew Brown made May 11 at 2022 8:34 PM

TSgt Matthew Brown — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:34:51 -0400

Airman was late because he couldn’t start his car. Didn’t know that turning the wheel would allow him to turn the key.

Response by PFC Melvin Paynes made May 11 at 2022 8:36 PM

PFC Melvin Paynes — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:36:59 -0400

Soldier wanted a circumcision.

Response by CPL Thomas Marcelain made May 11 at 2022 8:39 PM

CPL Thomas Marcelain — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:39:04 -0400

For thinking first formation was star bucks. It was when i went in the reserves and was team sgt. My soldier was late and when i called him he thought we were meeting there that month. The reserves lmao

Response by Cpl Anthony Dietzler made May 11 at 2022 8:39 PM

Cpl Anthony Dietzler — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:39:08 -0400

The new PFC to our office asked me if you still salute colors on empty parked vehicles or does the officer need to be present in the vehicle. I asked him what the general order stated, he said it did not in fact say anything about an officer and just mentioned the colors. I couldn't resist playing along.

After chow that day, I got back to the office just in time to see him being chewed out for saluting empty vehicles. I will never forget how hard the whole office was laughing.

Response by Capt Duane Barker made May 11 at 2022 8:43 PM

Capt Duane Barker — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:43:02 -0400

In Indonesia, someone I knew consulted a magic man about getting a driving license. He was unable to get one. Finally, after endless pestering, the magic man gave up and agreed to do this. He said it would turn out badly. The guy got his license, and promptly got burned up in an auto accident. true story.

Response by PO2 Todd Russell made May 11 at 2022 9:06 PM

PO2 Todd Russell — Wed, 11 May 2022 21:06:43 -0400

Seabat on the fantail- only time an enlisted man could strike an officer! :-)

Response by SPC Mickey Keaton made May 11 at 2022 9:40 PM

SPC Mickey Keaton — Wed, 11 May 2022 21:40:59 -0400

Never saw anyone get consulted, as it should be

Response by SGT Lynnea C made May 11 at 2022 9:49 PM

SGT Lynnea C — Wed, 11 May 2022 21:49:59 -0400

Prank calling the squad leader. They forgot to hide their original phone number before using the automated voice prompt to call. The squad leader was about to go on the path so she really dragged the soldier to prove something. Super petty.

Response by SN Ted Green made May 11 at 2022 9:59 PM

SN Ted Green — Wed, 11 May 2022 21:59:26 -0400

Me: the standard dress shoes were rubbing my ankle bones raw and it was getting painful to walk. When I had shore leave I bought a pair of over the ankle boots and the bosun was more than clear that they were non-regulation, then the CPO came around and now we had a three-way argument. Duh! At any event when the dust settled I got to keep the boots until my ankles healed. Took a few months.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2022 10:16 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 May 2022 22:16:52 -0400

I saw black Airmen get talked to for their hair multiple times. It was unwarranted forsure.

Response by 1SG Michael Vickery made May 11 at 2022 10:19 PM

1SG Michael Vickery — Wed, 11 May 2022 22:19:27 -0400

On motor pool guard in Germany a soldier was relieved of duty and was put on kp for a week for not wearing Army issue underwear.

Response by TSgt Robert Przybylak made May 11 at 2022 10:20 PM

TSgt Robert Przybylak — Wed, 11 May 2022 22:20:34 -0400

Working in the ER at the Kincheloe USAF hospital about 3 am an SP working the gate was driven over. He asked for a hat waiver cause he said the hat was making him go bald. Demanded it in the Emergency Room at 3 am.

Response by SGM Jason Miller made May 11 at 2022 10:24 PM

SGM Jason Miller — Wed, 11 May 2022 22:24:07 -0400

The funniest thing I ever saw someone counseled for was wearing socks that had curse words spelled out on each sock.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2022 10:50 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 May 2022 22:50:49 -0400

I was counseled for burping back when I was an SN.

Response by PO3 Audra Wilder made May 11 at 2022 11:06 PM

PO3 Audra Wilder — Wed, 11 May 2022 23:06:19 -0400

After working for hours on small boat maintenance, in the heat, a strand of hair fell out of my bun and hit my collar.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2022 11:24 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 May 2022 23:24:59 -0400

For having too curly of hair. Ummm….what should they do??

Response by SSG James Meyer made May 11 at 2022 11:28 PM

SSG James Meyer — Wed, 11 May 2022 23:28:20 -0400

I sent a female private to the supply room at the basement of our hospital for a box of fallopian tubes and she went…me not knowing the hospital commander was also in supply. Guess who got counseled?

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2022 11:46 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 May 2022 23:46:11 -0400

Non regulation glasses.

Response by PO2 Joan Feledy made May 12 at 2022 12:02 AM

PO2 Joan Feledy — Thu, 12 May 2022 00:02:41 -0400

passing gas. A shipmate aboard my ship was written up for passing gas b/c another sailor, which I would not consider a sailor or shipmate for being so ridiculous as to press this issue, was offended.

Response by PO2 Joan Feledy made May 12 at 2022 12:04 AM

PO2 Joan Feledy — Thu, 12 May 2022 00:04:12 -0400

my response was already entered

Response by PO1 John Boyd made May 12 at 2022 12:16 AM

PO1 John Boyd — Thu, 12 May 2022 00:16:32 -0400

I was in group counseling for PTSD, there was a guy crying and sniveling. When asked what it was he was crying about, he said because Michael Jackson had died and it pushed him over. Now, this group therapy was for combat vets and the PTSD that came with combat. Me, and another guy walked out, because we couldn't handle someone who had not been in combat, sniveling about some celebrity that died. We had to promise the nurse who was running it, that we wouldn't hurt ourselves or anyone else.

Response by CA Jonathan Mann made May 12 at 2022 12:48 AM

CA Jonathan Mann — Thu, 12 May 2022 00:48:04 -0400

Dentist dropped a gold crown down my throat and told me to watch my stool for it to come out.
I did, kept the gold crown and got another dentist.

Response by SGT Bryan Hempel made May 12 at 2022 12:48 AM

SGT Bryan Hempel — Thu, 12 May 2022 00:48:33 -0400

Had to counsel a soldier who’s condom broke. He was freaking out about STD from some crack hoe

Response by MCPO Thomas Psuik made May 12 at 2022 12:54 AM

MCPO Thomas Psuik — Thu, 12 May 2022 00:54:16 -0400

Having my spouse bury my in the sand really deep where it was hard to get out. She had gave me a shape of a woman with a shape of 36, 24, 36,.. & my breasts were quite firm & plump further down a belly button, & further down she had made a vagina with the curls & swirls that would be the hairs. lol Now ya have to picture me with a mustache & go T with this woman's body & people walking by lol & took pictures of him. I left him alone for a little while as I watch these people's expressions!! Funny

Response by PO3 Christian Watts made May 12 at 2022 1:00 AM

PO3 Christian Watts — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:00:29 -0400

His feet weren’t touching when he was at attention

Response by MSgt Betsy Mamo made May 12 at 2022 1:48 AM

MSgt Betsy Mamo — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:48:38 -0400

My boyfriend got hauled in to Mental Health; he was in the middle of a contentious divorce. He was accused of hurting his kids. Of course they hauled me in.
While I was there, they asked me about my certainty of paternity-the kids were very different looking. (How would I know, that was 3 assignments ago?) I assured them the oldest bore a strong resemblance to both his mom as well as his ex. For the life of me, I can’t understand why “are you sure he’s the father?” wasn’t in their findings.

Response by SPC Sandrea Miller made May 12 at 2022 1:51 AM

SPC Sandrea Miller — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:51:50 -0400

I was assigned to a hospital that is now closed. On one particular night we had our hands full with uniqueness. We had three patients that decided that decided together it was a full moon out. One patient was a double amputee, the second blind and the last was an elderly patient.
We kept the amputee's wheel chair outside her room because she kept escaping at night. On this particular night the amputee kept screaming she was seeing pole cats (skunks), the elderly lady was screaming she was seeing spiders and the blind gentleman disappeared. The amputee couldn't take the pole cats any longer so some how she was able to get her wheelchair and she disappeared, so that night we were scrambling to find them both. We finally found the amputee in another ward's lounge. We we got back with her we put her in the room with the spiders and the spider lady with the pole cats. That left one patient to find. We searched everywhere until the ER called and said they had our patient. Evidently, one of the medics left the keys in the ambulance and our blind patient decided to still it. Moral to the story, watch out for full moons.

Response by CPL Meka Smaw made May 12 at 2022 6:39 AM

CPL Meka Smaw — Thu, 12 May 2022 06:39:28 -0400

Not doing jumping jacks correctly.

Response by SGT Jose De la barra made May 12 at 2022 7:35 AM

SGT Jose De la barra — Thu, 12 May 2022 07:35:18 -0400

I was counseled for almost killing myself when I was repairing an x-ray machine and the tube almost drop on my head, cracked/broke the table. I had never been trained on how to replace an x-ray tube and was ordered to go do it.

Response by SSG LaVaine Lovelace made May 12 at 2022 8:47 AM

SSG LaVaine Lovelace — Thu, 12 May 2022 08:47:13 -0400

Vacuum cleaner

Response by SN Joshua Rhodes made May 12 at 2022 9:06 AM

SN Joshua Rhodes — Thu, 12 May 2022 09:06:27 -0400

I was 18, stationed in Pensacola. I wrote a check for a $2 box of Whoppers. That check bounced, and I got counseled for writing a bad check. I then had to pay a 100% fee. That box of whoppers cost me $22!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2022 9:16 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2022 09:16:45 -0400

I was the one who was consulted. In Iraq I was an HHC commander. My BC came to me and said he had something important for me to do. He rarely even talked to me so I figured it must be important. He asked me to go to the DFAC and get him a case of diet coke. I respectfully explained how that was against the policy, and that I'd be happy to run to the exchange and purchase him a case. He responded that he told me to get him a case of diet coke not tell him the policy. I asked the MSG at the DFAC and he told me the same policy I told my commander. I brought this information back to the BC. His response, "I bet they would have done it for General Chiarelli!" He asked for options, I ended up asking some other folks in the HHC to take a can or two with them each time they went to chow.

Response by SSgt Becky White made May 12 at 2022 9:16 AM

SSgt Becky White — Thu, 12 May 2022 09:16:57 -0400

My female 1st Sergeant called me into her office to tell me that I was out of regs for tiny, white, stitching on the handle of my black bag. After being dismissed I colored it in with a Sharpie.

Response by SSG Jim Blunt made May 12 at 2022 10:03 AM

SSG Jim Blunt — Thu, 12 May 2022 10:03:12 -0400

You people can't read.

The question is NOT, "What was the pettiest or silliest thing you saw someone COUNSELED for?", it's "What Was The Pettiest or Silliest Thing You Saw Someone CONSULTED For?"

Consult - to seek advice or information from; ask guidance from; to consider or deliberate; take counsel; confer

Anyone want to try again?

Response by SGT Frederico Garcia made May 12 at 2022 10:43 AM

SGT Frederico Garcia — Thu, 12 May 2022 10:43:31 -0400

Being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Response by SGT Michael Frazier made May 12 at 2022 10:50 AM

SGT Michael Frazier — Thu, 12 May 2022 10:50:00 -0400

For not giving the greeting of the day when the officer clearly didn’t hear that it was given made us do push-ups for 20 minutes for his bad hearing, we just sucked it up and drove on

Response by CPL Christina Wade made May 12 at 2022 11:40 AM

CPL Christina Wade — Thu, 12 May 2022 11:40:06 -0400

A soldier during basic training got called out because her hair wasn’t done. The drill sergeant told her it looked like cats was sucking on her hair

Response by SGT William Vincent made May 12 at 2022 11:54 AM

SGT William Vincent — Thu, 12 May 2022 11:54:47 -0400

We did not have enough water for washing I was told to go to the rear And don’t come back without a truck to hall water. Our truck was in for repairs and supplies Sargent would not give us another. I took broken truck hauls it out past village and blew it up. We got a new truck

Response by SPC Paul Adams made May 12 at 2022 11:56 AM

SPC Paul Adams — Thu, 12 May 2022 11:56:55 -0400

While in Iraq, 3 month before we got to return home, I was counseled for not making enough money to allow my wife (now ex wife) to be able to fly to Vegas with her friends for the weekend. Yeah! Even my CO just kept shaking his head while reading this to me. Afterwards I asked him if I could get a raise, to which he laughed and then we both signed the counseling paperwork that stated I had in fact attempted to get a raise.
Somehow my wife was able to get me counseled by my Post Commander while I was in a warzone.

Response by SPC Adrea Benedetti made May 12 at 2022 12:46 PM

SPC Adrea Benedetti — Thu, 12 May 2022 12:46:57 -0400

Spilt milk...

Response by 1LT Perry Beckham made May 12 at 2022 1:39 PM

1LT Perry Beckham — Thu, 12 May 2022 13:39:24 -0400

in Viet Nam I got to listen to the Sec. of the Army be briefed by MACV advisors in 1971. To a man each advisor told him that we were losing the war, He concluded with 'Keep the faith.'

Response by PO3 Elizabeth Dodge made May 12 at 2022 3:47 PM

PO3 Elizabeth Dodge — Thu, 12 May 2022 15:47:57 -0400

While playing "softball" on the O-2 level, I close-lined myself on the small boat tiedowns and my buddy knocked herself out in a small boat retrieving the ball. We both were reprimanded after leaving medical. :0

Response by PO2 Susan Duncan made May 12 at 2022 3:58 PM

PO2 Susan Duncan — Thu, 12 May 2022 15:58:47 -0400

example "silliest" medical CONSULT for DM2 evidenced by history of failing PT requirements and for "pettiest" collusion by CMC in re NJP for string (literally) of hair misplaced during inspection @ morning muster noting latter part grander scheme whitewashing command climate fraternization senior enlisted and juniors written off by COs and XOs as lack of military bearing in following direct order found complicit abuse OPTAR relate in part 1st round BRAC notices instead focus health and wellbeing of competent fleet, shore and specwar personnel begging the question WHERE support for survivors?

Response by SPC Mervel McDonald made May 12 at 2022 4:59 PM

SPC Mervel McDonald — Thu, 12 May 2022 16:59:48 -0400

Commissioned Corp has a big screen to monitor World Events so they can react quickly to global threats.

Response by PO1 Owen Mir made May 12 at 2022 6:23 PM

PO1 Owen Mir — Thu, 12 May 2022 18:23:09 -0400

A friend who owns half a dozen motorcycles, should he get another one.

Response by MGySgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2022 7:32 PM

MGySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 May 2022 19:32:46 -0400

A Marine stopped running in the middle of a physical fitness test and went and pooped in the dugout at the ball field on base. He then continued the run. It was a two part NJP - They thought he lied about the time it took to finish the run and the fact that he pooped in the dugout. The gym was not far away - He probably could have made it over there... SILLY for sure!

Response by TSgt Michael Bolin made May 12 at 2022 11:44 PM

TSgt Michael Bolin — Thu, 12 May 2022 23:44:18 -0400

During Basic Training we were in line to be paid for the first time. I was at the end of the line and my Training Instructor (TI) told me not to let anyone in our Flight get mixed with our sister Flight. I turned to the first person in their line and asked them to keep an eye on their Flight and not to let anyone mix with ours. Their TI saw me talking to that person and came over and started ripping me a new one. My TI saw this and came over and started ripping their TI a new one. Watching the two TI's go at it was great.

Response by SSG Archie Martinez made May 13 at 2022 12:01 AM

SSG Archie Martinez — Fri, 13 May 2022 00:01:52 -0400

I saw a person consult another regards to the potential punishment the Army would give if caught pulling the fire alarm, as a prank. The soldier ended up pulling the prank and served a short stint in Leavenworth.

Response by SSgt H Glover made May 13 at 2022 10:22 AM

SSgt H Glover — Fri, 13 May 2022 10:22:59 -0400

As a AMN, I didn’t let a SSGT cut in front of me at the chow hall. After lunch I got called to my 1st Shirt’s office. He made me shut the door and asked for details. He then told me to be quiet, said “watch this” and called her on speakerphone. Needless to say she had a lot of extra room in her BDUs after he got finished chewing her @$$. He then made her come to my Squadron and apologize to me.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2022 12:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 May 2022 12:52:41 -0400

I personally counseled a Soldier for consistently spackling a latrine CHU with massive amounts of feces and not flushing adequately.

It was not just a counseling. I also provided a block of instruction on latrine etiquette which involved wiping, courtesy flushes, air freshener use, toilet brush operation, and duration of visits to allow for other participants to defecate.

I was later praised as this issue was corrected and resulted in improved morale since it was a mixed gender facility and the females of the unit had been getting physically ill prior to my intervention.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2022 2:56 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 May 2022 14:56:04 -0400

Misspelling a word on a performance report

Response by Cpl Oliver Baker made May 14 at 2022 12:39 PM

Cpl Oliver Baker — Sat, 14 May 2022 12:39:15 -0400

A sunburn, resulting in a court martial.

Response by Carey Williams made May 15 at 2022 12:58 PM

Carey Williams — Sun, 15 May 2022 12:58:12 -0400

Listening 2 advice on how 2 deal w ppl that make hod snorts.

Response by SPC Rick Price made May 15 at 2022 2:04 PM

SPC Rick Price — Sun, 15 May 2022 14:04:50 -0400

Me as an artillery man making a mistake using a printer at the S-shop--and for punishment being told to count how many flowers were in the picture above the printer.

Response by SGT Frank Hewes made May 17 at 2022 1:59 PM

SGT Frank Hewes — Tue, 17 May 2022 13:59:23 -0400

During the first Class-A inspection after arriving at my unit, I was reprimanded three times for the same issue, I had shown up in a freshly pressed uniform with the enlisted "saucer cap". First, I was accused of wearing a non-regulation uniform. We went to the company command building and I pulled out the uniform regulations and showed that I was actually within regulation. Then it was against company policy, but the 1SGT couldn't produce the policy. Then the Company Commander, a full Colonel, walked in wearing a wrinkled uniform, asking if I had been reprimanded yet. So, I asked if that was the real reason I was getting chewed out, indicating the CO's uniform. Finally got the real reprimand, I had made the CO and a half dozen other officers look bad. Then I got chewed out again for having the audacity to point out that the CO was the one out of uniform. My Section Chief was smiling when I countered the first two charges and was trying not to laugh by the end. Turns out he had a bet with another Section Chief on whether I would stand up to command or tuck tail.

Response by CN Robert Acosta made May 18 at 2022 9:47 PM

CN Robert Acosta — Wed, 18 May 2022 21:47:26 -0400

Shipmate wore an arm cast twice... punched the steel wall of the ship... score: ship 1, dumbo 0!!

Response by SPC Emmy Eddy made May 20 at 2022 4:08 PM

SPC Emmy Eddy — Fri, 20 May 2022 16:08:03 -0400

The hair stylist at the PX in Panama slipped up and I got buzzed too close on my side. I had an NCO write me up for getting a masculine haircut. Not only did I get a crappy haircut, I got written up for it, too. Luckily it grew out fast and I never went back to that stylist again.

Response by A1C Anthony Thompson made May 25 at 2022 5:55 PM

A1C Anthony Thompson — Wed, 25 May 2022 17:55:22 -0400

I know a guy who didn't even make it through basic training and is now rated at 100%. Meanwhile, I can't get my rating (for type 1 diabetes) above 20%...

Response by PVT Edris Santana made May 25 at 2022 6:04 PM

PVT Edris Santana — Wed, 25 May 2022 18:04:06 -0400

Si no me vacuno me puede dar covid

Response by SPC Dustin Vigil made May 25 at 2022 7:12 PM

SPC Dustin Vigil — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:12:47 -0400

A customer called my tech support line because they couldn't get their computer's coffee cup holder to close. (They thought the cd drive tray was a coffee cup holder).

Response by SGT Jenny Miles made May 25 at 2022 7:12 PM

SGT Jenny Miles — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:12:52 -0400

Over in Iraq I was given a counseling statement for having trash in the trash can in our TMC. Because sick call was over.

Response by PFC Cedrick Spires made May 25 at 2022 7:13 PM

PFC Cedrick Spires — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:13:49 -0400

Smoking

Response by SGT Jenny Miles made May 25 at 2022 7:16 PM

SGT Jenny Miles — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:16:18 -0400

I was consulted about weather or not a gentleman in his 40’s souls get circumcised. While in Iraq.

Response by Maj D Casey made May 25 at 2022 7:18 PM

Maj D Casey — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:18:40 -0400

The Federal Government to authorize a gender study

Response by PO2 Michael Hazenstab made May 25 at 2022 7:19 PM

PO2 Michael Hazenstab — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:19:25 -0400

lady sneezed and her eye lashes flew off, I could not stop laughing I had tears in my eyes, one lady directed her to some other kind glue for lashes,

Response by CCMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2022 7:34 PM

CCMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:34:10 -0400

Unfair workload. In the military most of us are overwhelmed. Had a member complain there was too much to do. Ugh!

Response by MAJ Magen McKeithen made May 25 at 2022 8:07 PM

MAJ Magen McKeithen — Wed, 25 May 2022 20:07:07 -0400

I was a company commander of over 200 service men and women. I consulted or verbally counseled someone for their interpretation of the tone in a text message.

Response by SPC Gary Symons made May 25 at 2022 8:17 PM

SPC Gary Symons — Wed, 25 May 2022 20:17:29 -0400

A buddy of mine said he had a pain on his butt and submitted a claim. Upon inspection, the VA doctor told his pain on his butt was just a big old pimple. No VA award for the big old butt pimple.

Response by LCpl Jeff Collins made May 25 at 2022 9:11 PM

LCpl Jeff Collins — Wed, 25 May 2022 21:11:30 -0400

I had office hours in the Marines for a past due Library book

Response by Cpl Jeremy Martin made May 25 at 2022 9:22 PM

Cpl Jeremy Martin — Wed, 25 May 2022 21:22:53 -0400

Shooting the duty officer with a BB gun. Not me, and no one confessed, we all had to stand tall in front of the man the next day. The shot did come from my room though.

Response by CW3 Paul Smulian made May 25 at 2022 9:38 PM

CW3 Paul Smulian — Wed, 25 May 2022 21:38:45 -0400

I watched a first sergeant blame a PFC for blowing a diesel engine in a tank. Threatened to courts martial the poor guy all because he didn't like him.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2022 9:55 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2022 21:55:30 -0400

I once saw a 2nd Lt request a Med Evac because he passed out after seeing someone lose a finger. To top that off, they got lost taking him out of the field and the guy missing a finger had to help them navigate.

Response by SPC Jonathan Womble made May 25 at 2022 9:59 PM

SPC Jonathan Womble — Wed, 25 May 2022 21:59:43 -0400

Pointing out the obvious stupidity in a situation.... insubordination is what they called it ..... 2 weeks with a toothbrush scrubbing the corners of the halls in the barracks ..... 1st Sargent hated me after that ....

Response by PO3 Edward Riddle made May 25 at 2022 10:01 PM

PO3 Edward Riddle — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:01:29 -0400

I got a sunburn one time and had to go before my Ship's Captain (called a Captain's mast) for Destroying Government Property.

Response by CAPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2022 10:28 PM

CAPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:28:12 -0400

This falls under the silliest category because it definitely wasn't petty. I was working at the Navy Annex and I started to feel really ill, feeling nauseous and having a pain in my gut. I told my boss I needed to get to the ER and felt I could drive myself to the ER at Ft Belvoir. After an examination and xray, the ER doc informed I had FOS. I asked what that was and he said I was "Full of S....". He made me laugh despite my severe discomfort. Fortunately, he gave me some meds that got things moving again. Glad I consulted a professional!

Response by SPC James Lumpkins made May 25 at 2022 10:31 PM

SPC James Lumpkins — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:31:33 -0400

Do you use real spit to polish boots?

Response by Cpl Chappie McChesney made May 25 at 2022 10:46 PM

Cpl Chappie McChesney — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:46:08 -0400

I saw and heard a man (white) ask the doctor if he got a little more suntan, could he pass for being a black man. The doctor laughed and said only if he could punch him in the nose to flatten it. The doctor was black.

Response by PFC John Matlewski made May 25 at 2022 10:48 PM

PFC John Matlewski — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:48:27 -0400

While sitting in the doctors office one day, I overheard some lady talking to whom I believe was either her husband or boyfriend stating that she thought she was pregnant because she had got a sliver of wood in her finger and knew she needed to be seen for pregnancy because she didn't feel the way it should feel when one gets a sliver. I heard that and tried my absolute hardest not to laugh!

Response by SPC John Paul made May 25 at 2022 10:55 PM

SPC John Paul — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:55:56 -0400

Ask my friend after six month what he saw in his wife. She was 150 pounds overweight and ugly to boot. He said his first wife cheated on him. He said no way that would happen with this one. A true story.

Response by Sgt Thomas Williams made May 25 at 2022 11:07 PM

Sgt Thomas Williams — Wed, 25 May 2022 23:07:56 -0400

Walking across the grass. There was a small sign that stated to stay off grass, but this guy didn't see if from the direction he was walking and an upper grade Sargent laid into him for walking on the grass

Response by SGT Eric A. made May 25 at 2022 11:38 PM

SGT Eric A. — Wed, 25 May 2022 23:38:05 -0400

I got lost with my squad in the forest… during basic training. I was the leader. They sent a Huey up to search for us, …we had found our way onto a road(!), and into a DFAC. Turns out, they’d given me a map from 1934! Didn’t really match up with the current ‘terrain’.

Response by SGT Eric A. made May 25 at 2022 11:40 PM

SGT Eric A. — Wed, 25 May 2022 23:40:37 -0400

I was the battalion commander’s driver and admin assistant. They gave me some fantastic new ‘modular’ tent system to test during a field exercise. I absolutely destroyed the thing; tearing, puncturing, really messed it up. They were FURIOUS but the counseling showed that I had followed ALL the directions perfectly.

Response by PO2 Holly McQuigg made May 25 at 2022 11:41 PM

PO2 Holly McQuigg — Wed, 25 May 2022 23:41:54 -0400

Being consulted about which way to go because the leader of the group didn't listen to instruction. So the whole group didn't challenge the self elected leader, and just followed along. The person that sought clarity had to get the whole group to turn around. Self elected leader "oh I've done this before I know where to go"...has no idea what he's doing.

Response by SGT Eric A. made May 25 at 2022 11:51 PM

SGT Eric A. — Wed, 25 May 2022 23:51:44 -0400

Colonel interrogating: “Were you the only one in uniform?” …”Were there family members floating on the Zodiacs?” …”Was everyone consuming alcoholic beverages?” …this was such an embarrassment to the USARNG they shut down the unit and gave everyone a reenlistment code ‘RE-4’ (long form DD214), basically a death sentence for any future service like ‘Misconduct, moral or professional dereliction’.

Response by 1st Lt Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2022 1:32 AM

1st Lt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 May 2022 01:32:50 -0400

Response by 1st Lt Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2022 1:36 AM

1st Lt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 May 2022 01:36:17 -0400

Person drinking possibly contaminated water supposedly developed symptoms, continued to drink the possibly contaminated water, and asked the provider for advice on how to alleviate symptoms. Provider told this person to avoid drinking the possibly contaminated water. Person continued to drink same water from water source and asked provider what to do about symptoms...

Response by Sgt Eric Rosado made May 26 at 2022 3:34 AM

Sgt Eric Rosado — Thu, 26 May 2022 03:34:44 -0400

I sAw boot Lt. get upset at another Boot Lance Coolie for an “Irish pennant“ in the damn field….during a dagon fire mission, I might add. Yes cleanliness is godliness, but stupid is as stupid does….I mean I think they should have turned the whole fleet around for this one…guess he learned this in OCS. To think how could we ever go into combat with “Irish pennant“ hanging everywhere…Oh good lord we pray for a day where “Irish pennant“ become a Scottish right!

Response by Cpl Mark Lupfer made May 26 at 2022 6:17 AM

Cpl Mark Lupfer — Thu, 26 May 2022 06:17:41 -0400

Unbloused Boots

Response by SCPO Jeff Campbell made May 26 at 2022 8:01 AM

SCPO Jeff Campbell — Thu, 26 May 2022 08:01:07 -0400

Small oil spill in Kuwait. They sent young sailor to the HazMat shack (Army base). They told him to cover it with sand and they will sell it back to us in a hundred years.

Response by CPL Floyd Richardson made May 26 at 2022 8:11 AM

CPL Floyd Richardson — Thu, 26 May 2022 08:11:14 -0400

Ice Cream falling off a cone.

Response by SPC Richard Baker made May 26 at 2022 8:44 AM

SPC Richard Baker — Thu, 26 May 2022 08:44:36 -0400

When everyone was worried about Y2K, I was doing IT consulting. We were asked to go to every photo machine (CAT. MRI, etc.). We found that every piece of equipment had a date/time that showed that they were only "stick on's". We replaced them for .98 cents each and our contract called for a flat rate of $200 for each machine we worked on. What a waste of money!!

Richard R Baker Jr.

Response by Sgt Aaron Larson made May 26 at 2022 10:00 AM

Sgt Aaron Larson — Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:16 -0400

I had a new operator (3531) go ask our platoon gysgt (e-7) for a prck e7. You know like the radio. He was not amused

Response by SP6 Patrick Lavin made May 26 at 2022 10:39 AM

SP6 Patrick Lavin — Thu, 26 May 2022 10:39:35 -0400

SSG Lavin While on a training exercise at Fort Benning, Georgia, I had a brown tick, that bored it's way into my abdomen. I reported this to my First Sergeant and no one knew what to do. Then a platoon Sergeant came up to me with a lite cigarette and backed the tick out of me. My First Sergeant and Commander accused me of improper hygiene. For the following three days I had a 2nd Lieutenant follow me around to ensure the ticks behaved themselves. Thank goodness the tick was not a spotted tick. Thanks to the lite cigarette trick the entire tick was removed and executed.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2022 11:33 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 May 2022 11:33:13 -0400

I got counseled for not filtering contaminated diesel fuel before putting it in the used fuel containment so the motor sergeant could use it in his POV. All was documented on the DA4856

Response by PO3 Micheal T. made May 26 at 2022 11:36 AM

PO3 Micheal T. — Thu, 26 May 2022 11:36:12 -0400

At Parris Island,a recruit came to clinic requesting medication to stop male pattern baldness and/or reverse it!

Response by CPL Fred Alexander made May 26 at 2022 11:58 AM

CPL Fred Alexander — Thu, 26 May 2022 11:58:02 -0400

Not knowing how to do PT

Response by Cpl Craig Howard made May 26 at 2022 12:53 PM

Cpl Craig Howard — Thu, 26 May 2022 12:53:22 -0400

Luckily, all of my Commands were not so A.R. that we had to walk on thin ice. We did have a SgtMaj that didn't like certain policies that the C.O. supported, so the SgtMaj would try to use Marine Corp Tradition to discipline Enlisted he felt were out of line, in his opinion. It was not long into our WestPac deployment that we were without an Active Squadron SgtMaj as the C.O. had had enough.

Response by LTJG Paul Zulak made May 26 at 2022 1:28 PM

LTJG Paul Zulak — Thu, 26 May 2022 13:28:51 -0400

Left handed steam bucket…

Response by PO3 Laurie Sugahbeare made May 26 at 2022 1:44 PM

PO3 Laurie Sugahbeare — Thu, 26 May 2022 13:44:21 -0400

Saying a school barracks were claustrophobic since they made 4 people sleep in a pod instead of letting us spread out to the 40 available pods in the same wing. “ you’re claustrophobic?” Me “ no, it’s called a metaphor”

Response by SrA Mary Cheatle made May 26 at 2022 3:15 PM

SrA Mary Cheatle — Thu, 26 May 2022 15:15:49 -0400

I needed sneakers because of shin splints.
The Doc councelled me: “You came to be a soldier. Now, be a soldier.”
Still, to this day, I have no idea of what the correlation is between a sneaker and a soldier.

Response by PO3 Howard Bailey made May 26 at 2022 4:15 PM

PO3 Howard Bailey — Thu, 26 May 2022 16:15:39 -0400

While serving in the Navy SeaBee's, I was station on an Island, where there was nothing much
to do except fish. One of my crew, walked in to this native village, and slept with one of the native
girls. He then got to fly home on basket leave and proceeded to give his wife Syphilis. He then
when to have consulting, because he tried to blame getting syphilis on his wife.

Response by SGT Vonteice Williams made May 26 at 2022 10:53 PM

SGT Vonteice Williams — Thu, 26 May 2022 22:53:19 -0400

I was ask how or why I received a Bronze star did I have sex with somene get it

Response by PO3 Yasmine Thompson made May 27 at 2022 9:57 AM

PO3 Yasmine Thompson — Fri, 27 May 2022 09:57:28 -0400

I think it's quite funny to know that some people have a phobia of anything. There is a person out there getting seen for their fear of balloons. They don't want it anywhere near them.

Response by SPC William Cornwell made May 27 at 2022 12:24 PM

SPC William Cornwell — Fri, 27 May 2022 12:24:24 -0400

Getting a sunburn. We all understand that when we raise our right hand, we put our Nation first. Their is no I... So to see a fellow Soldier get a councling for destruction of military property, even tho he was in full battle, Ridiculous. Mind you this was around the time those stress cards started showing up and I made my decision to serve my nation in other ways.

Response by Sgt Laura Campbell made May 28 at 2022 12:21 AM

Sgt Laura Campbell — Sat, 28 May 2022 00:21:30 -0400

I was outside doing yard work with 5 males. They removed their green shirts, so did I. Within 20 minutes the Sgt. in charge of us came out & told me I had to put my shirt back on. As I was complying, he started to leave. I asked him why the guys didn't have to put their shirts back on. I had the appropriate t-shirt & was wearing the required white bra, why just me? I was told I had to wear my outer green shirt because I was a distraction. True story. It was a hot summer day, the shirt made it very long.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2022 12:40 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 May 2022 00:40:31 -0400

I seen a swimpool tech go in for putting acid in his eye.
He thought that it was eye drops.
The acid you use for checking the chlorine level in your pool.
They had to give his eye an inama.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2022 5:59 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 May 2022 17:59:36 -0400

Me, for being friends with someone my supervisor didn't like.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2022 7:38 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 May 2022 07:38:30 -0400

Single parent getting counseled for “absenteeism” during height of pandemic related childcare closures. This, despite ONLY having taken leadership approved leave! Wish it wasn’t so, but it happened to me. There should be stronger guidelines in place, vice ability to pass these out like candy.

Response by SP5 Jennifer Bedwell made May 30 at 2022 10:17 AM

SP5 Jennifer Bedwell — Mon, 30 May 2022 10:17:46 -0400

That because a female in my Unit had gotten a sunburn over the weekend & that she could get an article 15. Never happened as far as I know but seemed silly & a waste of time. Good reason to use more sunscreen LOL.

Response by SSG Jerry Peta made May 31 at 2022 7:49 PM

SSG Jerry Peta — Tue, 31 May 2022 19:49:43 -0400

A fellow soldier got an ar15 for picking his nose in formation..

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Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2022 10:35 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:35:25 -0400

Having a sponge fight when they should have been cleaning boats.