Posted on Feb 7, 2016
MAJ Assistant Product Manager (Apm)
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I attended a week long course that was composed of SSG-MSG, CW4's, CPT-LTC and DAC's. On The last day a BG spoke to the group before course completion certificates where handed out. When the BG entered the room the group stood at attention. Once seated he asked a few question to a couple of a NCO's, a couple of officers (MAJ & LTC) and a few civilians. Naturally, I expected the military members to
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PFC Aaron Hyatt
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Because he wanted to talk to people, not be worshiped just for being alive. Do you guys also beat your wives and children for not standing and addressing you properly? It doesn't matter that much. AT ALL.
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SFC Motor Transport Operator
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because they forgot who they were and who he was. military customs and courtesies went out the window and so did discipline.
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MSG Brad Sand
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Finishing the question?
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LTC Yinon Weiss
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I'm guessing those in the audience asking questions did not stand up while asking.

If the BG was trying to foster a more intimate setting, I can see him not wanting people to stand at attention or make things too informal, though it would probably make more sense for the first person to stand up and tell the audience not to, if he wanted that.
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