MILITARY STORIES

[Spiritual Stratocaster]

"Gundecking" is a navy term that's used in regards to maintenance [of the ship and it's components].

To gundeck is to take shortcuts and/or not even do the maintenance, but close out said maintenance in a navy system called "SKED" as being completed correctly.

To give a synopsis on maintenance, just know that you have these things called an "MRC" that will walk you step-by-step through the maintenance. If you don't follow that shyt to the T, you're fukked come spot check [an assessment of a specific maintenance that was performed by your workcenter] time.

If that spot check is with the XO, CMC (highest-ranking enlisted on-board), or BOS'N (saltiest motherfukker on the ship)..

Our XO was "Kill The Dirt" Captain Wettlaufer at the time. Him and the Bosn and any DC chiefs were a pain In The ass for spot checks


I was on the John C Stennis and the Lincoln.

Got sent to the ship undesignated...sent to V2..then v4 then Pri-Fly.

Congrats on the advancement

 

[NatiboyB]

Saying you did the maintenance but you didn't and lied about it and signed it off..

The breh was doing maintenance on fire rextinguishers..he said he checks them down below decks but he didn't..he didn't feel like going down and climbing back up so he signed off on it and got caught.

Captain mast..45/45 then went down to e3.

shyt I can’t blame them just imagine if he did that on an aircraft and it went down

 

[Son Goku]

That’s good enough

Well good, fukk him.

Next topic.

 

[BadBoy]

Ended up not joining. instead, I ended up getting a job in Philly with a federal agency that only deals with violent crime. Don't regret it at all cus a few months later I sprained my MCL. Similar benefits, less bs I'm happy. I'll let my black eod officer friend deal with the military.

 

[Rozay Oro]

Well good, fukk him.

Next topic.

What that nikka do to you? (rhetorical)
I’m good

 

[Abraxus]

..............yikes

No enlisted? The fukk is this? A clown show? I’m going to contact CBS on this bullshyt

 

[Abraxus]

Didn't watch the videos but a couple of things:

1) This fear folks have of racism in the service is really no different than it is outside the military. If you punched a dude at Walmart or Goldman Sachs or a lot of places for calling you an "N", you'd prolly get bounced from that job too.

Let's also keep in mind that unless we know every detail from every perspective, it's hard to say what's what. Did SEAL breh punch a superior (NCO/CO) or somebody in the same tier? Was dude squared away or was this the final straw? Not trying to play devil's advocate for cacs, but there's always two sides to every story.

Racism is everywhere but the fear of not doing something because you may encounter it stupid.

And without more brehs in SOF roles to stay and become SOF leadership, the mindset/culture prolly won't change.




2) Army has skinny nerds that watch anime too. Whenever we played other services in flag football, we stomped them. Any non-SOF dudes from the Army prolly aren't any bigger than non-SOF AF dudes. Hell, even in the AF a lot of dudes you wouldn't think based on where they work are beasting in every unit. Former D1 athletes, SOF washouts, Crossfitters, marathoners, bodybuilders, and powerlifters are everywhere.


When I lifted at a USA gym this summer, I was one of the biggest dudes there off rip and was surprised the Army cats weren't more brolic.


The fact that we were the "Chair Force" usually meant we had more time to go to the gym and spent less time doing bullshyt (unit PT, cleaning stuff for no reason, inspections, rucking, etc.) all while getting the same basic pay.

Let that last sentence sink in a bit.






3) Realize that the recruiters for all services are hit or miss. I had the exact same experience when I was about to go Army. Dude was running around with more heads than he could prolly count and didn't really seem like he wanted me. Went to an AF recruiter and it was closed, so I drove to another one maybe 10 miles away and struck gold: nice, cool breh who didn't give me any bullshyt and ran a tight ship. Was much better prepared than a lot of other cats at basic; some of them didn't even know how to give a reporting statement.


I wouldn't let an anecdote of one or two recruiters make me switch services but to each his own.



4) USA deals with way more bullshyt than USAF. Most USAF bases are nicer, are usually in better locations, and the culture is vastly different so it's usually more chill.




5) I get the whole special unit desire but I wouldn't sleep on the AF. A lot of those same types of jobs are specific billets (i.e. green door assignments) that can be yours with the right attitude. Know a dude that just left for one last year and is loving. I know Ravens and DAGRE dudes that like their jobs. Know some medics that tag along with Tier 2 units.

Unless you actually wanna be a Ranger, SF, or paratroop, I'd reconsider bushing the AF. Also, make sure you're cool with not being in one of those units. It's my understanding that you can be reassigned as an enabler and get moved back to the "conventional army".



Best of luck either way.

This is a pretty good reply. I'm a Raven and a few other things. I did apply for DAGRE and Ranger School, back then DAGRE was FALCON and that shyt is on another level. It is SOF.. Also don't forget TACP, Pararescue and Combat Controller are SOF in USAF. You're also right about the Army and the Marines. Rarely did I meet either that outdid me in PT, even at Sniper School. Mfs were hilarious though huh Sgt Carter? (Marine) Yo ass balled up when they sprayed that pepper spray in your face dawg lol. Lance Corporal took it like a G. Also, for the guys who have questions ask me, I'll answer honestly.

 

[Abraxus]

I've known folks that have went through Basic, Fundies, SERE, and 3-lvl school in the time dude been posting on here about joining, much less having him go through MEPS, DEP, and getting his Amn's Coin.



I'm not even gonna entertain this any longer, especially without receipts, but I will say that 1AX/1UX manng/retention is high as fukk right now due to rona and the war in Afghanistan effectively ending.



So even if dude could pass a flight fizzy there won't be any slots for most of the jobs he wanted anyways.



And if dude was serious about joining, why's he asking about the city with the best broads in Flawda for?


Next topic.

LMAO yeah I talked to him too a few years ago. I don't think the journey is for him. Oh well, you'll grow old knowing you were never tested but wanted it.

 

[Abraxus]

In the Philippines we are attached to a Filipino M113 company me and one of the chicks started chilling during the training and she has been trying to get me to smash but I wasnt trying to because we are in the middle of the jungle and haven’t showered

so I consulted my homies and my boy was like “I mean you haven’t showered and she hasn’t showered so naturally the stank cancels itself out”


My dumb ass was like damn this nikka is right
I raw dogged this chick in the back of an M113
When i’m walking back to our little makeshift defensive position a Water Buffalo is looking at me like you damn the animal

Mfs still driving them old ass Trax vehicles? Damn son lol

 

[Abraxus]

@You know damn well that bum was never finna make it past 1WOT.


I have no problem tryna help folks, active or prospective, get in and make moves, but dude did not want to help himself, he'd be like the @KingZimbabwe or @Rozay Oro of your squadron.



It also didn't help that his goals were unrealistic and he seemed to only want flashier, prestigious, or potentially lucrative AFSCs where the competition and training requirements are high.

Damn lol

 

[TheAnointedOne]

You have to figure out what it is you want out of it. Because if you want to be a good intel analyst you will have to leave SOF or FORSCOM. Basically, the best Intel Analyst are the ones who have been in the different units. And thats the exact thing the promotion boards look for with them. Same as they do for Signal leaders. The more versatile you are in your skill set and succesful you were in different duty types the more likely you are to continue upwards.


The best analyst never progress much more than SPC or SGT. After that point you are doing different things.

Well, another career I'm seriously considering is 17C. But everyone and their momma is trying to be a cyber/IT specialist. Typically when I see so many people do something I tend to go the opposite direction. But in all honesty I may fare better with that job as I already have a background in programming. The job seems very popular so I wouldn't be surprised if it were fully booked. If the army recruiter says it isn't available should I wait for it?

5) I get the whole special unit desire but I wouldn't sleep on the AF. A lot of those same types of jobs are specific billets (i.e. green door assignments) that can be yours with the right attitude. Know a dude that just left for one last year and is loving. I know Ravens and DAGRE dudes that like their jobs. Know some medics that tag along with Tier 2 units.

So I could be a cyber guy, apply for a 'green door assignment' and have the potential to be attached to a tier 2 unit?

Unless you actually wanna be a Ranger, SF, or paratroop, I'd reconsider bushing the AF. Also, make sure you're cool with not being in one of those units. It's my understanding that you can be reassigned as an enabler and get moved back to the "conventional army".

I was just operating under the assumption that doing a job (intel/cyber) in a special operations unit was more 'valuable' (i.e.: faster promotion, attractive on a resume for post-military jobs, learn more). Since you get to see and do things that most people never get to experience. Don't want a monotone job where I'm doing the same thing everyday. Want there to be some dynamicism and spontaneity on the job and to learn stuff beyond the initial training. If all of this can be achieved without joining a special operations unit then I'll be fine with that.

Gonna reconsider the Air Force after reading your post. I have no preference between Air Force or Army. Honestly I probably picked the worst time to join the military as we're in the middle of a pandemic and folks are getting laid off left and right; economic downturn. I'd imagine the military upped their standards. But I figured as long as I'm in shape and do well on the ASVAB they'll have no choice but to seriously consider me.

<-- My plan so far -->
Army:
17C/35F (leaning towards cyber) -> Years later -> If I like the army shoot for intel/cyber warrant officer

OR

Air Force:
3D0X2 -> Years later -> Retrain for 1B4X1 (Cyber Warfare Operations) (appears to be a sough after AFSC)

1) (AF/Army) Is this realistic?
2) (AF/Army) Which branch has a more involved cyber unit? (more/better training, more work)
3) (AF) Any of the '3D' jobs are a good prerequisite for 'cyber warfare'?
4) (Army) Is warrant officer something worth pursuing?

My apologies if I'm asking too much.

 

[NatiboyB]

Well, another career I'm seriously considering is 17C. But everyone and their momma is trying to be a cyber/IT specialist. Typically when I see so many people do something I tend to go the opposite direction. But in all honesty I may fare better with that job as I already have a background in programming. The job seems very popular so I wouldn't be surprised if it were fully booked. If the army recruiter says it isn't available should I wait for it?



So I could be a cyber guy, apply for a 'green door assignment' and have the potential to be attached to a tier 2 unit?



I was just operating under the assumption that doing a job (intel/cyber) in a special operations unit was more 'valuable' (i.e.: faster promotion, attractive on a resume for post-military jobs, learn more). Since you get to see and do things that most people never get to experience. Don't want a monotone job where I'm doing the same thing everyday. Want there to be some dynamicism and spontaneity on the job and to learn stuff beyond the initial training. If all of this can be achieved without joining a special operations unit then I'll be fine with that.

Gonna reconsider the Air Force after reading your post. I have no preference between Air Force or Army. Honestly I probably picked the worst time to join the military as we're in the middle of a pandemic and folks are getting laid off left and right; economic downturn. I'd imagine the military upped their standards. But I figured as long as I'm in shape and do well on the ASVAB they'll have no choice but to seriously consider me.

<-- My plan so far -->
Army:
17C/35F (leaning towards cyber) -> Years later -> If I like the army shoot for intel/cyber warrant officer

OR

Air Force:
3D0X2 -> Years later -> Retrain for 1B4X1 (Cyber Warfare Operations) (appears to be a sough after AFSC)

1) (AF/Army) Is this realistic?
2) (AF/Army) Which branch has a more involved cyber unit? (more/better training, more work)
3) (AF) Any of the '3D' jobs are a good prerequisite for 'cyber warfare'?
4) (Army) Is warrant officer something worth pursuing?

My apologies if I'm asking too much.

Look into 17E Electronic Warfare. I know that course well because it is the school house I ran before they moved to Fort Gordon and worked with them in targeting.

I know 17C well also I’m not a fan of it because I’m not a fan of being in a SCIF in one of 4-5 duty stations the rest of my career. But you aren’t looking at it like that yet. Both 17C/17E train at Fort Gordon now under the Cyber School.


Both courses have TRAP classes set up for the foreseeable future but the problem with both training pipelines is that they last near a year.

So I’m naturally going to big up 17E. But what is an option for you also is 35S signals intelligence that’s a skill set that is extremely valuable also. Every job you are looking at requires a TS-SCI for basic entrance that is also what holds up people from entering the pipeline and if a person can’t get the TS all the way complete (no interims for training) you end up becoming needs of the Army.

i really want you to think about it. Why are you joining the military. Because if you aren’t joining with the understanding that it’s a chance you will be moving to enemy contact possibly you may want to not even consider the Army or Marines at all. And look at the AF.

Basically in the Army rather you are Intel or Cyber or even EW you will likely be located near or past the FLOT. Because I’d definitely send my EWs out there just like I sent Air Defenders out and had Artillery in OPs. Everyone isn’t going to sit in the Command Post.

 

[WaveWhisperer]

Anyone not take terminal leave before they contract end?


Any reason to not do it?

 

[Son Goku]

Anyone not take terminal leave before they contract end?


Any reason to not do it?

I dunno.

Not taking it cause you sold it?

Not taking it cause it wasn't approved?

Not taking it cause you did skillbridge?

Not taking it cause you didn't have any leave?

 

[42 Monks]

Anyone not take terminal leave before they contract end?


Any reason to not do it?

I'm not sure if its still a thing, but can't you just sell those leave days back?