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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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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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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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LTC Yinon Weiss
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.
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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