What games did you play with the new LT?

SPC Kendall Metcalf — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:08:27 -0400

Our entire platoon would span out in the Ranger file in correct battle distances. Then The saluting line began. After 3 or 4 weeks the LT would always move out whit us, and if he had to go do his LT things with the other officers he would always inform us ahead of time. He is now a Captain and loves to tell his troops about the fun shenanigans we played!

Response by SPC Jon O. made Oct 3 at 2019 1:24 PM

SPC Jon O. — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:24:08 -0400

We left cherries on his desk or in front of his office door. Some took it well and some not so well.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Oct 3 at 2019 1:31 PM

LT Brad McInnis — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:31:20 -0400

I was a brand new Ensign, our ship was being built in the yards. My guys made up a discrepancy that needed to be checked out, in this case a faulty lube oil tank level sensor, that needed to be checked before we could fill with oil. The access to the tank is through a small manhole cover that is in the bottom level of the engine room. The sensor is on the other side of the tank on the other side of the engine room (the tanks span the width of the ship). So, they told me I had to take a flashlight, crawl all the across and check out the sensor (as only an officer could sign off on it). As I got halfway across, the light from the manhole went out as the closed the tank on me ! I fooled them, I went and actually checked the sensor, made my way back to the manhole cover and took a nap until they opened it back up. I crawled out, yawned, and slapped the paperwork at their chest and told them the sensor was operating correctly. Then I walked off and grabbed a cup of coffee. They thought, for sure I was going to be pissed. I wasn't, I got a nap in the middle of the workday!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2019 1:46 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:46:00 -0400

Me and my buddies would go to salute a butter bar then cock our heads in confusion. He'd certainly be confused and ask what's up, to which we'd say "Sir, I think your ranks upside down". Pretty much every LT fell for it.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2019 7:17 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 19:17:03 -0400

Not really messing with him because he was new, just messing with him because we could. We were working the law enforcement desk one night and being the lowest ranking at the time, I had to take the trash out. While outside, I found a hedgehog running around some naturally being the resourceful airman I was, I caught him! I took him back inside to show the rest of the guys and they thought it was great. Then the idea to hide him in the Lt’s desk came up, so we did. When he came back to check the blotter, he heard something rustling in his desk, he opened the drawer and it hopped up at him! He jumped so high out of his desk, absolutely hilarious. He was a good sport about it though and wanted to keep the little guy, the morning shift’s Capt. made us put it back out side though.

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Oct 4 at 2019 6:59 AM

SCPO Jason McLaughlin — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 06:59:40 -0400

We had a new ensign who would leave his car keys on his desk (he didn't want to ruin the appearance of his uniform by having the keys in his pocket). Needless to say when he left for the day, the adventure of finding his car would begin.
"Your getting warmer, Sir!"

Response by SGT Gary Sokol made Oct 4 at 2019 1:15 PM

SGT Gary Sokol — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:15:33 -0400

I read a story once from someone who said as a brand new ensign, he asked an enlisted sailor if he had change for a dollar (obviously before vending machines took dollar bills). The sailor replied, "yeah, I got you, buddy." The ensign pointed to his brand new rank and explained the proper way to address an officer, then asked again, "now, do you have change?" The sailor came to attention, saluted, and replied, "No, Sir."