What is a great example of military experience So Hardcore it Tickles (SHiT) you just can't make up?

1LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:30:41 -0400

For example, something I have experienced in the last few weeks was a field grade Commander of a unit who tried saying he did not have to comply with an OPORD endorsed by a Post Commanding General because he was paid by USAR and complying could mean an ADA (Anti-Deficiency Act) violation. This is embarrassing not only to his unit whom he would like to say he commands, but all of the Army Reserves who from my experience have mighty fine officers and some great character throughout my ride in the Army.

Response by SPC Kenneth Koerperich made May 11 at 2016 12:36 AM

SPC Kenneth Koerperich — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:36:47 -0400

While in Korea on the "Z", a Maj. came up to inspect. He asked a SM to show him how to load & fire his M203. So, the SM did exactly that. NOOOOO! Boom! In the "Z" from a M203. And the Maj. had the audacity to say the SM was the one who FUBAR'D. SM just did what he was told. Live round go down range when sh*t like that happens. And of course there were repercussions because a live round went into the "Z"....

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2016 7:05 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 May 2016 07:05:21 -0400

Thank you of the post. I think occurrences of this nature are all to common. It seems some fall prey to the "God" complex.

Response by SSG Chris Cherry made May 11 at 2016 10:52 AM

SSG Chris Cherry — Wed, 11 May 2016 10:52:08 -0400

Had our air support unit call up to our ODA's TOC and our Air NCO launched the Air Weapons Team 12 hours early because he (our Air Guy) mistook what they were asking (along the lines of when our SP time was) for a logrun that had left 30 mins prior. That resulted in two Apaches and a Kiowa taking off and spending 45 minutes looking for our convoy...that wasn't there.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made May 11 at 2016 11:43 AM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Wed, 11 May 2016 11:43:59 -0400

How could it be ADA?

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made May 11 at 2016 8:29 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Wed, 11 May 2016 20:29:42 -0400

Here is the joke. Is his superior HQs, current unit, current job, mission, overhead, salary, and reserves federally funded? Yes!