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Many of us have one thing that really gets to us. I have to say that probably my biggest pet peeve (as it pertains to the military) are ill fitted ACU tops. I constantly find myself explaining to people how their uniform should fit.
What is your pet peeve?
What is your pet peeve?
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I suppose if I had a pet peeve it would be "cherry pickers". What I mean by that is those that pick and choose what policies to enforce, or abide by, and ignore the ones that don't fit in their little universe. Conversely this also applies to those that choose only to enforce or abide by said policies only when it suits them.
Another would be those that look for fault where there is no fault. Just my $0.02. Happy 4th of July !
Another would be those that look for fault where there is no fault. Just my $0.02. Happy 4th of July !
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Soldier's that drag their feet or when they talk using the words such as UMM, AND, LIKE, YOU SEE that gets my blood boiling every time.
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1SG (Join to see)
Overuse of acronyms without knowing their meanings. If you say Hummvee, Matvee & Singars know what HMMWV, MATV & SINCGARS actually stand for.
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When I can't get my pants on fast enough to take the pooch out to the poop spot and she barks her head off. I usually pull SPO (Staff Pooch Officer) on Saturday while the kids and wife have it the rest of the week.
Oh, but you meant pet peeves as opposed to peeves with pets :-)
In that case, no disrespect but, senior officers who keep you waiting, and waiting on them for a meeting w/o communication because their schedule is running behind
Oh, but you meant pet peeves as opposed to peeves with pets :-)
In that case, no disrespect but, senior officers who keep you waiting, and waiting on them for a meeting w/o communication because their schedule is running behind
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CMSgt James Nolan
MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca that is not the only place that "seniors" keep you waiting. Typically it is 99% of people who are in a position of charge. There is always something "more important" to take care of vs keeping on schedule.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
Oh, you've got that right CMSgt James Nolan. I think "Advanced Hurry Up and Wait" phases I & II along with "The Philosophy and Implementation of Training Distractors" and "Meetings as an Art Form" are mandatory classes at CGSC. I assume this based on observation as obviously I never got there.
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MSG(P) Michael Warrick
Leaders that do not follow the standards and think it is okay for them not to follow
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Back in the day, improper saluting used to always burn my ass.
Senior NCOs ducking salutes from junior officers...
Senior officers ducking salutes at all...
and the worse, the salute fest...when a group of officers encountered another group and rendered about 10 unnecessary salutes because they were ignorant on the regs.
SALUTE THE SENIOR OFFICER IN THE GROUP and carry on, folks...
Senior NCOs ducking salutes from junior officers...
Senior officers ducking salutes at all...
and the worse, the salute fest...when a group of officers encountered another group and rendered about 10 unnecessary salutes because they were ignorant on the regs.
SALUTE THE SENIOR OFFICER IN THE GROUP and carry on, folks...
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PO1 Michael G.
1LT Shawn McCarthy Sir, I see a lot of this, too. Unfortunately, the principle being reinforced (at least among junior enlisted) trends more towards "when in doubt, salute. I mean, no one's going to yell at you for giving an *extra* salute, right?" rather than, "Here's the pertinent regulation detailing correct procedure."
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SPC Charles Brown
Yeah the great thing about being a veteran is that I don't have to get my hair cut anymore. My last one was 2 years ago. I guess I am just trying to relive my high school glory.
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SSG (Join to see)
Charles, yeah that's going to be a tough one for me later this. I have consistently had a flat top the bulk of my career. Not sure if I'll keep doing that or just let it grow out and cut occasionally. We'll see plus depends on the job I get.
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SPC Charles Brown
Veteran, don't have to worry about following military standards now. I cut my hair when I feel like it, usually every 3 years. I still have 1 year to go before I am due.
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Mine are people who interrupt a conversation or try to change the subject. There is also nothing more frustrating than being ignored or being given an ambiguous answer to a straight forward question.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
Happy 4th!
My 13 year old is just starting to give us, "the attitude". Its so funny to watch because he's trying to assert himself yet be respectful at the same time. You keep getting the "but" and raised voice interruptions - classic.
My 13 year old is just starting to give us, "the attitude". Its so funny to watch because he's trying to assert himself yet be respectful at the same time. You keep getting the "but" and raised voice interruptions - classic.
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LCpl Steve Wininger
Happy 4th to you Major.
Reminds me of my daughter when she is feeling bold. Got to love the kids, I imagine they will always keep us on our toes.
Reminds me of my daughter when she is feeling bold. Got to love the kids, I imagine they will always keep us on our toes.
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Cpl Glynis Sakowicz
Mine must have been ahead of their time. When our twins were about five, our autistic daughter had no fear at all, and her sister was frightened of fireworks, thunder, and just about any loud, unexpected noise.
We recently moved from the Camp Lejeune area to Houston when I retired, and during one terrifying thunderstorm, our fearless daughter hugged her sister, "Don't worry, Sisser, its the Marines playing with their guns again..." That always makes me smile with the memory
We recently moved from the Camp Lejeune area to Houston when I retired, and during one terrifying thunderstorm, our fearless daughter hugged her sister, "Don't worry, Sisser, its the Marines playing with their guns again..." That always makes me smile with the memory
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In terms of inspections and finding personnel not following proper procedures, the saying "But we've always done it that way".
Instead of following blindly, how about actually reading up on regulations.
Instead of following blindly, how about actually reading up on regulations.
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MAJ (Join to see)
I used to hear that all the time when I did safety inspections. "But we've always done it this way and nothing has ever happened."
I would remind folks that they used to say the same thing about flying about in gigantic balloons filled with explosive hydrogen gas.
I would remind folks that they used to say the same thing about flying about in gigantic balloons filled with explosive hydrogen gas.
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I see a lot of uniform BUZZ here and frankly that is okay, however my pet peeve has to do with "KNOWN violation of any standard" and basically throwing it in the face of others just daring a OTSC. I am an aviator, so let me say that brow beating my fellow branch folk is not in my best interest, it must be said they love to do this daily. I am not a CSM who most state has nothing better to do then give critiques on the wear of the uniform and conduct, but I have been accused when making corrections just because of my rank and becoming "one of them".
There are clear violations and the smallest only means to me that you are willingly able to make a choice that is not yours to make and the consequences only get more detrimental when considering aviation. To list a few, mustaches, sideburns and hair clearly out of regulation, A2CU un-bloused when not flying or bloused way below the second eyelet of the boot, not reporting to formation at all or on time when it applies to everyone, etc.
I think everyone has more than one pet peeve and think they could list more. What I find totally true about Rally Point is that most folks here CARE about their service and reputation. It is evident in the responses and care given to subjects here trying to gain a more professional perspective and opinion on things.
I frankly enjoy the cross service environment myself and so therefor I stick with knowingly violating standards. Those folks know who they are already and most likely they are not reading this anyway.
There are clear violations and the smallest only means to me that you are willingly able to make a choice that is not yours to make and the consequences only get more detrimental when considering aviation. To list a few, mustaches, sideburns and hair clearly out of regulation, A2CU un-bloused when not flying or bloused way below the second eyelet of the boot, not reporting to formation at all or on time when it applies to everyone, etc.
I think everyone has more than one pet peeve and think they could list more. What I find totally true about Rally Point is that most folks here CARE about their service and reputation. It is evident in the responses and care given to subjects here trying to gain a more professional perspective and opinion on things.
I frankly enjoy the cross service environment myself and so therefor I stick with knowingly violating standards. Those folks know who they are already and most likely they are not reading this anyway.
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I'm a ASU nazi particularly with females....I cannot stand when name tags are obviously out side the prescribed locational area!
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SFC Warrick, I say it is the over-inflated sense of entitlement from young Soldiers these days. Soldiers that have done little or have NO skins on the wall but think that they should be treated as if they are untouchable or beyond reproach.
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MSG (Join to see)
SFC Kendrick- I agree they act that way. Unfortunatly I believe it is because they are pretty much given that impression at BCT. They need to go back to lock down world...I think I saw a px/shopette once every 2 weeks as a female. I know the guys visited the barber every week but I'm not positive they got to go shopping. These privates seemingly go every day.
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