Posted on Jan 15, 2014
Would you consider it appropriate to ask a civilian for their DD 214?
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I am currently on leave and have encountered numerous veterans who seemed to tell credible tales of their careers. Some have also given me suspicious stories of their past. IE: SF, ODA, RANGER, SEAL and the typical romanticized assignments. Of course, I have also run into a vast spectrum of individuals wearing either ACU items or esprit de corps clothing. Would it be appropriate to ask if they can present a valid DoD ID or DD 214? Per the Creed of the Non-Commisioned Officer, I am inclined to ensure we are not misrepresented or discredited nor would I tolerate someone falsifying their background to gain employment.
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If you want to know, keep them talking. Ask about awards for tours, who their rater was and other Admin things that are not at all cool or fun.
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SGT William Howell
After the bullshit gets flowing I just ask them in they know the secret SF handshake, then immediately go to an arm bar takedown. If they get out of it and whip you they probably where SF. If not, they are lying. It works every time, one way or the other.
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SGT William Howell
Seriously though. If your bullshit meter is getting pegged they probably are doing just that. As long as they are not seeking any kind of gain and are just trying to impress you let it go.
I have a friend that truly was in SF. He tells everybody he was a cook just so he does not have to listen to the stories.
I have a friend that truly was in SF. He tells everybody he was a cook just so he does not have to listen to the stories.
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MAJ Rene De La Rosa
SGT William Howell that's awesome. I am going to take the same tack from now on.
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