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No, this is part of a movie they show new employee's when they are hired. Shows what the Federal government thinks of citizen of Australia.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre
This is our harem of fine females you infidel you now have a fatwah on your head! :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghost
Fat wah: Fat = something big. wah= "wah ha!" from the Simpson s character.:)
Andre is the one that thinks hes hidden behind the tree.;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Ghost
It was a phone pole, I was ringing the ringer.Quote:
Originally Posted by No ContestAndre is the one that thinks hes hidden behind the tree.;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Ghost
(you know what a ringer is?)
Think this guy has been out amongst the sheep,he has his sheep fingers out and he is the right size without having to bend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDfmeKhaT0sQuote:
Originally Posted by AndreWith job security and bodily protection? ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by HornfingerQuote:
Originally Posted by VictorCharlieThere are only two people who touch the football everyplay. The center and the QB. The QB is instrumental on just about everying scoring play/drive so the analogy doesn't really work. Handling a battalion's finance paper work does not really equate to being the one indespensable cog in the nation's war machine.Quote:
Originally Posted by HornfingerSo go and be clerk somewhere else.Quote:
Originally Posted by VictorCharlieI guess I do not see joining the military service and wanting to go kill people as being one and the same. As I've stated before very few service members have actually used lethal force. No Contest could just as easy be a clerk and only pick up his rifle 3-4 times a year to qualify.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hornfinger
Look correct me if I'm wrong but on an american football team it's rare that the quarter back scores the touchdown or kicks the field goal. He's still instrumental in scoring the points though right?
Get what I'm saying?
Of course you don't look at joining the military in that way. If the majority of the population did there would be much fewer people willing to sign up, fewer wars would happen. That wouldn't be good for the arms manufacturers or the military industrial complex.
I got a good friend in the Navy who has not spent a day in Iraq or Afghanistan but worked in Pakistan doing the flood relief, Haiti doing medical evacs and is now in Japan doing god knows what. My point is there is a huge amount of good being done by service members yet you seem totally fixated on the "every Soldier is a blood thirst killer"
You can do aid work in all thses countries without being in the military.
Sorry, Im actually with you on this, only because I know exactly whos bidding i would be forced into doing if in there myself.
I can still see both sides of the issue though.
We cant just tar everyone with the same brush in or out of the forces.
:army: If it stands still paint it, if it moves salute it :army:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTOQhPd2Xh4
Update: Took the ASVAB, got an 89. Passed my MEPS physical, and got my job. 35w (Electronic Warfare Signal Intellegence Recruit,...I know it's a mouthful)Just have to pass a DLAB test and I'm off to boot camp April 20th. Then I have AIT for 56 weeks :o. If I told you anymore I'd have to shoot you. Gotta study this weekend, but I'm taking tonight off to have a few beers and a steak.
It is not a line of work I would ever want to pursue, but you have made your choice and I can only wish you well. Good luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
Steak and beer is much more my thing though and I think I might indulge in much the same later one! Enjoy! ;D
Heh I will! New York Strip cut. I like that cut because of the fat it has on it, mmmm like buttah.Quote:
Originally Posted by milesIt is not a line of work I would ever want to pursue, but you have made your choice and I can only wish you well. Good luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
Steak and beer is much more my thing though and I think I might indulge in much the same later one! Enjoy! ;D
So you're entering as an enlisted man? For some reason I thought you were going the officer route. Dunno why...
Good luck.
Good luck.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
Short name - Signal Corp.Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
Used to use pigeons in the first and second world wars.
Still have a few of the pigeon training books from back then. :cool:
http://www.ratemyfunnypictures.com/w...er-640x907.jpg
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Good choice, NCQuote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
EWO is a new field for the Army and will provide you with good promotion opportunities as well as when you take the uniform off. Don't sweat basic. It will have some long and hard days but when its over you will realize it wasn't that big of a deal. Keep running and if you aren't shipping real soon I'd go get an ALICE pack from a surplus store and a pair of combat boots. Start walking 2-4 miles a couple times a week in combat boots with 30-40 pounds in the ruck. Last bit of advice. Right place, Right time, Right uniform and Ready to train is 75% of the Army. Do that much and you will be fine. Good luck
I'm pretty sure its the Military Intelligence branch, I'll be the guy decrypting enemy transmissions, and stuff like that. I'm going to the Defense Language Institute, to learn a new language. I dont think they will have me catching enemy pigeons:D, not 100% sure though.Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostShort name - Signal Corp.Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
Used to use pigeons in the first and second world wars.
Still have a few of the pigeon training books from back then. :cool:
Man they keep changing the names. Not EWO but Crypto. Either way, good choice. Big bonuses for 35P. Have fun with the DLAB. Weirdest test I've ever taken.
Well done. Good luck to you bud.Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
First test for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by No ContestI'm pretty sure its the Military Intelligence branch, I'll be the guy decrypting enemy transmissions, and stuff like that. I'm going to the Defense Language Institute, to learn a new language. I dont think they will have me catching enemy pigeons:D, not 100% sure though.Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostShort name - Signal Corp.Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
Used to use pigeons in the first and second world wars.
Still have a few of the pigeon training books from back then. :cool:
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Ok, what did I say?
You said "Get off my lawn!" ;)
Close Was using 264bit encryption software with a random generator that hides 6 out 7 letters, then scrambles into random patterns before showing them on a screen.Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
It said, "Have Fun"
100 % WRONG for this but.....will you look at the glimmer in the eye of that female G.I leaning to the left ;D Hand placements everything.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre
That is a female G.I correct ???
as long as we are doing Army shenanigans.
Winning hearts and minds one eletric slide at a time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3iY45m0v1Y
The arrival of Pvt. Baggins' Footlocker
http://www.cslacker.com/images/file/...y_delivery.jpg And 40 minutes later the young soldier was ready for action..
Damn, I knew I should have joined as an Officer. They get all the good boxes. ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Andre
No Contest,
Present for you
Wow, that was an interesting read for 10 pages!!
Some shocks galore there, specifically Lyle not showing up on the thread & Miles being very reasonable when discussing the US military and foreign policy.
I considered joining myself when I was really struggling to find work before deciding that actually that being blown up by a landmine in Basra is just below falling under a train in ways I don't want to die. So now to just keep away from the platform edge ;D
Also I had too many misgivings about my country's foreign policy to actually commit to it.
NC, I'd say that the best post of the thread has to be VD's. Weigh up the fact that you are risking your life with what you want do & as it seems you have enjoy your new career and good luck :)
Anyone willing to put themselves on their line for what they believe in has my respect.
Van Childs (or whatever you're calling yourself these days), I know you had a thread about this ages ago, but I can't be bothered to search for it, so I'll just say that this is exactly what I imagine you're like ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhGIFLWadEU
Damn Jazz, not an officer...I'm sure you can find an over gung-ho NCO to represent me.
Cheers though I got a laugh out of it
Just when you thought this thread was dead, no I bring it back to life.:) I had to renegotiate my MOS because I failed the DLAB(I'm not as smart as I thought I was). I think I actually lucked into a better job though. I am now a 25S which is a Satellite Communications Systems Operator / Maintainer. The bonus is better as well ;D. Also I don't have to take any special test , just pass BCT and do well in AIT. I grabbed this because I figure there are good opportunities for employment once I leave the Army.
I told you the DLAB was a crazy test. Do they still have the weird symbol part?Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest
Yes, I got an 88 which about 7 points short of what was required. You referring to the pictures with a made up language that you have to find patterns out of...yeah that was rough. My main problem was listening to the sentences and applying the grammar rules, and only getting one listen for each option. I actually didnt finish two questions on that part. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by VictorCharlieI told you the DLAB was a crazy test. Do they still have the weird symbol part?Quote:
Originally Posted by No Contest