| Mar 18th, 2005 06:58 PM |
| Archduke Tips |
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Originally Posted by kellychaos
And a few bisquits.  |
You're a DAMNED BISCUIT QUEER!
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| Mar 18th, 2005 05:12 PM |
| kellychaos |
And a few bisquits.
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| Mar 18th, 2005 12:14 PM |
| Crimson Ghost |
The British Military... as a cook, God save the queen.
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| Mar 17th, 2005 04:36 PM |
| kellychaos |
Me? Where did I lie exactly?
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| Mar 17th, 2005 03:14 AM |
| Archduke Tips |
You just admitted that your own words were a lie.
My trust for you is diminished to the briney deep of Davy Jones's locker. 
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| Mar 16th, 2005 04:56 PM |
| kellychaos |
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Originally Posted by DeadKennedys
I know it's gonna sound better than it is. I've seen the commercials and I know people who've really done the thing, and I'm prepared. I read somewhere that every personnel of the army must qualify with an M16 with no scope at 500 feet or something, so I'm not wanting to be a cook trying to get out of a fight. If that is what it's like, I've wanted to do air force, so that's my next option.
Anyway, I really appreciate your feedback. Military is my last resort, I'm glad to know that I can stilly try for some other scholarships, so thanks alot.
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All branches have M16 qualification. It's a standard really. the variation is in the distance and the type of firing stances used. At this time I blieve that the Ari Force is the best way to go in terms of benefits, training and how you get treated. They also seem to honor their enlistment contracts just as much or more than the army. I've heard horror stories about the "script being flipped" as far as the navy and marines go. Also keen to remember that the armed services do not base their promotions primarily on skill. It's a promotion points system that is dictated on the job skills they need. If they need certain job skills, the points at which one will get promoted within the job specialty are lowered, and thus promotions are easier to obtain in that area ... and vice versa. Your skill and initiative still play a part, but to a lesser degree. That is why you will see the promotion bar of combat arms positions set pretty low at the present time. It's all very logical and calculated. On the other end of the spectrum, we have cooks. A dime a dozen and a job specialty in which it is hard to get promoted because it is saturated. Just something I thoughjt you should know and may want to question your recruiter about. My guess is that he'll be suprised that you know this and ask you who told you that "lie". Anyway, good luck!
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| Mar 16th, 2005 02:03 PM |
| AChimp |
I was got.
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| Mar 16th, 2005 11:49 AM |
| mburbank |
INGEST!
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| Mar 15th, 2005 10:07 PM |
| AChimp |
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Originally Posted by mburbank
ok but what about if they phone you in jest
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Then that is acceptable. 
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| Mar 15th, 2005 10:03 PM |
| DeadKennedys |
I know it's gonna sound better than it is. I've seen the commercials and I know people who've really done the thing, and I'm prepared. I read somewhere that every personnel of the army must qualify with an M16 with no scope at 500 feet or something, so I'm not wanting to be a cook trying to get out of a fight. If that is what it's like, I've wanted to do air force, so that's my next option.
Anyway, I really appreciate your feedback. Military is my last resort, I'm glad to know that I can stilly try for some other scholarships, so thanks alot.
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| Mar 15th, 2005 09:49 PM |
| mburbank |
ok but what about if they phone you in jest
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| Mar 15th, 2005 09:39 PM |
| AChimp |
I think it's retarded that army recruiters fucking phone you when you're about to turn 18.
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| Mar 15th, 2005 08:56 PM |
| executioneer |
IN JEST, PEOPLE!
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| Mar 15th, 2005 07:54 PM |
| mburbank |
WHAT IF HE JUST DIES IN JEST!?!
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| Mar 15th, 2005 07:10 PM |
| MLE |
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Originally Posted by DeadKennedys
Well, my friend and tae kwon do instructor is doing the same thing. He's four years ahead of me in school, and he won't go to the fight until the end of this school year. I think it might be an interesting experience nonetheless...
I'm 1/2 cherokee, but not registered because I was adopted by a caucasian family, so I can't get any minority shit  But there are some random scholarships I'm looking into. Thanks. |
as long as you can prove your heritage, you can get incredible scholarships because of your heritage. don't go into the military. you'll be dead soon then. i don't necessarily like you on the boards, but that doesn't mean that i want you to die.
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| Mar 15th, 2005 06:57 PM |
| the_dudefather |
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Originally Posted by kellychaos
Oh, Christ on a bike! He can do it in jest, then ... but ONLY in jest. If I see him state it in any way other than jest, then I will have to take issue with it. There, I believe I was clear enough on that point.  |
i was referring to the british army and i was 'jesting'. after all the site is i-mockery  .
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| Mar 15th, 2005 06:41 PM |
| Crimson Ghost |
You are way to smart to be a cook in the army. The dumbest of dumb are cooks because they can't function with the other soldiers and can't fire a weapon. If you have any pride, consider another position like mil. intelligence. Join after four years of college (when you graduate) as an officer.
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| Mar 15th, 2005 06:35 PM |
| ziggytrix |
isn't DF's army a different army than KC's? or are you defending the UK's armed forces as well, KC?
WTF am I misremembering who uses the phrase "football hooligan"?
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| Mar 15th, 2005 05:53 PM |
| El Blanco |
E-punching. Its the latest thing. Its even going to be standard on the next edition of Windows.
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| Mar 15th, 2005 05:42 PM |
| Archduke Tips |
What are you going to do? Punch him through the internet?
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| Mar 15th, 2005 05:24 PM |
| kellychaos |
Oh, Christ on a bike! He can do it in jest, then ... but ONLY in jest. If I see him state it in any way other than jest, then I will have to take issue with it. There, I believe I was clear enough on that point.
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| Mar 15th, 2005 05:16 PM |
| mburbank |
Not even in Jest? Come on, I thought that's what Jest was for, I thought that's was Jest was all about! Don't castrate Jest! Let jest be Jest! Jest is wide open and free and if you put it in a cage of what you can and cannot make Jest of, it won't be Jest anymore!
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| Mar 15th, 2005 05:02 PM |
| kellychaos |
You are sadly mistaken and there is no real comparison beyond haircuts, uniforms and cafeteria-style food. Don't disrespect my army like that ... even in jest.
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| Mar 15th, 2005 04:57 PM |
| the_dudefather |
the main reason i would hate to join the army here is that it seems to be filled with football hooligans with a licence to kill.
same reason i would hate to go to prison really
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| Mar 15th, 2005 04:45 PM |
| kellychaos |
If you do opt to join (and I don't know if I'd suggest it at this time as the current administration seems to be re-negging a bit on legal contracts and bending rules to its own bidding). However, your enlistment IS a legal contract. If you are intent on joining, the print is not THAT fine. Simply ask EXACTLY what your obligations are and for how long and hold him to it. Do a little research on your own. Hire a lawyer if you have to. It's been done, trust me. EB is right in that they are like used car salesman but that does not mean that they cannot be foiled. They have a legal obligation not to lie if the questions are asked properly. Go in prepared. Also, realize that grunts need to be fed too and the fact of being a cook in no way guarantees rear-echelon stationing. Also, army cooking is more along the lines of cafeteria-style food, so I would probably hold any promises of chef training by your recruiter as highly suspect. That's all I got.
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