It Floats: Addendum to Clausewitz

[kach22i]

Originally posted by m21sniper
Your condescension is as unwarranted as it is apparent.

I have no problem with trailer park jokes, if they actually make sense in the context you're using them..Next time, try "Housing project" or something.

And no Kach, i am not hurt by your comments or your opinion, i'm merely put off by your attitude.

As is my right.

Your honor may I present this photo as my next exhibit?

I am so SICK of this John Kerry blowup

[m21sniper]

Originally posted by sammyg2
That is the true tragedy our heroic sodiers face: by default they fight not only for those of us who understand and are grateful, but for the faste-pastes of the world who take for granted the sacrifices made and tarnish the good intentions through ridiculous lunatic rants and posts.

Soldiers know all about the fast-pastes of the world Sammy. We serve(in my case served) them too.

[m21sniper]

Originally posted by kach22i
Your honor may I present this photo as my next exhibit?

Heh, that was actually a rental Winnebago(self-propelled trailer, lolol) when the relatives came to watch my OSUT graduation at Benning. The young lady was my plaything at the time. Wonder what ever happened to her.

But, in light of your hard work in tracking down the pic, i'll give ya a pass on the trailer park reference.

[fastpat]

Originally posted by sammyg2
That is the true tragedy our heroic sodiers face: by default they fight not only for those of us who understand and are grateful, but for the faste-pastes of the world who take for granted the sacrifices made and tarnish the good intentions through ridiculous lunatic rants and posts.

First, you have no understanding of, well, just about how anything on the planet works; much less what soldiers face. You're an armchair wannabee.

Second, but I'm sure not last, you haven't a shred of qualifications to determine whether my posts are ridiculous, lunatic, or anything else. You simply don't know enough...as I said above, about anything.

[fastpat]

Originally posted by m21sniper
Soldiers know all about the fast-pastes of the world Sammy. We serve(in my case served) them too.

*****, son, I had more time in the chow line that you served in the military, and that's according to your posts, not a creation of mine.

[m21sniper]

That fact does not change the accuracy of my observation Mein Kapitan.

The troops do know about people like you, just as you knew about people like you when you were a people like me, before whatever it is that happened to you, happened to you.

Of course WRT latrine time, you were a REMF, so it's not quite the same to compare absolute days served. Heh, i want a 3x Combat Arms Infantryman multiplier.

[Jim Richards]

So, I take it you two didn't draw each other's names for the PPOT Christmas gift exchange?

[fastpat]

Originally posted by m21sniper
That fact does not change the accuracy of my observation Mein Kapitan.

The troops do know about people like you, just as you knew about people like you when you were a people like me, before whatever it is that happened to you, happened to you.

Of course WRT latrine time, you were a REMF, so it's not quite the same to compare absolute days served. Heh, i want a 3x Combat Arms Infantryman multiplier.

Attack Aviation is Combat Arms my son.

[m21sniper]

That depends what you did in Attack Aviation. My intel states you were a nurse.

[fastpat]

Originally posted by m21sniper
That depends what you did in Attack Aviation. My intel states you were a nurse.

Your intel is wrong.

[lendaddy]

I think Pat once stated that he did communications work.

[fastpat]

Originally posted by lendaddy
I think Pat once stated that he did communications work.

Not very close, here's one of my MOS's:

98J--Electronic Intelligence Interceptor/Analyst

Major duties. The electronics intelligence (ELINT) interceptor/analyst performs and supervises detection, acquisition, location, identification, exploitation, and reporting of foreign ELINT at all echelons. Performs collection management.

(1) Skill Level 1. Deploys, installs, and operates ELINT collection systems. Searches for selected categories or classes of electro-optic or foreign instrumentation signals (FIS). Operates communications equipment for SIGINT reporting and coordination. Uses technical references and equipment to record and analyze intercepted signals. Uses specialized database and technical references to identify intercepted signals. Reports electronic order of battle (EOB) information and maintains a technical database.

(2) Skill Level 2. Supervises electronic intelligence collection teams and searches for general categories or classes of electronic intelligence or electro-optic signals and operates all intercept, recording, and analysis equipment in a fixed or tactical operation. Uses database and technical references to identify intercepted signals. Recommends employment of units and establishes operations sites. Assists in fusion product reporting. Prepares and maintains enemy order of battle information.

(3) Skill Level 3. Performs duties shown in preceding skill level and provides guidance to subordinate soldiers. Supervises squad level intercept and analysis of ELINT signals. Interprets and analyzes technical documents and reports. Assigns missions and inter cepts complex signals. Implements SIGINT/EW emergency action plans.

Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. ELINT interceptor/analysts must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating of moderately heavy.

(2) A physical profile of 222221.

(3) Normal color vision.

(4) A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area ST.

(5) The soldier must meet TOP SECRET Security Clearance and Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) access eligibility requirements.

(6) A high school graduate or equivalent.

(7) Never been a member of the U.S. Peace Corps, except as specified in AR 614-200, chapter I.

(8) No information in military personnel, Provost Marshal, intel ligence, or medical records which will prevent the granting of Security Clearance under AR 380-67.

(9) No record of conviction by court-martial.

(10) No record of conviction by a civil court for any offense other than minor traffic violations.

(11) The soldier must be a U.S. citizen.

(12) Soldier and spouse must not have immediate family mem bers who reside in a country within whose boundaries physical or mental coercion is known to be common practice, either against-

(a) Persons accused of or acting in the interest of the United States or

(b) The relatives of such persons to whom they may reasonably be considered to be bound by ties of affection, kinship, or obligation. Near relatives will also include uncles, aunts, grandparents, father-in-law, mother-in-law, and relationships corresponding to any of the above persons in loco parentis (AR 630-5, para 6-2b).

(13) Have neither commercial nor vested interest in a country within whose boundaries physical or mental coercion is known to be a common practice against persons acting in the interest of the Uaited States. This requirement applies to the soldier's spouse as well.

(14) Meet career management and development criteria contained in AR 614-200.

(15) Formal training (completion of MOS 981 course under the auspices of U.S. Army Intelligence Center mandatory.

(16) Be advised that due to the nature of training and assign ments, temporary restrictions may be placed on foreign travel both during and after the term of service.

[kach22i]

Originally posted by m21sniper
Heh, that was actually a rental Winnebago(self-propelled trailer, lolol) when the relatives came to watch my OSUT graduation at Benning. The young lady was my plaything at the time. Wonder what ever happened to her.

But, in light of your hard work in tracking down the pic, i'll give ya a pass on the trailer park reference.

I still owe you a cartoon caption like I gave Mull, trust me it will be worth waiting for.

[m21sniper]

Some guy at another board made this one for me once,



No idea what possessed him to depict a Russian SVD in the foreground, but i was still pretty honored he took the time to do so without me even asking him.

[rcecale]

Originally posted by m21sniper
Some guy at another board made this one for me once,

Here's one we all chipped in on for paste, least year. I remember well how he broke into tears when we presented it to him. The resemblence to him in his younger years was/is uncanny.

It was quite the touching moment.



Randy

[fastpat]

Originally posted by m21sniper
Some guy at another board made this one for me once,



No idea what possessed him to depict a Russian SVD in the foreground, but i was still pretty honored he took the time to do so without me even asking him.

Having the rifle the "other side" uses may have been a subtle message.

Oh, and Randy thanks for worshipping at my altar once again, leave the $20 on the way out.

[rcecale]

The Porcelain God Speaks...

Originally posted by fastpat
Oh, and Randy thanks for worshipping at my altar once again, leave the $20 on the way out.

Twenty bucks is a bit steep, but don't worry, paste, I left you my "offering."

Randy

[fastpat]

Originally posted by rcecale
The Porcelain God Speaks...

Twenty bucks is a bit steep, but don't worry, paste, I left you my "offering."

Randy

I'm sure you did, but didn't your momma tell you not to spit into the wind? Now towel off before it dries.

[rcecale]

Originally posted by fastpat
I'm sure you did, but didn't your momma tell you not to spit into the wind?

No, but your momma always told me, "It's on the house, baby!"

Randy

[m21sniper]

Advantage: Randy.

(that was a good 'un Marine)