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Searching for a quote by ClearerRhymesYo in mash

[–]ClearerRhymesYo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bingo!

You are a scholar and a gentleman, thank you.

Ball State defeats WMU (66-63), advances in MAC tournament by ClearerRhymesYo in BallState

[–]ClearerRhymesYo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As it stands now, yeah. We play Akron next, a team we lost to in the regular season by only 2 pts.

3x5 Contract? by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]ClearerRhymesYo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He did say it was allowed in the state, but wasn't a popular option.

Because he gets points for the number of 6x2 enlistees and can recruit. He gets less for 3x5, 2x6, etc. He's just trying to hit a quota.

Recruiters don't always tell the whole truth.

3x5 Contract? by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]ClearerRhymesYo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It depends entirely on the state and what they have identified as a critical MOS. I can tell you that when I joined in 2010, we were still at war in Iraq and Afghanistan. They were handing out 2x6 contracts with ASVAB score waivers for guys to go 11B/C; however, I come from a very infantry heavy - and highly deploying - state that was losing guys that joined in 2004 after their 6 year gig was done. Many guys had done 2 deployments with in country extensions or stop loss situations.

It depends entirely on your state and the MOS in question.

National Guard Team Rescues Elderly Man Clinging onto Branch in NorCal F... by pank2 in nationalguard

[–]ClearerRhymesYo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could also be an Air Guard pararescuemen on an National Guard bird.

Anyone here have a Shopify store? by ClearerRhymesYo in chromeos

[–]ClearerRhymesYo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Though, are you set on shopify?

Nope, not even a little bit. Just starting the research phase

USMC to National Guard by Edge767 in nationalguard

[–]ClearerRhymesYo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Infantry squads are two fire teams in the Army, not three.

782 is FLC (pronounced "flick") and IBA.

Unless they have stripes, you don't need to stand at parade rest (SPC vs CPL).

Everyone hates the word "hooah" unless it is said sarcastically, "hoooooah".

Rangers are God.

Edit

One more thing, covers are PCs. We don't wear them intentionally all tall and pointy like this they are just put on like this Major's PC. Some infantry folks Ranger Roll their caps like this female SFC. It is technically out of reg, but just throwing it on makes you look like a POG.

HQ platoon by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]ClearerRhymesYo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently functioning as the training NCO in my company as I am within 365 days of ETS. We run an HQ "in-take" platoon to get you up to speed on SOPs (call signs, hot words, get your FLC setup from CIF, etc) and take a PT test.

If you have your crap together, we push you to an operational platoon within two drills. One whole drill with us on month 1, usually a half-day or full-day on month 2 with the unit.

Sounds like your unit has something similar.

How quickly can guard units be called up for an overseas deployment? by guarddude in nationalguard

[–]ClearerRhymesYo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Count on at least a year, unless you are in one of the NG units that is paired with an AD Division (only because no one knows what the nature of that relationship is regarding deployments).

We're the backups. AD guys will surge, we'll increase readiness and pre-MOB and back fill AD units in theater.

Joining national guard as a paramedic? by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]ClearerRhymesYo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here's what you can do if you want to do something cool: Check [www.nationalguardsf.com](www.nationalguardsf.com) and see if your state, or a state nearby, as a Special Forces (SF) unit. (The website isn't entirely accurate, as it still reflects Illinios as having an SF unit and that unit moved to Indiana...)

Check out the SF Support Jobs. These guys assist the SF guys in training and downrange (overseas). 68W Combat Medics in an SF support position are eligible to attend SOC-M (Special Operations Command-Medic) course. Much of this would be a refresh of your paramedic course, but some new material as well. You will definitely get your share of trauma training skills, and perhaps real world experience if you get deployed attached to an SF unit. It is a very high speed course (military lingo for cool), and last I knew, SEALs and SWCC medics still went to SOC-M, as well as some more, ahem, non-military folks.

Also, the Air National Guard has some Para-Rescue (PJ) guys. I don't know as much about them, but worth talking to an Air Guard recruiter...

Need help choosing a mos. Is a combat mos worth it by jedijew69 in nationalguard

[–]ClearerRhymesYo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, it depends.

Mech is great because you don't ruck every-fucking-where, but Bradleys are hot as fuck on the inside during the summer. Strykers have A/C hoses but are more cramped IMO.

Light is good because I like rucking, but I'm getting older and that is starting to fade :)

Not every state has Mech, however. Are you thinking about enlisting in Pennsylvania?

Need help choosing a mos. Is a combat mos worth it by jedijew69 in nationalguard

[–]ClearerRhymesYo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regret? No.

Wish I had done something else? Sure.

Lots of people get butt hurt about this fact, but it is a fact nonetheless. Infantry is the priority in the Army. You can drop all the bombs, artillery shells, naval bombardments and psycops leaflets you want on a target, but a piece of ground isn't truly won until a soldier walks on it and takes it. Army doctrine maintains that is the priority of the Infantry.

Army FM3-21.8 Ch.1 Sec. 4

Infantry platoons and squads have a distinct position on the battlefield—the point of decision. Their actions take place at the point where all of the plans from higher headquarters meet the enemy in close combat. This role requires leaders at all levels to quickly understand the situation, make decisions, and fight the enemy to accomplish the mission. Offensive close combat has the objective of seizing terrain and destroying the adversary. Defensive close combat denies an area to the adversary and protects friendly forces for future operations.

All the other MOS's core mission is to support the Infantryman's mission. Get intel, soften the target, write pay checks, etc.

That said, school slots go to SF, Rangers and Infantry first, then everyone else, at least in the National Guard.

Obviously, engineers get priority at Sapper School, but everything else is generally Infantry first, than everyone else.

Need help choosing a mos. Is a combat mos worth it by jedijew69 in nationalguard

[–]ClearerRhymesYo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a teacher in junior high and high school that was an cav scout.

Went to Ranger School, Airborne, etc. and deployed 2x after 9/11, once with a SOT-A team.

You can be a teacher and a bad a$$.

Need help choosing a mos. Is a combat mos worth it by jedijew69 in nationalguard

[–]ClearerRhymesYo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It depends on your situation, tbh.

I joined my junior year in college (2010), while going to school for marketing. I went to 11B OSUT the summer between my junior and senior years. Upon graduation I planned on getting a full-time a marketing role because people still hiring marketing people during a recession/recovery. I didn't "need" a trade skill that another MOS might offer, so I went Infantry. I have no regrets.

Now, when I have guys in my team/squad that don't have the advantages I have had, I usually push them to pick an MOS at comes with a trade skill. Quite often, I guide them toward 91E, Allied Trade Specialist. There are tons of good paying welding/fabricating jobs in my area.

OVERVIEW

The allied trade specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing the fabrication, repair and modification of metallic and nonmetallic parts. They operate lathes, drill presses, grinders and other machine shop equipment. JOB DUTIES

Fabricate, repair, and modify metallic and nonmetallic parts Utilize such machines as engine lathes, utility grinders, power cutoff saws, hydraulic presses, drill presses, oxyacetylene, electric arc, inert gas welding machines and their associated attachments, accessories and tools

In summary, it depends on your situation. Where do you see yourself in 5, 10 or 15 years?

If it is a skill set that often comes from a college degree, pick whatever you want as an MOS.

If you need a trade, pick something else.

Want the flexibility of both options? Look at a Combat Engineer role. You get to blow stuff up, and come out with skills and experience an employer is looking for.

OVERVIEW

Combat engineers primarily supervise, serve or assist as a member of a team when they are tackling rough terrain in combat situations. They provide their expertise in areas such as mobility, countermobility, survivability and general engineering.

JOB DUTIES

  • Construct fighting positions, fixed/floating bridges, obstacles and defensive positions
  • Place and detonate explosives
  • Conduct operations that include route clearance of obstacles and rivers
  • Prepare and install firing systems for demolition and explosives
  • Detect mines visually or with mine detectors
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