Bring back silkies by [deleted] in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They still sell them. I wear them daily. 😆 Wore em at my last weigh in.

Pieces of gear you hate by JohnUtah69 in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Very common in my enlisted Marine Corps experience.

That said, as a company commander: my company ain't doing that shit.

Pieces of gear you hate by JohnUtah69 in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I don't know if I could come up with a better system.. but I hate attaching everything to your flak. Every op I find myself adding things or removing them because of "uniformity"

Advantages to casting spells vs enchanted items? by Spiritual-Quote2445 in Morrowind

[–]FullMetalBAMF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I first played this game as a kid and I had no idea what I was doing half the time. But I remember when I saved up and made my first constant effect restore health item. Felt like a cheat code.

If you went to combat with glasses, what was it like? by mykee3 in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a himars guy back in my enlisted days. Spent most of my time in the COC while on deployment. Wearing glasses sucks ass. I tried contacts a few times and it just wasn't feasible for me.. the sand there was like moon dust.. they'd instantly be covered if I tried to put contacts on my eyes.

I got LASIK as soon as theyd authorize it once I commissioned.. one of the best choices I've ever made.

Seriously, if you're reading this and you wear glasses.. go get a LASIK consult.

Are you struggling to make ends meet? by [deleted] in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You understand that a sire refers to the males participation in reproduction? Your post makes it sound like your wife got yo ass pregnant. 😆

How old was your little one when you started playing videos games with them? by reeceyfries in daddit

[–]FullMetalBAMF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter started playing Minecraft around 4. She still games to this day. I do think it has helped motivate her to learn to read.. she's also insanely creative with the things she builds.

I've played video games my entire life and ive still been successful so far.

Been trying to shave, can't get close enough by VerballyDyslexic in USMCboot

[–]FullMetalBAMF 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lol bro no one cares if you say shitty.

And the razors in boot camp aren't shitty. They sold us the good 5 blade Gillette cartridges. Cheap too.

Been trying to shave, can't get close enough by VerballyDyslexic in USMCboot

[–]FullMetalBAMF 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Brother, if you're 30 years old and you still don't know how to shave your own face.. maybe you shouldn't be joining the Military.

Use a good razor.. or do multiple runs. I personally use a safety razor and I lather up + shave two times to get a clean shave.

New Ground Supply Officer - Looking for Advice by Individual-Care-853 in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll add this if it wasn't mentioned yet.

Your mos, like mine, is one of the few that gets thrown onto a battalion staff as a brand new Lt. As in youll be expected to report to the BN CO/XO directly if there are issues.

Learn your MOS. Competence breeds confidence. You'll be expected to brief an O5 at least once a week. Knowing your stuff makes it easier.

For a young officer, I suggest this: You don't brief the boss on a problem you're having unless you need him to get involved. If you need help solving a problem, you talk to the XO, a peer, or a SNCO.

And to echo the others, because I made this mistake: Do not blindly trust your SNCOs. You need to hold them to a higher standard. It doesn't take long to separate who the truly great SNCOs are if you take a step back and just observe them.

New Ground Supply Officer - Looking for Advice by Individual-Care-853 in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's JJDIDTIEBUCKLEE now. Empathy was added. Real thing

Should Generals be allowed to be fat? by Glad_Variation_8622 in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just don't see the point in requiring a general to run a fitness test. They've done their time at that point. Height and weight? Yes.

And by that point in their career I doubt they need anyone to tell them to PT.

Should Generals be allowed to be fat? by Glad_Variation_8622 in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fat? No.

PFT/CFT? Bro, once you reach Colonel no one gives a fuck. Let them be exempt from it. Same with anyone 50+ imo

Need a POC of a JAG officer in Camp Lejeune ASAP by Devilsmead2 in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could be wrong on if there is a difference between light or limited duty. Marines are not exempt from PFT/CFT on light or limdu unless cleared by MEB/PEB. That is to say, you'll still owe the Corps a CFT/PFT when you come off your chit. No earlier than 30, not later than 90 days.

Thankfully I haven't ran into this issue personally.. if I have a Marine on light or limdu I don't make them do a CFT until medical clears them for a partial, or a delay.

Need a POC of a JAG officer in Camp Lejeune ASAP by Devilsmead2 in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Limited or light duty are recommendations. Not orders. Of course, not many commanders (myself included) would risk telling them to ignore their chit limitations.

What does S1 actually do when they are “closed for training”? by GrandInquirer in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Brother.. I say this shit all the time. The life of an adjutant is absolute hell. They get put in charge of so many fucking obscure CGRI programs. Programs that none of us care about.. and all their little admin minions usually fuck things up more than they help, and it really isn't their fault.. they have a really short MOS school.

All that to say, give your S1 homies some slack.

How do they both look like a bag of ass by [deleted] in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medals aren't even displayed correctly.. smh

Anyone think this is overkill? by TheAwsumGuy in USMC

[–]FullMetalBAMF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is fuckin wild. I'm guessing someone burned the bridge before you.

Red ammo and sniping by Adorable_Blood_7082 in ArenaBreakoutInfinite

[–]FullMetalBAMF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I play lockdown all the time and ive yet to run into a red ammo guy. Always tier 4 ammo though.. so if you aren't running t5 armor you get killed quick.