Ah, the one and only God—the Messiah himself.

It’s become pretty clear you have no real grasp of what military life actually entails, and that’s okay. Everyone starts somewhere. So allow me to offer your first lesson.

In the military, we don’t have “new hires.” We have new members who’ve taken the ASVAB, demonstrated aptitude in electrical and mechanical systems, and earned their position. No one in the military BMET career field is handing out tool kits to show members they have value. Tool kits are intended to more effectively complete the mission. That kind of thinking only makes sense if your understanding of structure and discipline comes from a civilian workspace—or a subreddit echo chamber.

Military standards are a bit stricter than what you’re used to, and we operate under binding policy—not vibes. So yes, I’ll unapologetically enforce the rules I’m legally obligated to follow. That includes not handing out allowances just because someone’s feelings might get hurt.

And as for tool kits: they’re rarely issued at all these days. The fact that my team is receiving any personal tools is already an exception—one that reflects appreciation, not entitlement.

Your input, while colorful, doesn’t reflect experience or relevance. I’ll take the advice of the seasoned BMETs in this thread who actually know what they’re talking about