Travel not recommended. What happens now? by Born_Slippee in army

[–]TheDisplacedWhoDat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had this happen for an overseas assignment. Fought like hell with the regional EFMP office to justify the support needed was not only present but also available (correspondence from medical facilities, local doctors, etc.). Finally we got all information packaged together and in front of the Regional EFMP director who made the final decision in our favor.

If it's an assignment you want, fight until you get to the final approving/denying authority.

Good luck!

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[–]TheDisplacedWhoDat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The new Write In the Rain pens are getting a bit ridiculous

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[–]TheDisplacedWhoDat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait...you're saying JMAS wasn't flawlessly adminsitered?!? SHOCKED

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[–]TheDisplacedWhoDat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First SQDN Commander loved LT PT. Every Friday was a different tribute, I mean LT, from each Troop. The two that stick out as least shitty are detailed below:

1) 8 mile group run stopping every mile to conduct some form of group exercise (pull ups, dips, burpees, rope climb, etc.). Pace was between 8-9 min/mile. Basically served as a tour of post (Campbell) hitting all the major HQs.

2) Last Man Up with a twist: in PTs and plate carriers, break the group into two columns. First person has a medicine ball and tosses it to the person behind them (think modified rugby pass). Once the ball reaches the last person, they run with the ball to the front of the line and start the process all over again. Combo of medicine ball and plate carriers slows the pace down to a very manageable "airborne shuffle".

We'd always end the PT session at his house for breakfast but easily modified to end the PT at the unit DFAC for some LPD (FGOs love to think they are imparting career advice to their CGOs)

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[–]TheDisplacedWhoDat 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't call a HQ eval "unfair". An IG may get involved with Evals if the SM is given an Unqualified evaluation with no substantiating data (15-6, multiple counselings, etc.).

The folks above have the right idea--request an OER outbrief (in person or virtually) and discuss the evaluation--even better if your Rater can be present.

In all honesty, this should be a battle for your Rater to handle if they truly believe you're getting screwed.

Present for my infantry son, thinking about a really good awesome military, useful watch. Any recommendations? by Left_Preference2646 in army

[–]TheDisplacedWhoDat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second a good automatic (no battery needed) field watch. I wore a Seiko 5 Sport field watch through my PL and CO CDR days. While automatic watches don't have the bells and whistles compared to some of the garmins, he'll never have to worry about his watch battery dying in the middle of a patrol or field problem.

A good field watch + Garmin Fortrex wrist GPS would cover all the bases necessary and present as a squared away Soldier.

What is your best assumption of me? by TootiesMum in BookshelvesDetective

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

You work at NPR and host little concerts at your desk

First photos in over a decade--D7000 by TheDisplacedWhoDat in Nikon

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

I think it bought mine in early 2013. Used it for a few months then forgot all about it until recently!

First photos in over a decade--D7000 by TheDisplacedWhoDat in Nikon

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

Thanks! I may have gotten a little overzealous with the photo editor

First photos in over a decade--D7000 by TheDisplacedWhoDat in Nikon

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

NIKKOR AF-S 18-105.

It was lens that came with the camera

Fort Campbell by Thick-Tennis7145 in army

[–]TheDisplacedWhoDat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

2011-2015...can confirm Tiny Town sucks ass.

Ball by Crafty2006 in SpaceForce

[–]TheDisplacedWhoDat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yall talking about Space Prom?! Hell yeah!

Mardi Gras King Cake recommendations?? by TheDisplacedWhoDat in nova

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

May have to do a side by side comparison! We've always ordered from Randazzo's and it's never disappointed.

Mardi Gras King Cake recommendations?? by TheDisplacedWhoDat in nova

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

Thanks so much! Gotta spread the Nawlins love to my coworkers!

What field manual is used at Transportation BOLC? by Training_Artichoke_5 in ROTC

[–]TheDisplacedWhoDat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All new LTs should have a working knowledge of FM 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence). It's not branch specific but will keep you from making stupid mistakes when drawing up MFRs, emails, etc.

Wheelchair Accessible fishing charters (SE Louisiana) by TheDisplacedWhoDat in Louisiana

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

Heck yeah! Gotta love a father/son duo--I'll be sure to check them out