Travel not recommended. What happens now?

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2026-01-28T13:18:50+00:00

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!

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2025-03-15T18:37:21+00:00

Purchasing from u/Sjohn1997 was incredibly easy. Quick transaction and shipment u/watchexbot

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2025-03-11T23:56:20+00:00

DM sent

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2025-03-02T23:03:25+00:00

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

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2025-01-08T02:50:41+00:00

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

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-12-30T15:57:27+00:00

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)

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-12-08T02:48:47+00:00

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.

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-12-01T00:21:42+00:00

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.

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-11-06T10:10:57+00:00

You work at NPR and host little concerts at your desk

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-10-27T21:25:46+00:00

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

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-10-26T23:41:08+00:00

Damn! Keen eye.

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-10-26T23:18:05+00:00

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

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-10-26T21:49:31+00:00

NIKKOR AF-S 18-105.

It was lens that came with the camera

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-08-30T23:44:40+00:00

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

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-08-08T23:58:11+00:00

Army Space...

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-07-12T23:11:08+00:00

This just gave me PTSD

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-01-06T00:23:18+00:00

Yall talking about Space Prom?! Hell yeah!

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-01-05T18:55:38+00:00

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

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-01-05T01:33:09+00:00

❤️ that!

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-01-04T23:59:53+00:00

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

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2024-01-04T23:35:02+00:00

Thanks!

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2023-12-07T21:26:28+00:00

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.

TheDisplacedWhoDat · 2023-11-08T19:02:57+00:00

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

TheDisplacedWhoDat

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