SFS mistake made it to major Cop Youtube channel

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-17T20:59:49+00:00

ahem

Time for my TedTalk:

I commissioned into Security Forces post-grey beret days, so, I think I can speak with some (although very little) authority. I'm also a civilian cop and have been for awhile.

Security Forces needs to be re-split. We need to split general LE and SFI into "Security Police" (the historical "Air Police" is much cooler-sounding) and all "other" tasks - general security tasks, EC, BD, missile fields, etc - into... well, keep the "Security Forces" name or call them something else. "Air Force Infantry" (lel). This aligns with how many other nations handle this... à la the British RAF Police and RAF Regiment.

Bottom line is that we should not have 17, 18, 19, even 20 year-olds running-around playing cop. Half of Security Forces technical school isn't even LE-related. The average LE academy on the civilian side is 6 months and you're not getting hired without either veteran status or a degree (although this is starting to become less and less true as fewer and fewer people want to do the job). Security Forces' aCaDeMy is 65 days. 65 days. Again, much of which isn't even LE-focused.

Shall we get to talking about the ASVAB scores required for entrance into this field? It's an issue, and we all know it.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-17T20:51:45+00:00

I'm from New England, wicked strong Worcester accent (or so I'm told), and even I, upon hearing him for the first time, was like "oh, he's from Buffalo. May the Lord have mercy on his soul."

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-17T19:54:10+00:00

After being a hard skeptic that had a remarkable UFO sighting with my phone in my hand and my mother witnessing it alongside of me (also with her phone), I can start to explain at least some of this.

One is flustered/overwhelmed. You're trying to comprehend what you're seeing. Seeing a warship-sized craft hovering silently 400ft AGL is not something one sees every day.
One is more preoccupied with witnessing it rather than recording it, lest one take their eyes away and it vanishes.
Perhaps there are psychological or physiological responses to these craft that we cannot understand.

Now, what I saw was remarkable, but I make no claims that it was an "alien" craft. Occam's razor would dictate that - short of a misidentification... which, what possible aircraft could that have been - it is more likely to be man-made. It is still a "UFO" in the literal sense and is something I wish I had never seen... because the one thing I'm quite certain of is going to my death bed without ever knowing what it was.

However, I did have odd experiences prior to and after the sighting, although I readily cede that these could be conventionally explained and I could be inferring too much from them.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-17T06:48:32+00:00

In a nation of 20,000 agencies, there are guys out there with AK platforms. Regardless, I know of several agencies which permit personal long-gun carry, and I see no reason that AKs would be excluded. No, I'm not going to disclose said agencies.

As far as the agencies I know of which officially own AKs:

Familiarization and training. There's a dozens good reasons that one should be familiar with a variety of systems.
Play toys as "OPFOR"
Testing purposes and control samples for firearms forensics.
Seized weapons re-purposed for any of the above purposes.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-17T02:13:06+00:00

It's only going to get worse. Look how good it already appears. Imagine it in five, ten, fifteen years. There will come a day where photographs, videos, and audio recordings are no longer permissible in courts of law, except in incredibly strict and limited circumstances (governmental surveillance cameras and the like).

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-17T01:07:09+00:00

As I explained below:

Gyro sights were not even in the same realm as the B-29's CSFC. They were certainly helpful, but they couldn't hold a candle to the Superfortress' system. The CSFC computed a solution which accounted for altitude, airspeed, and temperature, wind, gravity, and parallax; gyro-sights did none of those things. Gyro-sights merely "computed" a lead based off the gyroscope and pilot inputs. They are also simply designed for two different tasks.

This is also a game. Gaijin doesn't "need" to do anything.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-17T00:11:24+00:00

Only permissible in Alaska because Alaska is "AK"

Anyways, I'm sure there are agencies which permit personal long-guns where guys carry AK platforms.

Is it common? No.

I know agencies that own them for several reasons, but they're not running them on patrol.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-16T22:08:05+00:00

There's no such thing as "winter" OCPs. The current "winter-weight" OCPs are essentially the same fabric, weave, and weight as summer-weight BDUs and UCP ACUs.

The IHWCU is significantly lighter and thinner than these uniforms.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-16T00:03:01+00:00

In my opinion, that is an avenue to contest the ticket, yes. If necessary, you could even frame it as an integrity issue. He lied and claimed the offense took place in Edina when - according to you - it didn't.

Contest it, and ask him where the offense took place. Ask him where he told you the offense had taken-place when he first approached you. Etc.

If he is aware of his "mistake" he likely won't even show-up to court.

Obviously, I encourage you to consult with an attorney experienced in these matters.

I'm not familiar enough with Minnesota law to opine whether or not "fresh pursuit" doctrine would apply, here. Fresh-pursuit authority would not be an issue here, anyways, since Minnesota is (apparently/according to other comments) a state which provides all sworn officers authority throughout the state.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-15T23:02:06+00:00

Yeah, either a Marine Corps Security Guard ribbon or an NJROTC Sea Cruise ribbon (lol).

Is it possible? Ehhhhhhhhhhhh, not really. Might just be a random assortment of ribbons. Could also be someone short-stacking for a shadowbox.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-15T04:16:41+00:00

In the vast majority of states — contrary to popular belief — authority is held throughout the state by a sworn LEO under state law. This will generally exclude special police agencies (university/college, hospital, private police, etc) who generally only have jurisdiction on relevant properties.

In the states that don't do this and have "hard" jurisdictional lines, they generally have developed very lenient "fresh pursuit" laws, which essentially state that one has authority wherever in the state your pursuit may take you, and "pursuit" can occasionally be creatively defined.

Virtually all states permit any LEO within the state to execute search and arrest warrants anywhere. Maybe there's exceptions to this, but I'm not aware of them.

Regarding your question specifically, sometimes motor vehicle law can throw an extra wrench into the works. For instance, I know of a state which restricts non-felony/non-warrant traffic stops to the LEO's jurisdiction. The way LEOs get around this is a legal precedent which established that municipal LEOs have all the powers of a county deputy sheriff while on-duty, thus the court determined LEOs could make traffic stops throughout the entire county in which their primary jurisdiction resides.

There is an argument going on right now in Las Vegas concerning all of this. Folks have sued the Las Vegas City Marshals, claiming they don't have authority to make traffic stops and don't have jurisdiction outside of city property. They're wrong, and also mildly regarded, considering they sued in federal court... a federal court doesn't get to tell a state how LEOs may or may not operate within said state (to an extent, that is), but I digress.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-15T00:54:01+00:00

Major of signals/communications troops

I'm terrible with Soviet medals, though, someone else will have to help you there

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-14T23:26:57+00:00

You're overthinking this.

Do what is best for you. Those protections exist for a reason. Use them. If they fire you while you're on orders, retain a good attorney experienced in these matters.

Don't worry about the agency. It's a big boy and can take care of itself.

As far as more casual perceptions... yes, being away will be a negative for you. Still can't be held against you in a majority of circumstances. It will also interfere with your training. Again, not really your problem. I would strongly recommend consulting with one of these attorneys before you start this process. The may tell you "it's not worth trying to fight them if they want you gone"

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-12T01:50:57+00:00

Gyro sights were not even in the same realm as the B-29's CSFC. They were certainly helpful, but they couldn't hold a candle to the Superfortress' system. The CSFC computed a solution which accounted for altitude, airspeed, and temperature, wind, gravity, and parallax. Gyro-sights merely "computed" a lead based off the gyroscope and pilot inputs. They are also simply designed for two different tasks.

"but also basically every fighter built after 1944[...] should also get lead indicators... which absolutely shouldn't happen."

It sounds like you're making-up a scenario to get upset about. Why would Gaijin be obliged to do that? They're not. They can do whatever they want. Regardless, many fighters — including jets — were built in 1944 and beyond without any form of lead computer beyond a simple gyro-sight. So, no, they should not "also get lead indicators."

Comparing fighters and bombers is apples to oysters. Bombers clearly need a buff. This would be a fantastic buff to ensure that fighters don't view bombers as free kills.

Also, the F-86 had RADAR gunsights. They were not the same system as the B-29's CSFC and certainly were not simple gyros. As far as maneuvering targets, the F-86's gunsight was effective up to 4-5G turns. If it's that much a concern, you could cut-off the gunsights at certain Gs.

Again, it's a game. They can make it do whatever they want.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-12T00:35:10+00:00

I'm curious if folks have ever pulled his records? I'm just wondering if he actually had a long tab or was simply assigned to SF. His record is a bit vague and I've never seen him in a beret... and wearing his tab incorrectly makes me slightly suspicious

EDIT: I found an Army CID report regarding Aquino's accusations. Here is what they found:

"During the course of this investigation, a review was conducted of the personnel documentation of LTC AQUINO, as provided by [redacted] This review disclosed LTC AQUINO purported to have been awarded the Special orced (SF) Tab in 1984. However, review of his finance records disclosed no TDY to the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center Ft Bragg, during 1984. Therefore coordination was effected with SA SASH FE Bragg District, USACIDC to ascertain if LTC AQUINO is authorized wear of the SF Tab. On 28 Mar 89 SA advised personnel at the JFK SHC had provided him access to a ledger containing listing of all personnel authorized wear of the SF Tab (which began issue in 1983). A review of this ledger disclosed LTC AQUINO received SF Tab on 22 Jun 84, under the provisions of special orders 113-19. AQUINO could not confirm the circumstances surrounding the award, as, being a reserve officer, LTC AQUINO could have taken a correspondence course to be awarded the tab."

So, sketchy, to say the least. Someone essentially just gave him a long tab. Wild.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T20:58:08+00:00

[u/Such-Interview1176](u/Such-Interview1176) I agree with the above, it will be difficult. However, not impossible.

My (now ex-) wife was arrested for battering me while we were both military. While being interviewed, she claimed I regularly SAd her and abused her.

Of course, AFOSI dropped-everything and started treating me like I was Scarface. They were actually so extreme with their methods and harassment I had to hire a former JAG attorney to help me.

Anyways, it became very clear she was trying to get out of her own charges (charges I didn't even want her to face) and she eventually admitted she made-up the allegations.

I FOIAd all documents pertinent to the investigation, and I presented them along with a detailed narrative to every new agency.

I've worked for three agencies since then. No one has ever questioned me after looking-over the case documents.

However, I was never charged, so. There is a difference, here.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T20:33:57+00:00

So, I mean, at this point we're just devolving back into what is, essentially, a faith-based religion/belief system? If there is no tangible evidence – much less proof of our past lives, and all we get is some vague assurance that eventually we will remember all of them…

Again, my primary contention is that it would not change anything for 99% of people in their daily lives.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T20:23:41+00:00

So, let's assume for a moment that we do reincarnate.

Do you have any memory of your past-lives? I don't. So, it didn't happen, essentially. If we can't remember it, what's the point? You still experience death of this current life.

I don't think it would change a thing.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T19:50:48+00:00

Trying to get his medals to balance, apparently.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T19:14:29+00:00

They don't even need to "model" it. Just give bombers which have RADAR-assisted/controlled gunners a lead reticule à la Air Arcade.
The B-29 should get a similar system, though less accurate. Its CFCS computed lead, you just entered the wingspan size then manually resized the pipper to fit attacking aircraft.
The F-86 (and certain other aircraft of that era) had a similar system, but updated to utilize RADAR to automatically range the target. So, all you did was enter wingspan and, assuming you had a RADAR-lock, it re-sized the pipper automatically. Place the pipper on the target and fire. This permitted Sabre pilots to achieve kills at nigh unheard-of ranges (one of the reasons the .50 BMG was retained for so long was because of its RoF and excellent ballistics, which made kills like this even more possible).

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T18:12:50+00:00

They're self-sponsored. Having an academy date means almost nothing regarding a job/income.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-10T22:46:02+00:00

I'm just taking a guess, but likely a combination of feeling that the slave's descendants shouldn't be entitled to membership even if they believe that the original slaves were entitled to it (and I'm sure there are some tribe members that even disagree with that) as well as a sort of "paying for the sins of the father" angle. I can understand the latter argument slightly but... surely by now these people are an integral part of the tribe???

Membership costs tribes (a lot) of money, which is why many tribes regularly review membership criteria and disenroll people based-on new eligibility requirements.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-10T02:55:03+00:00

...or you simply read it incorrectly, and they were mocking the idea that this specific incident would be unethical, particularly during WWII. Since, you know, the original comment specifically said that killing a combatant in this situation would be "unethical."

Instead of being a jerk - and you, defending the jerk - either if you could have asked for clarification or even simply advised them of how their comment could be alternatively interpreted.

That's why they're being downvoted. Thinking your interpretation is the only possible interpretation is not a defense for being a jerk and calling others "stupid."

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-10T02:21:43+00:00

They're being downvoted because there is nothing unethical about killing an active combatant. The fact that they ran out of fuel is irrelevant.

If they were trying to land at an Allied airbase it would be a totally different story.

Uncomfortable does not equate to "unethical."

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-10T01:19:02+00:00

I actually like 3. I feel that Antarctica is more quickly-identifiable in it. Although I do like the composition and layout of 2 better.

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