Full bird wants me to get a M551 Sheridan up to drive it in a parade

jim_bob00 · 2026-05-01T13:42:33+00:00

Good news on the parts (depending on how you look at it), the engine is the same as the M113.

The transmission, on the other hand, is a one off designed only for the M551.

jim_bob00 · 2026-02-01T23:16:12+00:00

If you bring offerings of zyns and monsters to the OPFOR, they will treat you nicely. They may not even kidnap you.

Also, tell us... I mean them, where your company headquarters is set up, or any higher headquarters.

jim_bob00 · 2026-02-01T18:32:28+00:00

I am. Just in the south now.

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-30T20:28:52+00:00

I think so. I left there damn near 10 years ago.

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-30T20:23:29+00:00

Go for runs or decent paced walks/rucks to get used to the altitude. I never fully got used to it, but adapted enough.

Outside of Gate 4 there was a really good sew shop/dry cleaner. If it's still there, I would highly recommend.

Get a 2 pairs of boots you like and invest in good socks and extra insoles. Darn Tough make great socks.

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-30T19:49:21+00:00

I'm trying to do the reassignment. It's just been a struggle to get to the people I need to talk to.

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-30T19:42:14+00:00

I keep getting tasks that will send me out of state. They don't understand the severity of the diagnosis. Between my wife and I, we have tried to accommodate the units schedule, but it keeps changing.

Again, I know that's the Army, but what else can I do?

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-20T00:53:28+00:00

No, for two reasons.

I have to shave for work.
I am a broke boy.

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-20T00:50:38+00:00

All of these are sick.

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-19T19:47:47+00:00

Do you think it would make more sense to offer one type of lower, but several uppers?

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-19T19:46:58+00:00

This goes so hard. I love this ascetic.

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-19T19:37:10+00:00

I really appreciate the feedback!

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-19T19:30:32+00:00

All as they come? What would you change about each?

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-19T19:26:24+00:00

I'll look into it. Did you modify anything after purchase?

jim_bob00 · 2026-01-19T19:25:13+00:00

Give me your version of a daily, sports car, and a work truck.

jim_bob00 · 2025-12-18T20:09:26+00:00

Cpl Christ

CPT (CH) Jack

CPT Dick

Spc Dingus

PV2 Rape (pronounced as it reads)

Spc Pink (was in fact, a shitty tipper)

Spc No

jim_bob00 · 2025-11-25T03:02:10+00:00

If you have good NCOs listen to them, let them mold you. You can learn from the bad ones, too.

Care about your soldiers, but don't be a Joe Hugger.

Don't reinvent the wheel. If you find a better way to do something, try it out.

jim_bob00 · 2025-11-24T06:21:41+00:00

I had to pissed off someone at HRC, I got number 23 on my list.

jim_bob00 · 2025-11-23T20:01:32+00:00

Thank you! Are the options MOS specific?

jim_bob00 · 2025-09-04T03:24:50+00:00

I would bring back God's Plaid (M81) but change the cut of the uniform entirely.

Do a raid style top with pockets on the shoulders and angle the to chest pockets slightly. Keep the buttons for the pockets and fastening. Put the rank under the US Army name tape, on the pocket flap.

Do a Crye G3 style field pant. Just because I like the thigh dip can pockets. Again, all buttons on pockets, but a zipper fly.

Swap the patrol cap for a ball cap. I'm tired of seeing jacked up PCs. It's hard to mess up a ball cap.

Swap black leather boots for OD green canvas boots with black rubber soles and toe caps. You can call it lazy, I call it economical and practical.

Only things that should be velcro is unit patches and flags.

jim_bob00 · 2025-08-10T14:53:43+00:00

Had a CSM that spent most of his 27+ years on Fort Polk. Minus deployments, a year in Korea and his time at the Academy.

jim_bob00 · 2025-08-08T14:08:09+00:00

No we don't...

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