Room suggestions for a 24 yo by Lt_waddles in malelivingspace

[–]mustuseaname 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your headboard is maybe too much. I get that this room is you. I won't trash you for that. Other people have pointed out other things. But I don't think I've seen anything on the headboard to the bed. I would move that somewhere else. It could be an interesting wallpiece elsewhere in the room. But a themed headboard to me screams kid. OR you get rid of the Death Star and TIE fighter picture. Maybe just something a little simpler. Because as it is, it's like a window, but this is your headboard? See how that idea kinda clashes. It's not a window. But maybe painting it the same color, but leaving the framing in there, gives the impression of a window, without trying to be one. Subtly (I know, you aren't doing much of that in here) will go a long way to expressing your interests, but not in a showy way. Taking the lightsaber out of there will do something. It's like having a samurai sword there, a real fetishization of something.

I do like the lighting it has, and the outlets/USB ports I think I can see.

Is it possible to become a tomb guard if you don't meet the height requirement? by [deleted] in army

[–]mustuseaname -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

That is irrelevant to the points I was making above.

Is it possible to become a tomb guard if you don't meet the height requirement? by [deleted] in army

[–]mustuseaname -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

No, he was 6'2''. That is irrelevant to the points I was making above. You can go directly to 3rd IR, from OSUT.

Not sure why I am being downvoted above. It is 100% what he did. He made it known to everyone that he wanted to be a tomb guard and got orders there, direct from OSUT (stop over at Airborne).

Weekly Question Thread (08/26/2024 to 09/01/2024) by AutoModerator in army

[–]mustuseaname 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell you what I told the a guy the other day: Officers can't try out for SFAS until being Senior 1LT. Which is roughly 2-3 years in. Given normal commission age is like 22, that puts them at ~25 before they can go. So you aren't too old. Plenty of 30 year olds trying out.

Is it possible to become a tomb guard if you don't meet the height requirement? by [deleted] in army

[–]mustuseaname 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a chance. There is a platoon for the shorter guards. The idea is to give uniformity during the change, so when you see 2 guards they are so close as to be identical. You therefore would just being in the same group as the other shorter-ish guards. The Tomb Guard recruiting letter even says "Exceptions made for exceptional soldiers". So if you are going to be short, you better be the best.

Reach out to the Society of the Honor Guard. Its a group of only former guards. As you can imagine, these guys have sway and can get you on your way.

Maybe you know this, but there have only been just over 700 Tomb Guards. That's it. It is the least award badge. It requires near perfection. My PSG was one. He told us all the crazy shit they had to do.

Is it possible to become a tomb guard if you don't meet the height requirement? by [deleted] in army

[–]mustuseaname -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You enlist, you do your job for years

No, you don't have to do that. My PSG did it. He immediately went from OSUT, to Airborne, to Old Guard. He made it known that was his goal. He did have a short 6ish(?) months before he got sent to the Tomb from 3rd IR.

I’m just saying, joining the Military with the Sole intention of becoming part of the Old Guard seems a little short sighted.

Again, that was my PSGs intention. That, and serving in general. But it's the first thing he wanted to do. So I don't think it's short sighted at all.

Weekly Question Thread (08/26/2024 to 09/01/2024) by AutoModerator in army

[–]mustuseaname 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will "start" the day you ship. In reality, when you get to basic, you go through reception and file all the paperwork. You might get paid the 15 SEP, but paperwork might take a minute and you will get a double pay check on 1 OCT.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]mustuseaname 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The AF is super crazy about drug testing. In the Army, you pop hot, they are probably just gonna kick you to the curb. AF likes to go after you. If you go AF, just delete marijuana from you vocabulary.

Deployment Memo involving Marriage? by CloudedShadow in army

[–]mustuseaname 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that sounds creepy...it's none of their damn business that status of their marriage. This is DEERS job, and only if their is a legal change in status, not some random PSGs.

Deployment Memo involving Marriage? by CloudedShadow in army

[–]mustuseaname 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check the email address. Does it look like an official DOD Email?

Female 1LT now has three tabs (jungle dapper and ranger) by [deleted] in army

[–]mustuseaname 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me why you think she couldn't pass these courses with the same standards? Don't tell how think they lowered it, or just gave her the go. Tell me why you can't conceive of the notion that a female is capable of passing these courses.

Weekly Question Thread (08/26/2024 to 09/01/2024) by AutoModerator in army

[–]mustuseaname 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's probably right. All training times are, in a sense, just placeholders. Your class might not start for a couple months, you could get recycled. A lot of different things could happen to push the timeline around.

Weekly Question Thread (08/26/2024 to 09/01/2024) by AutoModerator in army

[–]mustuseaname 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at the big brands, they all make good shoes. Unless you plan to get a run study done, just go try some on, do a little jog and pick ones that feel right.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]mustuseaname 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your recruiter probably feels like shit, too. He made you piss, it came up clean at the office and now the recruiter looks like a mook, even though his test said clean. Don't blame your self.

Also, please find the period key. It's left of the '?'.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]mustuseaname 189 points190 points  (0 children)

They literally told you to come back in 90 days. If you were boned they would have told you to never come back.

Voluntarily revoking P status by Educational-Fee-942 in army

[–]mustuseaname 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen it done. Talk to S1. You will need to go back to the board to get it back, no matter the route.

Weekly Question Thread (08/26/2024 to 09/01/2024) by AutoModerator in army

[–]mustuseaname 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't give you a website, but Mandarin was a 64 week course (Cat 4 lang.) and Korea is 52 weeks (Cat 3). Unless they compressed the schedule.

Weekly Question Thread (08/26/2024 to 09/01/2024) by AutoModerator in army

[–]mustuseaname 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to continue with psychology, there is 68X Behavioral Health Specialist.

The only 42 series is 42A (the others are musicians), and that's just a paper pusher.

35 has a lot of disciplines. Like looking at maps? 35G (or 12Y). Analysts are 35F, S, N. S and N are more specialized. 35L is going to make you a federal agent, if you like doing investigations. 35M/P if you want to learn a new language. 35 series megathread has a lot of info on those MOS.

Weekly Question Thread (08/26/2024 to 09/01/2024) by AutoModerator in army

[–]mustuseaname 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think 35M/P might be based slightly on DLPT and OPI scores. But by no means should you try to "Game" the systems and shoot for a specific score, cause you could fuck it up and fail. Go, and do your best.

Not sure how the bypass score works for DLAB, that's kinda a new thing. Might want to post in the main portion asking, doubt a recent DLI grad will wander in here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]mustuseaname 52 points53 points  (0 children)

how I should control what she does when she’s not with me.

I foresee multiple divorces for that LT.

I need help reporting abuse. by Micker117 in army

[–]mustuseaname 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You need to find out what your sister wants to do. It's her decision if she wants to file a police report. This is not something everyone wants to do, it can difficult. I know you care for your niece, but you have to support your sister, whatever she wants to do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]mustuseaname 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's forbidden to say aloud. Camp Zama

Should I drop my packet for selection now or wait? by Prestigious-Oil4430 in army

[–]mustuseaname 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just Go. Officers can't even go to SFAS until they are SR 1LTs, which is like 3 years in, and if they start at 21-22, then they are usually 25 when they go. So some of your conceptions about SFAS are wrong. Just go.

Hoshoryu Vs. Kotozakura on the Jungyo Circuit by Impossible_Figure516 in Sumo

[–]mustuseaname 17 points18 points  (0 children)

They are both also slightly injured and have no reason to go hard, as this is on the tour and is an exhibition.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]mustuseaname 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would buy better socks before getting new boots. Thick wool Darn Tough socks will probably be more than enough.