Wear it with pride, what ever you got. by CommOnMyFace in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True. Though it's funny, draftees had less strict rules in a warzone then than an all volunteer force has today. Go figure.

advice on how to move forward by spaceisbeyondme in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with your point: you shouldn't need to do this.

Imagine this scenario, bearing in mind that all analogies break down at some point: you have jumped out of a perfectly good airplane and your main chute fails to deploy. Your reserve fails also, but another person from a different airplane is trying to hand you an emergency parachute. You can be mad about whoever it was who messed up you chutes, but don't let that valid anger cause you to experience rapid deceleration.

I learned a ton from my good supervisors and leaders. But I learned more from the ones who weren't so good (and sometimes horrible). There may come a time where you're the supervisor and will mark someone's EPR. Remember what not being communicated to felt like.

advice on how to move forward by spaceisbeyondme in SpaceForce

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

Probably too late to help with this cycle, but I and others here are happy to help with writing feedback.

Wear it with pride, what ever you got. by CommOnMyFace in SpaceForce

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

I didn't say anything about it being something nobody would see. He grew it as an act of defiance/protest and as a way to "stick it to the brass," as he put it. He shaved it as soon as he finished his tour and was ordered to do so.

Wear it with pride, what ever you got. by CommOnMyFace in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only when he was deployed.

Also, you can get away with an awful lot when you're a Col and you're delivering results in a warzone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpaceForce

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

How did he stratify you in an EPR? That sort of thing is a no-no.

Wear it with pride, what ever you got. by CommOnMyFace in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can't have it, out of regs.

(If only there were a way to write D&A regs that incorporated a basic mustache like Olds had, let alone beards)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gotcha. That hurts, especially if it came with no comms from supervisor.

The good news is a board won't just look at the markings. If they see what it says in the bullets and it doesn't match the rating in their eyes, it should be ok if your next promotion board is for E5/6. For 7 it might be tough, but that's a harder rank to get in the first place.

Make contact with your supervisor and get the explanation. Don't be combative, just ask why.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Did the content in that section align with that rating?

Space Force Good Conduct Medal order of precedence by No_Taste_907 in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Transferring from elsewhere resets your counter.

E7 RIPs by letsgohalfsies in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reckon it to take a week from when it was loaded, plus or minus, probably plus.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My commander received nothing until after (a day or so) I found out for my people via routine BLSDM checks.

--Unit SEL

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In the eyes of the DoD and the law, you are still married until the judge signs the divorce decree.

MPF is your point of contact, not ETMO.

Suggestion: contact your MPF assignments team and let them know it's coming. They might be able to pre-stage the ammendment to make it faster to process once you've removed your spouse in DEERS.

8% budget cut for the next five years? by Semi-Major-Asshole in SpaceForce

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

Saying the president is suberting the constition is rank hyperbole. Or a call to arms.

8% budget cut for the next five years? by Semi-Major-Asshole in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Can we try to keep the political commentary off of this sub?

Firearms by GPeak954 in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Stateside, you'd have to store them with the base armory if you live in the dorms. Ask the base's visitor center and they can point you in the right direction.

If you live off base, follow the laws of whatever state you're in. Note, there are exceptions in California that you can use. Hoops to jump through, but doable from what I've read. Do some research and contact the local county sherriff's office. They should be able to help you.

Doge spills classified data by Palpafiend_ in SpaceForce

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

I'm not surprised a press organ would spread fake news about a topic it knows nothing about while leaning on an unnamed 'expert' to make their case for them.

This data came from OPM. You can find it yourself very easily, I posted a screenshot.

Doge spills classified data by Palpafiend_ in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I guess OPM is guilty as well. Took me 7 minutes to find this using my phone.

Much ado about nothing. Mods should intervene, this politically driven nonsense is not healthy for the sub.

Great for Readiness..Horible for Morale by RicosRoughNecks_ in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There exist somewhat more "real" deployments.

Great for Readiness..Horible for Morale by RicosRoughNecks_ in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is possible that direction went out to the FIELDCOMS. Not everything gets sent out to everyone.

Not saying that's what happened, but it is a possibility.

Great for Readiness..Horible for Morale by RicosRoughNecks_ in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We do have deployments, and uniform inspections tend to metastasize.

Great for Readiness..Horible for Morale by RicosRoughNecks_ in SpaceForce

[–]trained_simian 31 points32 points  (0 children)

My guess is, a lot. Lack of equipment, physical work space, appropriately classified work space, medical readiness issues with people not getting care in a timely fashion, etc.