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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 10:52:10
Subject: Police "Operators"
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5th God of Chaos! (Yea'rly!)
The Great State of Texas
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mattyrm wrote:
Basically, most men like to act like Charlie Big Spuds.
I don't know what that means, but its awesome.
EDIT: And whats with ther 20lb nonsense. Help me out to see if there's anything I am missing:
1. plastic gun
2. 2 spare mags
3. taser - macho sized.
4. handcuffs
5. flashlight.
Plus notebook, pen, emergency donut supplies. Other than the taser thats less than what was carried historically (big fat .38 special or .45 long colt revolver). You don't need the tacticool getup for that. Frankly its a symptom of the "war on drugs." Nonsense.
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 13:30:31
Subject: Police "Operators"
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Frazzled wrote: mattyrm wrote:
Basically, most men like to act like Charlie Big Spuds.
I don't know what that means, but its awesome.
EDIT: And whats with ther 20lb nonsense. Help me out to see if there's anything I am missing:
1. plastic gun
2. 2 spare mags
3. taser - macho sized.
4. handcuffs
5. flashlight.
Plus notebook, pen, emergency donut supplies. Other than the taser thats less than what was carried historically (big fat .38 special or .45 long colt revolver). You don't need the tacticool getup for that. Frankly its a symptom of the "war on drugs." Nonsense.
Don't forget:
Radio
Baton
Spray
Gloves
Ballistic vest
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"Did you ever notice how in the Bible, when ever God needed to punish someone, or make an example, or whenever God needed a killing, he sent an angel? Did you ever wonder what a creature like that must be like? A whole existence spent praising your God, but always with one wing dipped in blood. Would you ever really want to see an angel?" |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 14:02:07
Subject: Police "Operators"
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5th God of Chaos! (Yea'rly!)
The Great State of Texas
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Kaldor wrote: Frazzled wrote: mattyrm wrote:
Basically, most men like to act like Charlie Big Spuds.
I don't know what that means, but its awesome.
EDIT: And whats with ther 20lb nonsense. Help me out to see if there's anything I am missing:
1. plastic gun
2. 2 spare mags
3. taser - macho sized.
4. handcuffs
5. flashlight.
Plus notebook, pen, emergency donut supplies. Other than the taser thats less than what was carried historically (big fat .38 special or .45 long colt revolver). You don't need the tacticool getup for that. Frankly its a symptom of the "war on drugs." Nonsense.
Don't forget:
Radio
Baton
Spray
Gloves
Ballistic vest
They had radios before. They don't need spray if they have uber tazer. You don't need tacticool for a PR24 (why do you need a PR24 when you have a tazer?) gloves and vest you wear.
Again none of that is new and none of that requires "hey lets be tacticool and think we're badass."
If you dress the part of an solder/occupier then you start to think like a soldier/occupier AND NOT LIKE POLICE TO PROTECT AND SERVE.
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 14:17:20
Subject: Re:Police "Operators"
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Fixture of Dakka
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KalashnikovMarine wrote:what exactly is the issue people have in this thread with military boots? There's really a good fit for any one who's wandering around on their feet all day and might find said feet in dangerous positions. Would you really want to chase a perp down an alley in dress shoes? Or even be on your feet in dress shoes all day? The tread, reinforced toe and heel and thick sole of a military styled boot is a good fit for law enforcement.
one of the few things I can't fault cops on, but I've seen the trend go a different direction. First cops got .mil boots, then the good idea fairy came and they mated boots with tennis shoes to create some sort of Quasimoto footwear. Then the .mil said "oh look new toys!"
Frazzled wrote: mattyrm wrote:
Basically, most men like to act like Charlie Big Spuds.
I don't know what that means, but its awesome.
EDIT: And whats with ther 20lb nonsense. Help me out to see if there's anything I am missing:
1. plastic gun
2. 2 spare mags
3. taser - macho sized.
4. handcuffs
5. flashlight.
Plus notebook, pen, emergency donut supplies. Other than the taser thats less than what was carried historically (big fat .38 special or .45 long colt revolver). You don't need the tacticool getup for thxat. Frankly its a symptom of the "war on drugs." Nonsense.
I dunno 20lbs adds up pretty fast. I know just my outer vest with nothing on it is 25 lbs. A loaded Glock is 2lbs plus another lbs for mags. 2 sets of cuffs, compact flashlight, radio with handmike, car keys. I can see 20lbs pretty easy.
@ Matty: I was wondering when you'd be along.
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Avatar 720 wrote:You see, to Auston, everyone is a Death Star; there's only one way you can take it and that's through a small gap at the back.
Come check out my Blood Angels,Crimson Fists, and coming soon Eldar
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391013.page
I have conceded that the Eldar page I started in P&M is their legitimate home. Free Candy! Updated 10/19.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391553.page
Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters.. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 14:17:49
Subject: Police "Operators"
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Assassin with Black Lotus Poison
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So are these officers being issued with all this "tacticool" stuff or are they just buying it themselves and incorporating it into their uniform?
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The Laws of Thermodynamics:
1) You cannot win. 2) You cannot break even. 3) You cannot stop playing the game.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 14:48:19
Subject: Re:Police "Operators"
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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Japanese police vehicles are much more heavily armed.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 14:54:01
Subject: Re:Police "Operators"
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5th God of Chaos! (Yea'rly!)
The Great State of Texas
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AustonT wrote:I dunno 20lbs adds up pretty fast. I know just my outer vest with nothing on it is 25 lbs. A loaded Glock is 2lbs plus another lbs for mags. 2 sets of cuffs, compact flashlight, radio with handmike, car keys. I can see 20lbs pretty easy. @ Matty: I was wondering when you'd be along. Oh agreed, but tacticool gear will not help the vest. I'm also ok with something better than dress shoes if shined properly.
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 15:09:49
Subject: Re:Police "Operators"
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Fixture of Dakka
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Frazzled wrote: AustonT wrote:I dunno 20lbs adds up pretty fast. I know just my outer vest with nothing on it is 25 lbs. A loaded Glock is 2lbs plus another lbs for mags. 2 sets of cuffs, compact flashlight, radio with handmike, car keys. I can see 20lbs pretty easy.
@ Matty: I was wondering when you'd be along.
Oh agreed, but tacticool gear will not help the vest.
It depends a great deal on HOW gear is attached. I've worn a duty belt loaded with gak and it sucks. It sucks a lot less when connected to suspenders. Its not a new concept, it's at least 70 years old at this point. The funny thing is I have three generations of "Tacticool" load bearing gear in my shed somewhere. All of them can be summed up as Belt+Suspenders. Vests are essential to today's cop, so while you're right tacticool gear wont help the vest, the vest itself can help everything else. I don't agree with the chest rig tactical set up that has become popular because it looks too PMC to me, But intelligently utilizing the vest to distribute the weight of the belt is just smart. It can look professional too with some of the vests mimicking the look of traditional uni shirts.
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Avatar 720 wrote:You see, to Auston, everyone is a Death Star; there's only one way you can take it and that's through a small gap at the back.
Come check out my Blood Angels,Crimson Fists, and coming soon Eldar
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391013.page
I have conceded that the Eldar page I started in P&M is their legitimate home. Free Candy! Updated 10/19.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391553.page
Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters.. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 15:18:17
Subject: Re:Police "Operators"
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Ancient Ultramarine Venerable Dreadnought
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6 week ban for that jovial quip made during the thread about that Asian chick who went missing on a day trip and wound up looking for herself.... Im sure Jihadin remebers. My silver tongue has resulted in a blacklisting and I have to behave like a choirboy in the OT nowadays.
Frazzled wrote:
Oh agreed, but tacticool gear will not help the vest.
I'm also ok with something better than dress shoes if shined properly.
At the end of the day, people always exaggerate the weights/gear they carry, cops don't carry THAT much gak, and I know because I know plenty of cops. And I see cops walking around with my own eyes. The fact of the matter is, people like dangling gak off their gear because they think it looks hoofing and war-ry. Cops do it, soldiers do it, Firemen do it, security guards do it.. car park fething attendants do it! It makes you look like you know what you are doing even if you don't.. "all the gear, no idea"
Just because loads of people do it, doesn't make it stupid gak.
Heres an example, have you seen how many soldiers love having big ass knives strapped onto them?
You have a rifle, and a side-arm, and a bayonet if things get really dicey.. why the feth do people insist of having big ass knives hanging off themselves? The number of troops in Afghanistan that have had to kill a man with a knife, can be counted on one hand.
And I was one of the fethers.... so that leaves four! Automatically Appended Next Post: A Town Called Malus wrote:So are these officers being issued with all this "tacticool" stuff or are they just buying it themselves and incorporating it into their uniform?
I guarantee they are buying plenty of it. Oh, and I actually checked the video on youtube by the way, they aren't actual cops!
Civilian contractors apparently.
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We are arming Syrian rebels who support ISIS, who is fighting Iran, who is fighting Iraq who we also support against ISIS, while fighting Kurds who we support while they are fighting Syrian rebels. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 15:54:28
Subject: Re:Police "Operators"
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Fixture of Dakka
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mattyrm wrote:
Heres an example, have you seen how many soldiers love having big ass knives strapped onto them?
You have a rifle, and a side-arm, and a bayonet if things get really dicey.. why the feth do people insist of having big ass knives hanging off themselves? The number of troops in Afghanistan that have had to kill a man with a knife, can be counted on one hand.
I hate that crap too. At the fight house they actually had the statistics for how many times a knife was used in H2H. Most of the time you end up with your own blade in your tummy. I have a ridiculo big knife I was issued: I use it to garden.
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Avatar 720 wrote:You see, to Auston, everyone is a Death Star; there's only one way you can take it and that's through a small gap at the back.
Come check out my Blood Angels,Crimson Fists, and coming soon Eldar
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391013.page
I have conceded that the Eldar page I started in P&M is their legitimate home. Free Candy! Updated 10/19.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391553.page
Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters.. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 15:59:46
Subject: Re:Police "Operators"
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5th God of Chaos! (Yea'rly!)
The Great State of Texas
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AustonT wrote: Frazzled wrote: AustonT wrote:I dunno 20lbs adds up pretty fast. I know just my outer vest with nothing on it is 25 lbs. A loaded Glock is 2lbs plus another lbs for mags. 2 sets of cuffs, compact flashlight, radio with handmike, car keys. I can see 20lbs pretty easy.
@ Matty: I was wondering when you'd be along.
Oh agreed, but tacticool gear will not help the vest.
It depends a great deal on HOW gear is attached. I've worn a duty belt loaded with gak and it sucks. It sucks a lot less when connected to suspenders. Its not a new concept, it's at least 70 years old at this point. The funny thing is I have three generations of "Tacticool" load bearing gear in my shed somewhere. All of them can be summed up as Belt+Suspenders. Vests are essential to today's cop, so while you're right tacticool gear wont help the vest, the vest itself can help everything else. I don't agree with the chest rig tactical set up that has become popular because it looks too PMC to me, But intelligently utilizing the vest to distribute the weight of the belt is just smart. It can look professional too with some of the vests mimicking the look of traditional uni shirts.
Suspenders are just fine, if polished properly.
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 18:45:10
Subject: Police "Operators"
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Hallowed Canoness
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mattyrm wrote:Simple answer, we men are macho donkey-caves!
I dont like cops, I dont like military either. Who was the airforce guy in here claimed to me his training was "as bad ass as SF"?
And remember the guy in here who said "border patrol guys training would make SEALS cry" ;-)
Basically, most men like to act like Charlie Big Spuds. 90% of the soldiers I ever meet endlessly bs, and needlessly wear big knives on their gear despite being armed with firearms. ;-)
I think the easy answer is that there are alot of look at me tough guy donkey-caves in the police department,but no more than any other job where blokes think they can get away with conveying an aura of badassery. Be it uniformed or otherwise. A mate of mine once told me he thought his firefighter training was as hard as SF training!
I blame Hollywood.
Well...and testicles obviously. :-D
Isn't your avatar the beret and cap badge of the Royal Marines? XD
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I beg of you sarge let me lead the charge when the battle lines are drawn
Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long
SoB, IG, SM, SW, Nec, Cus, Tau, FoW Germans, Team Yankee Marines, Battletech Clan Wolf, Mercs
DR:90-SG+M+B+I+Pw40k12+ID+++A+++/are/WD-R+++T(S)DM+ |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 18:48:36
Subject: Police "Operators"
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Fixture of Dakka
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Has something to do with Matty being a Marine
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Avatar 720 wrote:You see, to Auston, everyone is a Death Star; there's only one way you can take it and that's through a small gap at the back.
Come check out my Blood Angels,Crimson Fists, and coming soon Eldar
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391013.page
I have conceded that the Eldar page I started in P&M is their legitimate home. Free Candy! Updated 10/19.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391553.page
Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters.. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 18:49:22
Subject: Police "Operators"
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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor
Gathering the Informations.
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Ayup, he's explained that's why he's "Mattyrm" rather than just "Matty"
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 18:55:58
Subject: Police "Operators"
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Ancient Ultramarine Venerable Dreadnought
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Very astute old bean! I commend your cap badge recognition.
You can generally dislike military people and still be one right?
For example, I dislike humanity as a whole, but I'm still a human.
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We are arming Syrian rebels who support ISIS, who is fighting Iran, who is fighting Iraq who we also support against ISIS, while fighting Kurds who we support while they are fighting Syrian rebels. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 18:59:55
Subject: Police "Operators"
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5th God of Chaos! (Yea'rly!)
The Great State of Texas
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 19:24:44
Subject: Police "Operators"
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Hallowed Canoness
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mattyrm wrote:
Very astute old bean! I commend your cap badge recognition.
You can generally dislike military people and still be one right?
For example, I dislike humanity as a whole, but I'm still a human.
I cheated, a Royal Marine was one of my instructors when I went through SERE. Chief was one of the most bad ass human beings I ever had the pleasure to meet, and the instructor staff included SEALs and Force Recon. Great guy to work with and an excellent teacher on all phases of training. Also had some fairly interesting tips on creative things to do with knives if you got ahold of one.
I think you certainly can dislike the average swaggering pompous fethhead in the military and still be in the military. I know I certainly have my moments at being said fethhead, especially during a good trash talking session in a bar with some Airforce or Navy types. The professional warrior was always my goal for behavior, still is as a matter of fact... but we're all only human right? I just found the source amusing because it's usually the real bad asses that come out on the subject like that. Nice to see it holds true across the pond as well.
Tip for people who want to play "Spot the Stolen Valor Jerk" in your local bar, any one swaggering and saying they're SF, SEALs or anything else elite isn't.
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I beg of you sarge let me lead the charge when the battle lines are drawn
Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long
SoB, IG, SM, SW, Nec, Cus, Tau, FoW Germans, Team Yankee Marines, Battletech Clan Wolf, Mercs
DR:90-SG+M+B+I+Pw40k12+ID+++A+++/are/WD-R+++T(S)DM+ |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 19:37:55
Subject: Police "Operators"
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Ancient Ultramarine Venerable Dreadnought
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KalashnikovMarine wrote:
I cheated, a Royal Marine was one of my instructors when I went through SERE. Chief was one of the most bad ass human beings I ever had the pleasure to meet, and the instructor staff included SEALs and Force Recon. Great guy to work with and an excellent teacher on all phases of training.
Excellent, I'm glad you had a good experience with one of my ilk, thats a given though of course! And maybe thats why you have grasped my point. I dislike many military people because I was taught that humility and a sense of humour are more important than talking like you're a bad-ass. That quiet stoic professionalism is the mark of a man, and the more mouthing off you do, the more likely you are to sound like a dick, and the less likely you are to be believed. I don't want people to tell me how awesome they are, words are wind. I want them to show me.
Or as my old boss put it, the faster a mans mouth moves, the slower his hands do!
Military people annoy me so much because it seems like 90% of people have never heard those wise words.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 19:48:08
Subject: Police "Operators"
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I work with veterans, and it is an interesting generational gap.
You get the quiet guys that are full of pride and humility (I just did my job and we did it well), and the "I'm a fething hero!" crowd.
I love talking to the quiet professional guys, they have great stories and a respect for what they had to do. None of the "yeah, we blew gag up and shot everybody and it was awesome" stuff I get from some of the younger guys.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 19:49:07
Subject: Police "Operators"
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Hallowed Canoness
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mattyrm wrote: KalashnikovMarine wrote:
I cheated, a Royal Marine was one of my instructors when I went through SERE. Chief was one of the most bad ass human beings I ever had the pleasure to meet, and the instructor staff included SEALs and Force Recon. Great guy to work with and an excellent teacher on all phases of training.
Excellent, I'm glad you had a good experience with one of my ilk, thats a given though of course! And maybe thats why you have grasped my point. I dislike many military people because I was taught that humility and a sense of humour are more important than talking like you're a bad-ass. That quiet stoic professionalism is the mark of a man, and the more mouthing off you do, the more likely you are to sound like a dick, and the less likely you are to be believed. I don't want people to tell me how awesome they are, words are wind. I want them to show me.
Or as my old boss put it, the faster a mans mouth moves, the slower his hands do!
Military people annoy me so much because it seems like 90% of people have never heard those wise words.
I know we got told something similar in boot at least once or twice. I think it's more the "Invincible Syndrome" the average young man in the military picks up after going through boot or basic. Especially for the more difficult basic training in the U.S. like the Combat Arms Basic for the Army and Marine Corps Boot Camp. That gets kicked out of you through either maturity and age, a wise Sergeant who makes it his business to clear that gak out asap or going through even more brutal training.
I don't think the problem is not hearing those words, it's literally not yet being able to comprehend them.
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d-usa wrote:I work with veterans, and it is an interesting generational gap.
You get the quiet guys that are full of pride and humility (I just did my job and we did it well), and the "I'm a fething hero!" crowd.
I love talking to the quiet professional guys, they have great stories and a respect for what they had to do. None of the "yeah, we blew gag up and shot everybody and it was awesome" stuff I get from some of the younger guys.
The weird part for me is talking to guys in my "generation" and getting both the quiet pros and the "heroes" from guys you've known since boot, same training, etc but completely different attitudes. Kinda wonder how exactly that happens/works. Not that I don't like talking shop and swapping sea stories but the latter category gets old fast.
Edit: To clarify, the latter category of attitude (big goddamn heroes, etc) with the right booze and company I can swap sea stories till I die of old age.
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I beg of you sarge let me lead the charge when the battle lines are drawn
Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long
SoB, IG, SM, SW, Nec, Cus, Tau, FoW Germans, Team Yankee Marines, Battletech Clan Wolf, Mercs
DR:90-SG+M+B+I+Pw40k12+ID+++A+++/are/WD-R+++T(S)DM+ |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2012/10/02 20:01:00
Subject: Police "Operators"
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Fixture of Dakka
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KalashnikovMarine wrote:
d-usa wrote:I work with veterans, and it is an interesting generational gap.
You get the quiet guys that are full of pride and humility (I just did my job and we did it well), and the "I'm a fething hero!" crowd.
I love talking to the quiet professional guys, they have great stories and a respect for what they had to do. None of the "yeah, we blew gag up and shot everybody and it was awesome" stuff I get from some of the younger guys.
The weird part for me is talking to guys in my "generation" and getting both the quiet pros and the "heroes" from guys you've known since boot, same training, etc but completely different attitudes. Kinda wonder how exactly that happens/works. Not that I don't like talking shop and swapping sea stories but the latter category gets old fast.
It's just how some people are. Some like to toot their own horn, others do not. I could not care less if people know or like what I've done with my life, I feel accomplished enough. My wife often forgets that I was a soldier, so I feel that casual aquaintances probably do to, I used to tell women at the bar I worked at Burger King. But I do enjoy talking about war in a technical aspect, talking shop.
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