Rules for the Non-Military

[Tom Yum]

Oh yeah, "Globally Skilled Sailors", I wonder how much the guys who create these the euphemistic buzzwords get paid?

Not sure. Given the current state of the economy, they could be out of work and replaced by an Indian national - who'll work for pennies on the dollar.

[Middleweight]

This email is making its way through the different vet organizations, thought I'd share it with the vets here.
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Dear Civilians, 'We know that the current state of affairs in our great nation has many civilians up in arms and excited to join the military.

For those of you who can't join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a few of the areas where we would like your assistance:

1. The next time you see any adults talking (or wearing a hat) during the playing of the National Anthem - kick their ass.

2. When you witness, firsthand, someone burning the American Flag in protest - kick their ass.

3. Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull them aside and explain how these veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many sacrifices
these veterans made to make this Nation great.

Then hold them down while a disabled veteran kicks their ass.

4. (GUYS) If you were never in the military, DO NOT pretend that you were..
Wearing battle dress uniforms (BDUs) or Jungle Fatigues, telling others that you used to be 'Special Forces,' and collecting GI Joe memorabilia, might have been okay when you were seven years old. Now, it will only make you look stupid and get your ass kicked.

5. Next time you come across an Air Force member, do not ask them, 'Do you fly a jet?' Not everyone in the Air Force is a pilot. Such ignorance deserves an ass-kicking (children are exempt).

6. If you witness someone calling the US Coast Guard 'non-military', inform them of their mistake - and kick their ass.

7. Next time Old Glory (the US flag) prances by during a parade, get on your damn feet and pay homage to her by placing your hand over your heart.
Quietly thank the military member or veteran lucky enough to be carrying her - of course, failure to do either of those could earn you a severe ass-kicking.

8. Don't try to discuss politics with a military member or a veteran. We are Americans, and we all bleed the same, regardless of our party affiliation. Our Chain of Command is to include our Commander-In-Chief (CinC). The President (for those who didn't know) is our CinC regardless of political party. We have no inside track on what happens inside those big important buildings where all th ose representatives meet; all we know is that when those civilian representatives screw up the situation, they call upon the military to go straighten it out. If you keep asking us the same stupid questions repeatedly, you will get your ass kicked!

9. 'Your mama wears combat boots.' never made sense to me - stop saying It! If she did, she would most likely be a vet and therefore could kick your ass!

10. bin Laden and the Taliban are not Communists, so stop saying 'Let's go kill those Commies!' And stop asking us where he is! Crystal balls are not standard issue in the military. That reminds me - if you see anyone calling those damn psychic phone numbers, let me know, so I can go kick
their ass!

11. 'Flyboy' (Air Force), 'Jarhead' (Marines), 'Grunt' (Army), 'Squid' (Navy), 'Puddle Jumpers' (Coast Guard), etc., are terms of endearment we use describing each other. Unless you are a service member or vet, you have not earned the right to use them. Using them could get your ass kicked.

12. Last, but not least, whether or not you become a member of the military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and religious holiday that you enjoy with family and friends, please remember that there are literally thousands of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen far from home wishing they could be with their families.


Thank our military for the sacrifices they make every day. Without them, our country would get it's 'ass kicked.'

'It's the Veteran, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press.'

'It's the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.'

'It's the Veteran, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate.'

'It's the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag.

You seem to have a hundred reasons for wanting to kick a civvies ass. Why not reserve that for the enemy? Your rule number eleven is just dumb. In fact............

Never mind.

[jubaji]

TTE and a few others consider everyone who doesn't kiss their ass to be an 'enemy.'

[TTEscrima]

You seem to have a hundred reasons for wanting to kick a civvies ass. Why not reserve that for the enemy? Your rule number eleven is just dumb. In fact............

Never mind.

A) It isn't 'My" list.
B)Civilians.
C) By all mean, ignore number 11 then, and for real entertainment refer to all SEALS and their Tridents as Budwiesers.

[Tom Yum]

TTE and a few others consider everyone who doesn't kiss their ass to be an 'enemy.'

TTE's stuff is proven. That is a fact. I try to keep my assesments based on the persons product or actions, not per se who they are - TTE and I probably disagree quite a bit in terms of religious and political points of view, but I try to keep my scope on things "martial" and try to be fair and balanced.

You guys are skilled in different martial areas; TTE is big on the internal arts, judo, weapons and combatives and whole lot of eclectic topics. Whereas you are more wrestling, shuajiao, muaythai/karate and conditioning - if I'm not mistaken.

Its too bad that the two of you can't get along because you guys interests are complimentary - TTE's got a vast amount of knowledge of Chinese medicine, health, martial arts culture too and you have the language background, travel experience and contacts.

[Sagacious Lu]

You seem to have a hundred reasons for wanting to kick a civvies ass. Why not reserve that for the enemy?

This says everything that needs to be said about the OP.

[Ben Grimm]

You break Rule 11, you will get your ass kicked. Seen it back home in Australia. US Navy comes in for leave, somebody calls them one of the terms as mentioned in Rule 11 and, they're not happy. What's worse is if you use the wrong term. You call a Marine a "Grunt" for example and you know it's on. You get your ass kicked.

[Middleweight]

TTE and a few others consider everyone who doesn't kiss their ass to be an 'enemy.'

Easy bub. These guys do get a lot of pressure. You know, people shooting at you. Media lying like a sidewalk about what you are really doing... and remember;

There are jerks in every kind of camp you can think of. Our job is to avoid being the jerk in THIS camp

[Middleweight]

Hey Sag Lu: Well-said.

[Middleweight]

You break Rule 11, you will get your ass kicked. Seen it back home in Australia. US Navy comes in for leave, somebody calls them one of the terms as mentioned in Rule 11 and, they're not happy. What's worse is if you use the wrong term. You call a Marine a "Grunt" for example and you know it's on. You get your ass kicked.

Feel free to do just that. If you end up kicking my a--, you will still end up with a busted schnozz, and YOU can go tell your buddies how you took down dangerous 63 yr old man

I don't think you are a member of the military. You are trying too hard to impress us


Please refrain from being a jerk

If this is possible

[Ben Grimm]

I never said I was in the military. I never said I would kick your ass. I'm just saying I've seen it happen as a result of that rule being broken. So I suggest you just chill out, OK?

[Tant01]

:::smile:::

Feel free to do just that. If you end up kicking my a--, you will still end up with a busted schnozz, and YOU can go tell your buddies how you took down dangerous 63 yr old man

I don't think you are a member of the military. You are trying too hard to impress us


Please refrain from being a jerk

If this is possible

LOL While I appreciate the spirit of your message (VERY MUCH) Please keep in mind the intended humor of the thread.

I'm a Navy vet with family and friends in other branches. As silly as it may seem there is some truth to number eleven.

Try not to take anything here too personal.

It's quite a diverse community, if you take time to get a feel for the requlars it won't take you long to make friends.

Welcome aboard...

[Middleweight]

LOL While I appreciate the spirit of your message (VERY MUCH) Please keep in mind the intended humor of the thread.

I'm a Navy vet with family and friends in other branches. As silly as it may seem there is some truth to number eleven.

Try not to take anything here too personal.

It's quite a diverse community, if you take time to get a feel for the requlars it won't take you long to make friends.

Welcome aboard...

T'ks

As for rule 11: Hopefully the soldier will be able to differentiate between someone trying to play a role, and an innocent mistake

[Middleweight]

I never said I was in the military. I never said I would kick your ass. I'm just saying I've seen it happen as a result of that rule being broken. So I suggest you just chill out, OK?

Actually, I am quite calm, even a bit 'chilly'

Want some? I made it with an extra can of Chili beans. Turn you into a real gas plant. OOPS! Forgot, you got lots of 'gas' already!






J/K

[Ben Grimm]

Haha! Ok, you got me there. Is it just me though or is it getting colder each winter?