scott_harpell Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I already did enlist asshole. in what? Inquiring minds want to know... branch? OCS Army. Looking at Counter Intel beause of my language skills, but you never know what you will get. Wouldn't mind doing infantry either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted November 3, 2004 Author Share Posted November 3, 2004 I'd have expected you to try for Special Forces, Green Beret, or SEALS. I guess you're not confident of making the cut. Would you go out for one of those branches knowing you'd be risking getting a Special Forces-caliber wedgie from Mike Adamson every day? Chilling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I already did enlist asshole. in what? Inquiring minds want to know... OCS By which I assume you mean Officer Candidate School with the Marine Corps, rather than Overseas Courier Service or Oregon Climate Service, both of which pop up higher on Google. Do effete college educated officers still get fragged by the grunts? Be careful out there. I'd have expected you to try for Special Forces, Green Beret, or SEALS. I guess you're not confident of making the cut. Actually Off OCS is available for all branches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Point taken, there's a lot I don't know on the matter. Truly though, I am impressed you're acting on your convictions. I don't agree, but I do wish you good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Good luck and take care Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I am hoping that I will be able to go to language school and learn Arabic. I am currently learning Mandarin and have a background in a few other languages. Could be an interesting way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I don't care that there are legitimate criticisms of her performance as attonrney general. Can't argue with this type of thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distel32 Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 when are you leaving scott? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Disltel 32 said when are you leaving scott? You forgot to add "and don't let the door hit your ass on the way out." Luke, you're in danger of being a pansy ass liberal softcore suck up. Make note of the new motif: take no prisoners. You're either with us or you're a fuck the poor fuck the world selfish prick. I didn't make it a partisan world, but don't curse me for playing by the rules the fascist bastards embraced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Green beret is a hat. Special Forces, an elite unit of the Army, uses a green beret as part of their uniform. No surprise to me that Scotty signed up to be an intelligence officer in the Army. REMF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 REMF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Enlisted soldiers are the grunts who do the dirty work, but going to OCS to read radio intercepts in Arabic all day in an air-conditioned trailer is not the same as "enlisting". Make sure you actually tell people what you're doing, Scott. Otherwise, you'll end up as one of those guys who shows off his Iraq Service Medal to people and tells second-hand stories of being "in the shit". Good luck, wherever you end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 You may even run into the dreaded Rear Admiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel_Hutz Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 (edited) REMF. in da rear with the gear, yo but on a serious note, I respect harpo's decision to stand behind his beliefs Edited November 4, 2004 by Lionel_Hutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 As do I--at least he's serving which is far less than most who complain the loudest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted November 4, 2004 Author Share Posted November 4, 2004 REMF? = Rear-entry Motherfucker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Enlisted soldiers are the grunts who do the dirty work, but going to OCS to read radio intercepts in Arabic all day in an air-conditioned trailer is not the same as "enlisting". Make sure you actually tell people what you're doing, Scott. Otherwise, you'll end up as one of those guys who shows off his Iraq Service Medal to people and tells second-hand stories of being "in the shit". Good luck, wherever you end up. I signed up with my second choice being infantry ass clown. You think I will spend my day air conditioned? If you think that humping loads in 120 degree weather is airconditioned, then yes i will be. I picked counter intel. because I can speak many languages and can pick them up fast. I have no problem going into infantry and likely that is what I will be assigned to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeezix Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I enlisted in 1975 and ended up teaching rock climbing ("adventure training")in Leavenworth for the 9th Division in 1977. We also taught skiing at Crystal and led ski mountaineering parties in to Grand Park at Rainier N.P. and bivied in snow caves. We even guided an infantry company from Ft. Lewis up the S. side of Baker. Then I got sent over to Germany to teach skiing in the Bavarian Alps at Garmisch. I saw the Mahre twins compete in a World Cup race there. Our motto was "We ski to keep America free!" Skiing and hashish! Wheeeeeeee!! In between mountain gigs (Special Duty Assignments) I was an 11Charlie 81mm mortar crewman in the Infantry. Fuck Iraq! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 REMF? = Rear-entry Motherfucker? close... rear echelon mother fucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I enlisted in 1975 and ended up teaching rock climbing ("adventure training")in Leavenworth for the 9th Division in 1977. We also taught skiing at Crystal and led ski mountaineering parties in to Grand Park at Rainier N.P. and bivied in snow caves. We even guided an infantry company from Ft. Lewis up the S. side of Baker. Then I got sent over to Germany to teach skiing in the Bavarian Alps at Garmisch. I saw the Mahre twins compete in a World Cup race there. Our motto was "We ski to keep America free!" Skiing and hashish! Wheeeeeeee!! In between mountain gigs (Special Duty Assignments) I was an 11Charlie 81mm mortar crewman in the Infantry. Fuck Iraq! and you guys are harshing my chioce in service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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