Proud Marine Dad said:
They can't even technically swear at recruits now thanks to the "concerned mother's of America" who want their sons to be pussies. Sad!elcap1999 said:
As I recall from several Devil Dogs I worked with, they've said over the years that pissed off and displeased with their recruits is the default mode of any respectable DI... that and they need to have a sharply acidic comedic wit that would make Don Rickles and Lisa Lampinelli blush...
Proud Marine Dad said:They can't even technically swear at recruits now thanks to the "concerned mother's of America" who want their sons to be pussies. Sad!
I'm thinking that's more to do with not wanting anyone to slip up too badly in front of politicians who visit a base, because that would kinda ruin the well disciplined image of the military.Proud Marine Dad said:They can't even technically swear at recruits now thanks to the "concerned mother's of America" who want their sons to be pussies. Sad!
Speaking from experience there are many ways around that... ask your son if he uses the "knuckle grab approach"Proud Marine Dad said:They can't even technically swear at recruits now thanks to the "concerned mother's of America" who want their sons to be pussies. Sad!
He got in trouble once when he went beyond what he is supposed to. They discipline you but they really like DI's doing that.sp33d said:Speaking from experience there are many ways around that... ask your son if he uses the "knuckle grab approach"
Oh man I miss murdering recruits....thanks for making my night and bringing back great memories...
Edit..I should probably say murdering as in not literally , PMD's son and MX knows what I mean..
Yeah I know all about being disciplined for that..I was almost was court martial (fitness report reflected instead luckily due to my seniors assistance) cause I lost it on some slob of a recruit....it's more serious then I ever imagined even though they taught us what NOT to do in DI school, I just couldn't help it...that is one stressful job...never worked more hours in my life...essentially you live with those recruits especially being the "heavy belt" or junior DI on the team...Proud Marine Dad said:He got in trouble once when he went beyond what he is supposed to. They discipline you but they really like DI's doing that.
I know what you mean my friend. My son was the third hat on his last cycle and they worked his ass into the ground!sp33d said:Yeah I know all about being disciplined for that..I was almost was court martial (fitness report reflected instead luckily due to my seniors assistance) cause I lost it on some slob of a recruit....it's more serious then I ever imagined even though they taught us what NOT to do in DI school, I just couldn't help it...that is one stressful job...never worked more hours in my life...essentially you live with those recruits especially being the "heavy belt" or junior DI on the team...
It's disgusting how much backstabbing goes on with DI's...Kind of a oxymoron isn't it especially what we are teaching and drilling into the recruits...but yeah you slowly learn that no DI is your "true" friend...sad, very sad...Proud Marine Dad said:It was funny when I visited him in December Smitty-deuce.
We went to graduation of his class and afterward when we were standing around shooting the BS a recruit that just graduated comes walking up after the graduation ceremonies with his arm around his girlfriend. Oh shit! PDA (Public Display of Affection). Off he storms towards the new Marine and corrects him as the kid drops his arm off his girl like she had the plague and say, "Yes sir!"
Afterwards the new Marine's dad comes up to my son and introduces himself and thanks my son for correcting him. It was classic!
I know what you mean my friend. My son was the third hat on his last cycle and they worked his ass into the ground!
He lost 20 lbs as the heavy was his friend who basically screwed him over to better himself. It's a shame how much back stabbing goes on in that area.
After he corrected him he walks over to the other DI's and says, "After 13 weeks they still don't get it!" Hahasp33d said:It's disgusting how much backstabbing goes on with DI's...Kind of a oxymoron isn't it especially what we are teaching and drilling into the recruits...but yeah you slowly learn that no DI is your "true" friend...sad, very sad...
And I love hearing stories like that about recruits after graduation lmfao hahahah
Must have been a very long time cause we don't like "sir sandwiches" any more...it was only "sir" after the address never before and after ....ArkansasJack said:drill instructor sir yes sir dam it's been 26 years for me.
Yes that has changed and many of us are used to it from the Full Metal Jacket movie. Love that movie!sp33d said:Must have been a very long time cause we don't like "sir sandwiches" any more...it was only "sir" after the address never before and after ....
Semper Fi my friend
No. Will look into that. Thanks Marine. Ooh rah!sp33d said:F$&!!?n love that movie as well.....I seriously get goose bumps when I watch that flick...
PMD, you ever see or hear of the documentary "Ears open, eye balls , click"?
If not check it out ...