Polarbear6
Active Member
18th Airborne Corps is a good example of mass confusion.
So is the 101st Airborne Div.
18th Airborne Corps is a good example of mass confusion.
18th Airborne Corps is a good example of mass confusion.
Interesting point. In that leadership position people should be held to a higher standard but I see no productive point in trying to demand perfection.It's still a lie, regardless of the units and their issues. As an adult, he knew he was lying. He's supposed to be setting examples, etc. I know they'll probably whitewash this but knowing what we know now, he should not be trusted to be truthful in the future. I may be too tough on him but that's my two bits!
Interesting point. In that leadership position people should be held to a higher standard but I see no productive point in trying to demand perfection.
There have to be standards and they have to be enforced. The line DOES have to be drawn somewhere.
We were told by our 1sgt to wear them. Came home on R&R and had a couple guys try to buy me some beers while waiting on my flight home. Should have came up with something good...Yup, we were under 18th for a bit while deployed.
Never got confused and told anyone I was airborne though. There were a few who ran out and got the patches to wear as their combat patch instead of 13th COSCOM, 3Corps, or the unit patch.
That should be the expected standard. Trying to enforce that as an absolute is going to be real rough.It's easy to set the standard for this issue .....................Don't Lie! I know everyone has lied at some point in their lifetime but as most of us grow older it's not difficult to tell the truth. I became pretty good at spotting "mis-truths", (meaning lies) while dealing with students, parents, teachers, and administrators over the years. Young folks aren't very good at lying. They have to "learn" to be better. The very best way to keep from lying is if you don't want to answer a question or simply tell the truth, don't answer. You might get accused of doing something you shouldn't have, but it won't be lying.
That should be the expected standard. Trying to enforce that as an absolute is going to be real rough.
Well sure, in a bar, drunk trying to get some chick to go home with ya maybe!!No one has ever exaggerated their experience or ability...ever or just misspoke in an awkward situation?
From video clip:
VaGuy: [asks him if vet, what branch]
HomelessGuy: Army
VaGuy: What Unit?
HomelessGuy: special forces
VaGuy: special forces. What years? I was in special forces
So HomelessGuy did not answer with which unit so VaGuy just identified himself with same answer homeless guy gave. Not seeing how anything is seriously wrong here. Not like he put 5th SF on his resume.
A beret negates the point of wearing any kind of hat. Same with the **** caps.Pretty sure everyone who was told to start wearing a Beret was against it too.