Acoisa 0 #1 January 5, 2009 Just wondering if going to the military would have made me a more diciplined person in terms of cleaning my flat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #2 January 5, 2009 Neat? Not as a rule, but you learn to be neat when you have to be. Disciplined? Yes, in several ways. Cleaning is not always one of those.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #3 January 5, 2009 I can clean pretty well when I put my mind to it... but I learned it from my dad... not through the military... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #4 January 5, 2009 Nope - I treated it like a job, just like any other. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MikeJD 0 #5 January 5, 2009 Dunno, but in the UK you can spot (ex-)military men because they wear bigger wrist watches than other people. And when it's hot they wear 'sporty' shorts with socks. I wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the forces, because I'm not very good at being yelled at. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites micduran 0 #6 January 5, 2009 I was in the military and I am far from neat. ugh. I did keep a lot of my Military bearing and discipline, though.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LaRusic 0 #7 January 5, 2009 doubt it, my apartment is usually a mess, not dirty just cluttered with dive gear, rock climbing gear, skydive stuff. On the other hand when i go to work, my uniform, boots are in imaculate condition. Im more diciplined and neat at work, not really at home hahaThe Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aresye 0 #8 January 5, 2009 It really depends on the individual character. I continuously try my best to be as squared away as possible, both on and off duty. So yes, I keep my stuff all neat and organized. There are a lot of people who don't keep their stuff neat and orderly in the military. We simply call them shitbags.Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #9 January 5, 2009 Quote I wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the forces, because I'm not very good at being yelled at. I'm not sure anyone is really GOOD at being yelled at... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #10 January 5, 2009 Quote Quote I wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the forces, because I'm not very good at being yelled at. I'm not sure anyone is really GOOD at being yelled at... That's a whuffo approach to the military. You only see the shit they show you on TV. It hasn't been bad to me. I worked in the civilian world from the age of 12 to 23 and in the military since. It has by far exceeded my expectations. There are multiple jobs you can do. its not the same old cubicle day in and day out. As far as neater? probably not. More disciplined? absolutely (on average)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beerlight 0 #11 January 5, 2009 Didn't teach me neatness, but it did teach me patience. And the most important, how to drink beer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #12 January 5, 2009 Quote Quote Quote I wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the forces, because I'm not very good at being yelled at. I'm not sure anyone is really GOOD at being yelled at... That's a whuffo approach to the military. You only see the shit they show you on TV. Oh absolutely... I've never been yelled at... even/especially in my initial training... I was just saying that IMHO no one is really good at being yelled at... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthewcline 0 #13 January 5, 2009 When you get married, this too will change! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #14 January 5, 2009 Quote When you get married, this too will change! Matt Well that's different... and I wasn't suggesting that I've never been yelled at ever... just never by anyone in the military... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites missg8tordivr 0 #15 January 5, 2009 I know a few military guys that are not that cleanly at all....that is more from the individual character. If your not married....You can always get a wife and have her do it for you. edit to add....that if you think I am serious your going to have one hell of a rocky marriage! *** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #16 January 5, 2009 QuoteDunno, but in the UK you can spot (ex-)military men because they wear bigger wrist watches than other people. And when it's hot they wear 'sporty' shorts with socks. I wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the forces, because I'm not very good at being yelled at. That's O.K, you're not allowed to shout at squadies anymore - it hurts their feelings. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #17 January 5, 2009 Quote Oh absolutely... I've never been yelled at... even/especially in my initial training... I was just saying that IMHO no one is really good at being welled at... Maybe it was my way o fthinking but when I joined I didnt get yelled at. we got rushed around alot but its just a big game. My TI/DI was 6'7" without his hat. He wasn't meek at all but I saw through the game and when he spoke to me it was always in a normal voice. BUT HE DID YELL at people who couldnt pull their weight. The funniest thing was when we were in formation one of the guys (total moron) in front of me did something dumb again (i cant remember what) so the TI got in his face. You know, with the brim of his hat in his face. He chewed the guy out and when he guy responded was where the magic came. Here's a transcript His name was Strein (pronounced Strain) Strein: Sir, no, Sir. TI: Strein, did you brush your teeth today? Strein: Yes Sir. TI: Did you have a shit sandwich for lunch? Strein: Yes Sir! I was standing right behind strein and I let out a short laagh that must've sounded more like someone making a fart sound. The TI looked at me forced his smile away and continued his chew out. when he was done he looked at me as he walked passed me with a smile shaking his head. That was 12 years ago.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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slotperfect 7 #2 January 5, 2009 Neat? Not as a rule, but you learn to be neat when you have to be. Disciplined? Yes, in several ways. Cleaning is not always one of those.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #3 January 5, 2009 I can clean pretty well when I put my mind to it... but I learned it from my dad... not through the military... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #4 January 5, 2009 Nope - I treated it like a job, just like any other. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #5 January 5, 2009 Dunno, but in the UK you can spot (ex-)military men because they wear bigger wrist watches than other people. And when it's hot they wear 'sporty' shorts with socks. I wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the forces, because I'm not very good at being yelled at. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #6 January 5, 2009 I was in the military and I am far from neat. ugh. I did keep a lot of my Military bearing and discipline, though.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #7 January 5, 2009 doubt it, my apartment is usually a mess, not dirty just cluttered with dive gear, rock climbing gear, skydive stuff. On the other hand when i go to work, my uniform, boots are in imaculate condition. Im more diciplined and neat at work, not really at home hahaThe Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aresye 0 #8 January 5, 2009 It really depends on the individual character. I continuously try my best to be as squared away as possible, both on and off duty. So yes, I keep my stuff all neat and organized. There are a lot of people who don't keep their stuff neat and orderly in the military. We simply call them shitbags.Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #9 January 5, 2009 Quote I wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the forces, because I'm not very good at being yelled at. I'm not sure anyone is really GOOD at being yelled at... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #10 January 5, 2009 Quote Quote I wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the forces, because I'm not very good at being yelled at. I'm not sure anyone is really GOOD at being yelled at... That's a whuffo approach to the military. You only see the shit they show you on TV. It hasn't been bad to me. I worked in the civilian world from the age of 12 to 23 and in the military since. It has by far exceeded my expectations. There are multiple jobs you can do. its not the same old cubicle day in and day out. As far as neater? probably not. More disciplined? absolutely (on average)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #11 January 5, 2009 Didn't teach me neatness, but it did teach me patience. And the most important, how to drink beer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #12 January 5, 2009 Quote Quote Quote I wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the forces, because I'm not very good at being yelled at. I'm not sure anyone is really GOOD at being yelled at... That's a whuffo approach to the military. You only see the shit they show you on TV. Oh absolutely... I've never been yelled at... even/especially in my initial training... I was just saying that IMHO no one is really good at being yelled at... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #13 January 5, 2009 When you get married, this too will change! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #14 January 5, 2009 Quote When you get married, this too will change! Matt Well that's different... and I wasn't suggesting that I've never been yelled at ever... just never by anyone in the military... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missg8tordivr 0 #15 January 5, 2009 I know a few military guys that are not that cleanly at all....that is more from the individual character. If your not married....You can always get a wife and have her do it for you. edit to add....that if you think I am serious your going to have one hell of a rocky marriage! *** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #16 January 5, 2009 QuoteDunno, but in the UK you can spot (ex-)military men because they wear bigger wrist watches than other people. And when it's hot they wear 'sporty' shorts with socks. I wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the forces, because I'm not very good at being yelled at. That's O.K, you're not allowed to shout at squadies anymore - it hurts their feelings. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 January 5, 2009 Quote Oh absolutely... I've never been yelled at... even/especially in my initial training... I was just saying that IMHO no one is really good at being welled at... Maybe it was my way o fthinking but when I joined I didnt get yelled at. we got rushed around alot but its just a big game. My TI/DI was 6'7" without his hat. He wasn't meek at all but I saw through the game and when he spoke to me it was always in a normal voice. BUT HE DID YELL at people who couldnt pull their weight. The funniest thing was when we were in formation one of the guys (total moron) in front of me did something dumb again (i cant remember what) so the TI got in his face. You know, with the brim of his hat in his face. He chewed the guy out and when he guy responded was where the magic came. Here's a transcript His name was Strein (pronounced Strain) Strein: Sir, no, Sir. TI: Strein, did you brush your teeth today? Strein: Yes Sir. TI: Did you have a shit sandwich for lunch? Strein: Yes Sir! I was standing right behind strein and I let out a short laagh that must've sounded more like someone making a fart sound. The TI looked at me forced his smile away and continued his chew out. when he was done he looked at me as he walked passed me with a smile shaking his head. That was 12 years ago.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
