Quote Originally Posted by navycb
Too many new recruits that thought that the military was a country club and if they got yelled at would go crying to their mommy and congressman.
Oh, it's worse, trust me. You think I'm soft... I'm hard edged by todays standards.

Quote Originally Posted by navycb
I thought the step above the "bull enlisted guy" was the division officer (or in my case the company commander)? How would you feel if one of your subordinates went over your head? Way over your head, I doubt you would be very happy about it.
DivO, though an officer, still falls below the COB on the chain of command. In fact... the COB is held in nearly equal status as the XO.
And the whole Navy has gone to the point where a first class has about the same power as a third. It's almost like the Navy mandates people go over my head.

Quote Originally Posted by navycb
Now I am in no way questioning your military service or dedication, lord knows I could never be locked up in one of those tin cans but the fact of the matter is that while you and me and everyone else on this board love the kilt lifestyle it just doesn't fit in to mainstream military lifestyle. When I was in earrings were authorized in civillian clothes off base, but heaven help you if your platoon commander or chief caught you with one. And I can guarrentee you that those officers in that photo had to get special permission to wear the kilt with dinner dress uniforms.
The thing that irks me as that the guy was coming to an area that's basically an office. NOT to the boat itself.
And the earring thing still applies.