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Cry Havok and let loose the dogs of the [Military Thread]
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Could try to find a picture of para rescue in action, I hear they are pretty bad ass.
I'm in training with two PJs. They are really in a class of their own.
Let 'em eat fucking pineapples!
So shouldn't all the branches be of people behind a desk then? Pretty sure every branch has a ton of office jobs, the army has more than anyone else.
Who told you that? That's totally false. Military members are subject to UCMJ at all times, regardless of location. If what you say were true, nobody in the military would ever get busted for adultery under UCMJ (which happens all the damn time) because they'd just hit up an off-base hotel.
.... which is exactly why it's a picture of a cool plane. just like there is a picture of a cool black dude about to jump out of an airplane with a parachute on for the army. I don't jump out of planes. I am also not cool. Or black
who cares you big whiny babbies?
that seaman looks funny though
Poor example since Adultery isn't illegal in most places. Their belief is that since the ones getting DUI's are being charged in civilian court, charging them again in military court (or even simply giving them an article 15) violates double jeopardy.
I know UCMJ affects us anytime and everywhere, I was reporting what has been happening in my unit. What I was trying to say is that, in my unit, they defer charges under UCMJ if civilian charges are pressed.
Gotcha, I just didn't read it that way and didn't want to leave a potentially misleading piece of info there. It's amazing the shit some commanders buy without giving it a second thought.
I'm in Germany, so the German govt doesn't fall under double jeopardy. In the US it may be different, but here's why I think that situation is the way it is. Article 111 requires a .10 BAC, whereas most states will tag you at .08. Therefore, it is much easier (and sonetimes quicker) to get a conviction in the civilian court than through UCMJ process. Or Soldiers simply aren't qualifying for UCMJ, which happens here as well.
A smart commander will be basing that judgement to defer to civilian proceedings on advice from their JAG counsel. Mine calls up JAG and TDS for just about every fine detail to make himself smart and get all the details right.
Also, I believe double jeopardy specifically applies only to being tried for the same crime. It could e argued that there is a distinct similarity between state DUI and UCMJ Article 111, but they are two distinct laws. Hence, you could be processed under both (or the more severe one).
Well in one sense it does violate double jeopardy in that you are being punished more than once for the same offense. They may be distinct laws, but they cover the same single crime. AFAIK the only time that is allowed is when adding a conspiracy charge.
But then we enter the murky waters of sovereignty. It has been allowed for federal charges to be assessed along with state charges, that could allow for UCMJ (federal) to go along with the state's DUI charge. But not being a lawyer, this is more speculation than anything else.
Bottom line really is: don't drink and drive, especially in the military. Don't do drugs either, you will get caught eventually.
Oh, if only it were that easy. But then again, I've become jaded and cynical about junior enlisted being able to be rational.
It's not just the E4 and below though. We have an E5 (who is, or was, getting ready for E6) get a DUI during our block leave following deployment. But you're right, you can bend over backwards to accommodate people and they will continue to do the wrong thing. We have a DUI fund at staff duty, it gets used, but we still have people who don't use it. We make people aware of all the different avenues of getting home for free during the holidays (AAA does this, and you don't have to be a member). We even have dozens of volunteers to be DD's or at least come pick foks up (myself included). And they STILL insist on driving drunk.
You can't rest the problem at the feet of the junior enlisted, looking at the blotters I have seen all ranks getting DUI's.
I drank a lot in the army, but I'm glad I never did anything as stupid as getting a DUI.
That is not really a seaman, pretty sure it's just a guy in a costume.
If you guys want different pictures, less bitching and moping, and more posting what you actualy want.
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Basically, I don't think there is anything the military can really do to stop it. In my squadron there were maybe a 20 DUIs while I was there (couple years) and I don't think there was a single accident, so maybe it is working in that regard. But as far as I can tell, most people just don't care.
Army Ranger defends his wife from three drunken yahoos, and he gets convicted of manslaughter? In Alabama? Sure.......
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AADD, free service that will not only get you but get your car too and drive both home, run by the Air Force.
We have a mandatory sober squad in every platoon, rotating each weekend. They're going to be sober anyways so may as well take them along and make them DD for you.
Downtown is literally a 15 minute (if that) walk from the barracks along well lit streets in a nice neighborhood patrolled by both Polizei and MPs/SFs.
We have a Courtesy Patrol of Officers and Senior NCOs from local units with TMPs under orders to give Soldiers a ride if necessary to prevent a DUI.
To top all that off, if I am going to get a 3AM phone call about a drunk Soldier, because I most certainly will, then I would prefer it to be FROM the Soldier needing a ride to the barracks. Not only does it mean there's no DUI, it'll take less time to do than waiting at the MP station, taking them to the barracks, filling out the OPREP and then the subsequent paperwork and time wasted on ASAP and Article 15/GOMOR. I would be thrilled for a Soldier to call me late at night while I'm asleep to say "Hey sir, I need a ride and have no money and can you please help?" I won't bitch them out, I wouldn't complain once, and when it was done I would go back to sleep and revel in the knowledge that I won't have to hear about it Monday at PT.
I was pulling for a picture of an actual person, not just a picture of an airplane. =p
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Now we're getting picky.
There's a great picture that's entirely overused in the Air Force CE community, but it's of a team repairing one end of a runway while a C-17 or C-141 lands in the background. I'll see if I can find it. Or I could just wait I'm sure it'll pop up again in my day to day life shortly haha.
For now, this will do.
army would be brad pitt from inglorious basterds
marine corps would be will smith from independence day
navy would be tom cruise from top gun
air force would be.... help me out here... starscream from transformers
i don't know any movies that involve the air force specifically though
Even Cadet Land is getting crazy on the DUI Stuff. We now have our seniors acting as DDs now for the weekend Cadets. DUIs going up or something like that?
Army should be Bill Murray from Stripes or Pauly Shore from In the Army Now.
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alright, I concede army to bill murray and air force should be Rhody
make it happen!!!!
Turns out my contract left that part out. =\
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I love these Academy Spirit Videos. US Navy tearing it up to Taio Cruiz.
I should have been more clear, people don't see the harm in it so they do it. It is still a problem to use AADD because then you have to get your car the next day. I don't think there is a way the military (at least air force from my experience) can change it. Most people just don't care that much.
Air Force / E4 / Aircraft Maintenance (Heavies).
If anyone is thinking of going into, or going into, that career field I'll answer any questions you may have.
That's a C17.
That's probably quite true. They may not see just how dangerous it is for them to get behind the wheel, even buzzed. That may be something that I'll try bringing up and steering safety briefings towards. Not so much telling them not to do something, but telling them WHY not to do something.
And as I said, AADD here will take you AND your car home. Yeah, that's how far they go in Germany to prevent DUIs.
So many times over, THIS. Classic movie, and I've been told I look a little like Harold Ramis. Also, first appearance of the MRAP. Kinda.
So I had noticed. It is also is not the picture I was looking for.
Also, best parody I've seen in a while. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9oeOPUuzTg
the USMJC has provisions for adultary? Are you fucking with me? Seriously?
Damn.
I like the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 WAY better. Its an act of federal government, and is basically supplemental law that military members need to adhere to. So there is no overlap with civilian laws.
Shit like DUI gets your security clearence yanked and gets you months of extras, so people avoid it like the plague.
Seriously, adultary, WTF America, stay out of peoples bedrooms!
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Stateside they would not take your car, they started getting pretty strict with AADD because people were abusing it actually.
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