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So, this has happened a couple of times. I'm in the Air Force. Almost all my non-ROTC friends know this and (mostly) respect my decision. The only real problem is when they ask me what I plan on doing when I get commissioned. I'm usually joking, but I answer with the Air Force phrase of "break stuff and kill people." They, for the most part, are shocked/appalled at this admission. I just want to throttle them sometimes. I mean, what do you think those things on the wings of our planes are for? Why do you think we're taught hand-to-hand combat and given weapon's training?
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For fun?Originally posted by Hobbs View Post
I think it's more that you are blunt. They may be looking for something more like fly jets, helicopters, predators. Not kick ass and take names in style.Violence has resolved more conflicts than anything else. The contrary opinion that violence doesn't solve anything is merely wishful thinking at its worst. - Starship Troopers -
Well, I will admit it's a lotta fun. I'm really hoping for Security Forces so I can be bad-ass with my '9.Comment
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o_O So its ok to kill defensive people in a plane, buts its wrong to defend oneself from bullies? I'm confused man.Toilet Paper has been "bath tissue" for the longest time, and it really chaps my ass - Blas
I AM THE MAN of the house! I wear the pants!!! But uh...my wife buys the pants so....yeah.Comment
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As someone not at all knowledgeable about such things, I wonder how useful hand-to-hand combat is supposed to be in the Air Force. At least, it makes for an interesting mental picture
"My in-laws are country people and at night you can hear their distinctive howl."Comment
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Well it's useful to our ground crews, as well as our Combat Air Controllers and other SOF groups. Our Security Forces benefit from it when securing an airbase, as well as when they are in QRF (Quick Reaction Force). Similarly, any airman can be augmented into SF or the QRF to fill holes left due to other airmen being infirmed, TDY, or casualties.
Here's a link on USAF SOF: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_For...ations_CommandComment
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I would guess it also helps if one is shot down.I am a sexy shoeless god of war!
Minus the sexy and I'm wearing shoes.Comment
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Reflexes training? Staying fit?Violence has resolved more conflicts than anything else. The contrary opinion that violence doesn't solve anything is merely wishful thinking at its worst. - Starship TroopersComment
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I think he was providing other reasons as to why HTH training might be useful... perhaps without seeing your post explaining it but still *shrug*Originally posted by Hobbs View Post
Didn't the last Top Sniper competition have an Air-force team or two? I seem to remember them having a pretty funky pistol shooting style (laying back firing between their legs O.o odd... but damn did it ever work) If there's one thing I've learned studying up on the US military (to say nothing of other nation's) it's that things are almost never cut and dry...All units: IRENE
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Not sure. I don't keep up with SOF because I don't wanna be one. SF is fine for me if I don't get a rated slot.Comment
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Maybe they all buy into those commercials the Army used to put out there, and think all military personell do is camp out for a week or so and build houses.Comment
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Combat Rescue Officers [CRO] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-75vfO1hjI
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I think if someone joins any military branch because they want to kill people its going to be a tad unsettling for people who are told this.Comment
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