Wuby Enlisted 05/28/09 - Page 3 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Alan_Hepburn · 06-15-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sra4031

Do not volunteer for anything. The better the assignment sounds, the worse it is.

I'll offer a counterpoint to that - my first week in Basic back in 1971 I volunteered for one thing that was the best decision I have ever made: AIRBORNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously - back then pay for a lowly E1 was $78 per month - jump pay added an additional $55 per month to that! And passing Jump School and getting assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division makes you part of one of the best groups in the Army - you get to look down on all those "legs" forever

GeorgiaRoller · 06-15-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smurf

pay attention in class......you don't get a second chance in EOD".

True Dat!................Listen to the old man Wuby

omegajim · 06-15-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Seriously - back then pay for a lowly E1 was $78 per month - jump pay added an additional $55 per month to that! And passing Jump School and getting assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division makes you part of one of the best groups in the Army - you get to look down on all those "legs" forever

begging your pardon, sir, but didn't all those guys from "easy company" think they were going to get out of running all over heck only to find out.

they had to run all over heck anyway.

and dig in at some god forbidden town called bastogne.

but it's always good to aim a bit higher and go for the gold.

do well wuby, and good luck.

buster · 06-16-2009, 09:55 AM

Bravo Wuby.

The best bit of advice for basic, I can give is to..

1. Keep your head down and not get noticed.

2. Do whatever you are told, when you are told, without question.

3. Remember Basic is only a handful of weeks long and life is so much different once you become operational.

I don't know about your forces, but we only started being treated like living entities once we had finished Basic and moved onto trade training, then we got treated like human beings, when we became operational.

After all that I stuck it for 27 years and wouldn't change it for the world.

So here's to you mate!

**inspiron** · 06-16-2009, 10:01 AM

I was never in the military myself, but from what I've heard, basic can be very different, depending upon which branch of the service you're in.

From what I've heard, basic training is the hardest for the Marines and the Army. The DI's job is to 'break' the newbies, much like a trainer 'breaks' a young horse so that it accepts the saddle and rider. I've heard that it's a physical torture and an emotional rollercoaster.

I haven't heard much about Navy or Air Force basic training, but the way that the jugheads snicker about it, it must be much easier...

JmalB · 06-16-2009, 10:04 AM

It goes Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force. Hardest/longest to easiest/shortest.

Wuby The Wabbit · 06-16-2009, 08:32 PM

lets not forget about homeland securities best and brightest.....the coast guard.....HAHA their basic is only 8 weeks long. Snicker puddle pirates lol

**inspiron** · 06-17-2009, 05:06 AM

If I were to chose a branch of the military, my natural laziness would probably lead me to the National Guard. I assume that their basic training involves drinking lots of beer and trying not to get shot by a buddy.

Rae · 06-17-2009, 02:00 PM

Wuby,

How old are you? Just curious......

HAMMERPETE · 06-17-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

Gaah ... he joined the bomb squad?

Of all the jobs that I would NEVER volunteer for ... that's damn close to the top of the list!

Good luck to him!

sheet! blowing stuff up was the bestest of fun.......whoops

Good luck Wuby....TWO things "if it ticks and whitsle run for cover. "
The other...when indoubt BLOW IT UP!

Wuby The Wabbit · 06-17-2009, 09:00 PM

19

**inspiron** · 06-18-2009, 02:34 AM

Why does that remind me of a song ... ?

**intimid8er** · 06-18-2009, 08:31 AM

Steely Dan?

buster · 06-18-2009, 08:49 AM

N-n-n-n-n-no, Paul Hardcastle.

Rae · 06-18-2009, 10:55 AM

Ohhh, ok. yeah, I was in Aviation Ord. when I was in the Navy on the ship. EOD is good because if and when you get out you can work as a contractor w/ the USN or whatever doing the same thing. They get paid.....

You probably already know this.

Good luck!

Wuby The Wabbit · 06-18-2009, 09:04 PM

Thanks for the info rae ill be sure to remember that when I get out hopefully in 20 years of service

Smurf · 06-19-2009, 11:57 PM

I like the new Avatar !!!!!!!!

P.S..................Yes, Thanks Rea.........A vote of confidence is always welcome.

tallannie · 06-20-2009, 09:05 AM

I think it takes 30 years to get a decent pension now....?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wuby The Wabbit

Thanks for the info rae ill be sure to remember that when I get out hopefully in 20 years of service

otdriver · 06-20-2009, 11:29 AM

Fair well my friend, and thank you for your service

. The best advise that I can give you is don't listen to all the advise that others give you. Do what is best for you, nobody can tell what's best for you except you. You'll know what decision to make when the time comes.

pugsly · 06-20-2009, 05:38 PM

is it wrong if i am jealous of wuby? i am not allowed in the millitary (something about being commited a few years ago, something else about epilepsy and even further something about my ankles dont bend due to club foot when i was an infant the operation was never done right and its to late to go get it redone) so have fun wuby and give us some good stories later

06-16-2009, 09:55 AM	#44 (permalink)
buster Baft Dastard Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: K7 VZ M800 Intruder (M50 Boulevard): V45 Magna: Yamaha XJ900 Diversion Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 4,003	Bravo Wuby. The best bit of advice for basic, I can give is to.. 1. Keep your head down and not get noticed. 2. Do whatever you are told, when you are told, without question. 3. Remember Basic is only a handful of weeks long and life is so much different once you become operational. I don't know about your forces, but we only started being treated like living entities once we had finished Basic and moved onto trade training, then we got treated like human beings, when we became operational. After all that I stuck it for 27 years and wouldn't change it for the world. So here's to you mate! __________________ When God rides, he rides in Scotland. I know this for a fact, because people often confuse him with me..!!

06-16-2009, 10:01 AM	#45 (permalink)
inspiron Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 13,036	I was never in the military myself, but from what I've heard, basic can be very different, depending upon which branch of the service you're in. From what I've heard, basic training is the hardest for the Marines and the Army. The DI's job is to 'break' the newbies, much like a trainer 'breaks' a young horse so that it accepts the saddle and rider. I've heard that it's a physical torture and an emotional rollercoaster. I haven't heard much about Navy or Air Force basic training, but the way that the jugheads snicker about it, it must be much easier... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

06-16-2009, 08:32 PM	#47 (permalink)
Wuby The Wabbit Fourth gear and illegal Join Date: Feb 2007 Bike: 2008 sv650 KZ has SOLD Location: Locust Grove GA. Posts: 750	lets not forget about homeland securities best and brightest.....the coast guard.....HAHA their basic is only 8 weeks long. Snicker puddle pirates lol __________________ Wuby the Wabbit Wan Down the WailWoad Twacks in the Wain EHHH WHATS UP DOC?

06-17-2009, 05:06 AM	#48 (permalink)
inspiron Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 13,036	If I were to chose a branch of the military, my natural laziness would probably lead me to the National Guard. I assume that their basic training involves drinking lots of beer and trying not to get shot by a buddy. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

06-17-2009, 02:00 PM	#49 (permalink)
Rae Foil Inspector Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 2008 Harley-Davidson Deluxe "Black Beauty" Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 992	Wuby, How old are you? Just curious...... __________________ A Rae of Sunshine...

06-17-2009, 09:00 PM	#51 (permalink)
Wuby The Wabbit Fourth gear and illegal Join Date: Feb 2007 Bike: 2008 sv650 KZ has SOLD Location: Locust Grove GA. Posts: 750	19 __________________ Wuby the Wabbit Wan Down the WailWoad Twacks in the Wain EHHH WHATS UP DOC?

06-18-2009, 02:34 AM	#52 (permalink)
inspiron Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 13,036	Why does that remind me of a song ... ? __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

06-18-2009, 08:31 AM	#53 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,867	Steely Dan? __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

06-18-2009, 08:49 AM	#54 (permalink)
buster Baft Dastard Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: K7 VZ M800 Intruder (M50 Boulevard): V45 Magna: Yamaha XJ900 Diversion Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 4,003	N-n-n-n-n-no, Paul Hardcastle. __________________ When God rides, he rides in Scotland. I know this for a fact, because people often confuse him with me..!!

06-18-2009, 10:55 AM	#55 (permalink)
Rae Foil Inspector Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 2008 Harley-Davidson Deluxe "Black Beauty" Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 992	Ohhh, ok. yeah, I was in Aviation Ord. when I was in the Navy on the ship. EOD is good because if and when you get out you can work as a contractor w/ the USN or whatever doing the same thing. They get paid..... You probably already know this. Good luck! __________________ A Rae of Sunshine...

06-18-2009, 09:04 PM	#56 (permalink)
Wuby The Wabbit Fourth gear and illegal Join Date: Feb 2007 Bike: 2008 sv650 KZ has SOLD Location: Locust Grove GA. Posts: 750	Thanks for the info rae ill be sure to remember that when I get out hopefully in 20 years of service __________________ Wuby the Wabbit Wan Down the WailWoad Twacks in the Wain EHHH WHATS UP DOC?

06-19-2009, 11:57 PM	#57 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,452	I like the new Avatar !!!!!!!! P.S..................Yes, Thanks Rea.........A vote of confidence is always welcome. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

06-20-2009, 11:29 AM	#59 (permalink)
otdriver Found second gear by accident Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2009 V Star 950 Location: Intersection of I-81 and I-70 Posts: 347	Fair well my friend, and thank you for your service. The best advise that I can give you is don't listen to all the advise that others give you. Do what is best for you, nobody can tell what's best for you except you. You'll know what decision to make when the time comes. __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" -Benjamin Franklin-

06-20-2009, 05:38 PM	#60 (permalink)
pugsly Third gear and cruising Join Date: Oct 2008 Bike: 2007 Yamaha 650 Classic Raven Paint Scheme Location: southeastern ky Posts: 505	is it wrong if i am jealous of wuby? i am not allowed in the millitary (something about being commited a few years ago, something else about epilepsy and even further something about my ankles dont bend due to club foot when i was an infant the operation was never done right and its to late to go get it redone) so have fun wuby and give us some good stories later __________________ Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'sir' without adding, 'you're making a scene

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