Sunday, April 09, 2006
Ring Knockers - Marine Gunny / Start The Week With A Laugh
One day, a Marine Gunny (Gunnery Sergeant) went to the Officer's Club with his Colonel to eat lunch. When they entered the main dining room, they found the place was quite crowded. They did notice three Lieutenants sitting at a table with two empty chairs, so the Colonel asked them if they could join them. They promptly invited them to join them. They ordered lunch and joined them in conversation as they ate.
At one point, the Gunny mentioned that he had observed characteristics about many officers from which he could determine the source of their commissioning. The Lieutenants were eager to hear about this and asked if he could tell how each of them had been commissioned.
The Gunny turned to the Lieutenant on his left and said he went through ROTC. TheLieutenant confirmed that was correct and asked how he had noted this. The Gunny replied that the Lieutenant, through his conversation, seemed to have a strong academic background but limited military experience.
The Gunny then told the Lieutenant on his right that he had gone through OCS with previous enlisted service. The Lieutenant confirmed that this was correct and also asked how he had determined this. The Gunny said, again through his conversation, that the Lieutenant seemed to have a firm military background and a lot of common sense.
The Lieutenant across the table from the Gunny asked if he had determined his source of commission. The Gunny replied that the Lieutenant had graduated from the United States Naval Academy. The Lieutenant stated that was correct and asked if he had noticed his high level of intelligence, precise military bearing, or other superior qualities acquired at the United States Naval Academy. The Gunny replied that it was none of these that led to his determination. He had simply observed the Lieutenant's class ring while he was picking his nose.
You just can't take those Marine Gunnies anywhere - Uh Rah!
At one point, the Gunny mentioned that he had observed characteristics about many officers from which he could determine the source of their commissioning. The Lieutenants were eager to hear about this and asked if he could tell how each of them had been commissioned.
The Gunny turned to the Lieutenant on his left and said he went through ROTC. TheLieutenant confirmed that was correct and asked how he had noted this. The Gunny replied that the Lieutenant, through his conversation, seemed to have a strong academic background but limited military experience.
The Gunny then told the Lieutenant on his right that he had gone through OCS with previous enlisted service. The Lieutenant confirmed that this was correct and also asked how he had determined this. The Gunny said, again through his conversation, that the Lieutenant seemed to have a firm military background and a lot of common sense.
The Lieutenant across the table from the Gunny asked if he had determined his source of commission. The Gunny replied that the Lieutenant had graduated from the United States Naval Academy. The Lieutenant stated that was correct and asked if he had noticed his high level of intelligence, precise military bearing, or other superior qualities acquired at the United States Naval Academy. The Gunny replied that it was none of these that led to his determination. He had simply observed the Lieutenant's class ring while he was picking his nose.
You just can't take those Marine Gunnies anywhere - Uh Rah!
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