Military service or law-enforcement?

[Tetragrammaton]

My ongoing conversation with Sam Wilson has got me curious.

How many of you on the Forum have previous service or currently serve in the Regular or Reserve Forces, National Guard, Territorial Army, or various branches of Law-Enforcement. I've always seen a strong correlation between those who serve and those who are into the fictional heroes.

Why? Beats the heck out of me. Must be a values thing.

[yorick]

I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you ;)

[Sam Wilson]

As most people know, I was a cop for 1 year. Probably will be again soon, just gotta figure out where I'm gonna live.

[BobbyW]

I've always seen a strong correlation between those who serve and those who are into the fictional heroes.

Ex-military, current law enforcement, always lived in the superhero fantasy world.

[Tony Coca]

I had been a cop for awhile.But then I realized that I made more money selling WEED. :laugh: :laugh:

[Jerseydevil]

I had been a cop for awhile.But then I realized that I made more money selling WEED. :laugh: :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh:

[Tony Coca]

:laugh: :laugh:
The Sticky Icky.

[cblakey1]

I had been a cop for awhile.But then I realized that I made more money selling WEED. :laugh: :laugh:
Yeah, you were probably busted smokin' on the job and fired from mall security. :eplus2:

[DDura711]

Yeah, you were probably busted smokin' on the job and fired from mall security. :eplus2:
Wasn't from the mall, he was a guard as the hostess factory till then found him sleeping a half-eatting case of Chocodial's.

[bane]

In the army myself , about 8 years with the Belgium army Paratroopers, not for life though.

[Tony Coca]

Wasn't from the mall, he was a guard as the hostess factory till then found him sleeping a half-eatting case of Chocodial's.
Hey not chocodials.Hostess Cherry Pies.

[ABDGUY]

18 years and counting active duty AF....

[Mark]

I am in the Air National Guard. Have been in for 25 years now and I am shooting for 1 more.

[The Watcher]

I retired from the Army (Military Police) in 1998.

[Tetragrammaton]

I retired from the Army (Military Police) in 1998.

Thanks for letting me know. I`ll be better behaved around you from now on.

Hey Watcher, do you guys use "Watchdog" as a radio designation nickname too (or is that just us)?

[CKinSD]

ex navy

[The Watcher]

Thanks for letting me know. I`ll be better behaved around you from now on.

Hey Watcher, do you guys use "Watchdog" as a radio designation nickname too (or is that just us)?

Hi Tetragrammaton-

I don't recall using the call sign "Watchdog" but I know it's pretty popular (especially w/K-9 units). Most of the units I was in used numerical call signs although that wasn't always the case. I remember some being "Day Break" "Sundance" and "Night Train".

[Cage]

I was a prosecutor for five years.

[Perna]

I was a prostitute for five years.
Something I didn't need to know. :laugh:

[Cage]

Something I didn't need to know. :laugh:

I had to pay for law school somehow! Now with this statue collecting thing, I may need to go back to my favorite little corner.

[Perna]

I had to pay for law school somehow! Now with this statue collecting thing, I may need to go back to my favorite little corner.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Bowen-Maniac]

7 years total 2 in patrol 5 in detective.

[DDura711]

If you guys that know me want a good laugh, I started off taking Forensic's at John Jay College. Made it 3 years into it and then changed my mind, couldn't take it anymore. I was originally going to go for a masters in forensic sciences and then get a job with the police but I just didn't have the heart for it. Too much out there and I give credit to those who do.

[Tetragrammaton]

The Terrance Howard thread reminded me this old one.

Anyone else on the forum active or former forces or police?

[Alex655321]

USMC Honorable Discharge:buttrock:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/alex655321_2006/Reference%20Art/usmc-logo.jpg

[316what]

18 years and counting active duty AF....

Where are you at now? I'm stuck at Wright-Patterson:(

5 years as a Deputy Sheriff, then 12 years as an Air Force Security Forces officer, now on my 3rd year as a hired gun (gov't contractor).:buttrock:

[BobbyW]

It seems a couple of us have done this stuff for a long time. For me, it was 8 1/2 years Air Military Police/Security and coming up on 16 years Sheriff's Corrections Officer/Supervisor. I hang out with the crooks and then come home to my house of fantasy!

[CompEng1]

10 years Submarine Navy!

Marines are just Sailors who are afraid of water.

[Alex655321]

10 years Submarine Navy!

Marines are just Sailors who are afraid of water.

That is just an old tale told by boys called seamen:D

[Batwing]

Cool thread, and I have often wondered about the correlation, too!

I'm currently a volunteer police officer--no difference from a regular police officer except that I don't get paid a salary! I work in the corporate world by day and fight crime at night! I love law enforcement!

[Tetragrammaton]

Thread ressurection.

I got a question for those fourm members would are or have previously been in the US military.

What is "typical" rank progression in the enlisted rank like?

I've been a corporal (E-3 equivalent, I am estimating) for *cough* years now, mainly due to a couple of trade changes, personal choice and a ingrained unwillingness to seek and accept responsibilty.

[metalsquid]

Thread ressurection.

I got a question for those fourm members would are or have previously been in the US military.

What is "typical" rank progression in the enlisted rank like?

I've been a corporal (E-3 equivalent, I am estimating) for *cough* years now, mainly due to a couple of trade changes, personal choice and a ingrained unwillingness to seek and accept responsibilty.
maybe you're in the wrong line of work, Tet? :laugh:

[oddball]

cops and military have my utmost respect. along with firefighting, these three jobs are the most dangerous and the most thankless. god bless our armed forces, police and fireman!!! without them our lives would be chaos.

[Tetragrammaton]

maybe you're in the wrong line of work, Tet? :laugh:

Maybe.:confused2

But I've been doing this too long, lost too much kit along the way, and love the people and work too much to quit.

I'm sure one day I'll move on to something else, but I'm hoping that something else is retirement.

[Collection King 13]

I had been a cop for awhile.But then I realized that I made more money selling WEED. :laugh: :laugh:

:laugh:

[ansel39]

I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you ;)

can you do it anyway:eplus2:

[Tyz1on]

I'm a Sgt in the Air Force. Almost 24 years in now.

[Cage]

Wow. Its funny reading posts from 2005! I have been back in the DA's office for almost three years now. In fact yesterday marks my ten year anniversary from when I started as an Assistant District Attorney.

[Tetragrammaton]

Thread resurrection.

Well... 20 years since enrollment next May. CRAP! Time is F L Y I N G.

[carrillj]

After 20 years of service, you should be at least an E-7 at a minimum. Although E-8 is where you want to be at when reaching 20.

You should be holding each rank for about 3 or 4 years. So, yeah...you're way behind where you should be.

[Tetragrammaton]

That's what everyone keeps telling me.

Go figure. :confused:

Does the US have an up or out policy as I've been told? That is to say, progress up through the ranks or get out.

[carrillj]

Yes, it’s called “High Year of Tenure”.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navypromotions/a/hyt.htm

It’s actually easy to get promoted in the US military, but it will take hard work (studying) and a willingness to take a leadership role.

Just look at it this way, the more rank you have, the more money you will make. With more money, you can buy more statues and be a better provider for your family. That alone should be enough to motivate you to take responsibility and look forward to career progression.

Besides, wouldn’t you prefer to give the orders than be the one following them? Really, the more rank you have, the less work you do. :)

[TNovak]

Maybe.:confused2

But I've been doing this too long, lost too much kit along the way, and love the people and work too much to quit.

I'm sure one day I'll move on to something else, but I'm hoping that something else is retirement.

Maybe you should just walk the earf, get into adventures and sh!t..........:)

[Tetragrammaton]

Wait a minute... more statues you say.

Maybe I should commission!:flash:

Thanks for the info BTW.

[VinReaper]

Military High School, Military Academy (College) And active service US Army. Now a civilian!

But I miss the service everyday. And constantly consider law enforcement. But most likely to old for it now for it in NYS.

Always have been a fan of comics, comic art and pop culture!

VR

[Tetragrammaton]

After checking a few sites online, I can safely say that I'm actually more of an E-4 (OR-4), comparable to an US Army Specialist in the sense that I hold no leadership duties or qualifications.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranks_and_insignia_of_NATO_armies_enlisted

[Tetragrammaton]

This thread always make me reminisce, so bear with me please.

[sputnik]

I worked as a debt collector for awhile..............must be why I prefer fantasy figures.

[Tetragrammaton]

I worked as a debt collector for awhile..............must be why I prefer fantasy figures.

:hilarious:

[oddball]

This thread always make me reminisce, so bear with me please.

The only other person still in the Forces remaining from my first trade (Infantry) course in 1990 is this man, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew P. Haussmann, CD. He was the commanding officer of the The Royal Westminster Regiment (Vancouver, BC) from 2005- 2009. One hell of a good guy back in the day.

http://i41.tinypic.com/34pbd6t.jpg

We started 45 candidates on day 1 and graduated 28, if memory serves.

kind of reminds me of this guy....related?

http://bp3.blogger.com/_Qte_FTAxLbY/Ry4zRsOFmbI/AAAAAAAABG0/UcCT-Ik8W0E/s400/Benny+Hill.bmp

[Argonus]

10 years Submarine Navy!

Marines are just Sailors who are afraid of water.

My father was a Trident and Los Angeles class submarine captain ... small world. :)

I have a ton of family and friends in the military, but I "fought in the trenches" of the school system as a teacher for a while, myself. :laugh:

[Tetragrammaton]

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[Tetragrammaton]

My father was a Trident and Los Angeles class submarine captain ... small world. :)

I have a ton of family and friends in the military, but I "fought in the trenches" of the school system as a teacher for a while, myself. :laugh:

I've a cousin who just retired after 35 years of teaching at the secondary level. He refuses to even drive by the school.

AS for your father, that's quite something. Can't be more than a handful of submarine skippers in the world. Hell of an accomplishment!

[oddball]

Would not think so as Haussmann is of Germanic origins, while the picture you posted is of British actor/ comedian Alfred " Benny" Hawthorne Hill. I doubt there would be any relation.

call the cops and file a report. seems tetra has had his sense of humor stolen!

:tumblew: