I was shocked at how many people I saw in basic that had the audacity to question "why?" when told to do something. I know for certain there are times that that split second wasted on asking that question can cost lives.. When I was in basic, it was all I could do to not punch people in the face for questioning orders. Then there were the candyasses that couldnt take elevated voices and stern words. Whoopidty freakin do, get over it. Nothing that guy says is gonna hurt you, unless youre weak. "Take you aside" fuck that noise, make an example so some other dumbass doesnt make the same mistake. I made one in basic, and fully deserved getting my ass handed to me, not only in front of my entire flight, but the squadron too (or at least the ones in the chow hall I was pulled into.) My flight learned a vaulable lesson at my expense: dont crack a joke when left at ease waiting to go to chow, especially if youre a leader, and especially if you dont see that Blue Rope poking his head around the corner staring at you doing it ;)
Verbal reaming I received didnt break my nerve, but my legs betrayed my calm upper body and facial expression that day: I was scared shitless for the one and only time in basic, thought I was going bye-bye. My legs shook as I had two TIs in my face and 4 circling like sharks. Ah, haha, I kinda miss that moment, the rush I felt. Needless to say, learned my lesson.
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