day-to-day

[wannabe2013]

Originally Posted by Luigi59

Service specific?

Marine Corps?
Anything Navy? (i.e. life on a ship or shore duty...)

[KPMum2012]

Read the paragraph at the bottom of Bullet's post about additional duties. My husband joked as an LT that he was the ADO - additional duties officer. Did you ever see the MASH episode where all the officers suddenly have additional duties, like trash, payroll, etc? Well that's actually a normal part of your duties. He was Army and was a platoon leader. So he started his day with PT with his soldiers. Every day was busy. His first assignment after Language School (DLI) was as a Security Officer for the detachment. Later, he moved on to be XO of the battery. He often worked in the battalion operations division, planning training and ensuring that everyone in the unit met standards. He was never bored or underworked. Expect long hours. Amount of time in the field will depend on your branch. He would be gone about one week a month. We had friends who were out for weeks at a time.

Granted, our experience was over 20 years ago, but somehow I suspect that new LTs will always be the ADOs.

[LineInTheSand]

We call is SLJOs...


Sh@tty Little Jobs Officer.

[LineInTheSand]

I will hit life on a ship soon....I just need to find time for a big post.

[Pima]

ONE big difference day to day for Army VS AF...they do PT!

Bullet and I were married for 4 yrs when he took his Jump ALO with the 82nd...the 1st morning in the TLFs, Bullet gets up at 5 and kisses me goodby...I asked where are you going? PT he replied...I closed my eyes he left and then for the next 8 hrs until her returned I racked my brain trying to figure out what did PT stand for?

Swear that is a true story...AF doesn't do PT...I know what BFM, GBU, TLA, DLA, TDY, FW, FS, AETC, ACC, DITY PCS, SOS, PME, OPR, PME and many other acronyms, could speak in full sentences using acronyms, but had not a clue about PT...AF still does not do PT in the flyers world.

So for an Army person what is your equivalent name for SNACKO or SLJO?

[KPMum2012]

After being retired for nearly 3 years, my husband still gets up and does PT in the wee hours. Go figure! If he doesn't get his run in every weekday, it definitely spoils his day.

As for SNACKO, you're assuming that those Army folks actually keep such stocks around. That's what vending machines are for.

Of course, my husband discovered that keeping candy on his desk for visitors was a great way to ensure that people stopped by his office and he was always kept informed.

[Bullet]

HEY! Pima's a fibber. Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire!

I did PT. We just spelt it differently than the Army / Navy / Marines / CG.
In the AF, it's spelled G-O-L-F. Followed by "stretching exercises" in the clubhouse when we finished ("and lift that glass and sip, and lift that glass and sip, and lift...)

[DiLa]

I am really enjoying these last few post, lovely husband and wife team..!! Pima and Bullet you really make my day, always bringing a smile to my face. This last post has got to be the funniest I read. Love the "lift that glass and sip". You two must really be a joy to be around. I say affectionately. Read it to my husband, former Marine, and he belly roared! LOVE IT!!

[Pima]

The sad thing is that is true...I pretty sure that was the only PT he did for 20 yrs in the AF...let's remember your physical test in the AF is riding a stationary bike and checking your heart rate. The amazing thing is the fitter the guys were the more often they failed...couldn't get the heart rate up enough.

A typical day in our home is me laughing, shaking my head and trying to say at the same time you are such an a** Add in our children who have Dad's quick wit one liners and there is always some kind of laughter.

My favorite one liner from all times for Bullet was when we were camping once and somebody asked him if you could find anything in your parents attic what would be...he replied...ADOPTION PAPERS (his folks not only look like the parents on Everybody loves Raymond, but act like them too)

Back on topic.

[Pima]

I just realized it is Mustache Month...Bullet always looked like he had dirt on his lip even at the age of 40!