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October 2002 Archive
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It's Rocktober and We've got the FEVER!
 ...and the only prescription is MORE COWBELL! Yeah baby! ... So, you thought Tinkerbell was a fairy? Well take a little ride on the Raging Queen in our newest installment of Drummond Island:Declassified! ... They say helicopters don't actually fly, that the earth repels them because they're so ugly. Maj Darin Ninness talks about helicopters, things spinning rapidly and the wrench in his pocket in his article about the importance of attention to detail. ... Capt Matt Heusser may not look like Zero Mostel quite yet (give his wife a few years!), but he knows a good showtune when he hears one! Anyone up for a rousing chorus of "If I Were A Rich Man"? No? Well, then at least enrich yourself with his latest leadership article. ... Cadet Warrant Officer? Cadet Sergeant? Yep, they used to exist: back when the Cadet uniform was a leopard skin and we held meetings in caves. Find out all about it in Lt Col John Knowles' article on the Cadet grade structure. ... Hey, check it out: Dr. Drill tells it to the Marines! ... And here's a link for ya: this time it's a cool tool and a great service!
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Drummond Island:Declassified - The Raging Queen
 None of us had any idea what was going to happen once we crossed the water. ALL activities on Drummond Island were kept secret from anyone who hadn't gone up there to train. It seems odd to me today that so many cadets signed up and competed for a slot on DI, and yet none of us knew what it was or what we would do there. All we knew was that we would be living outside and that we were expected to work hard and follow orders. DI was a complete mystery to us, and the whole thing was tremendously exciting and romantic.
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ieSpell Spell Checker
 Since it appears that most of our forum users will never successfully compete in a spelling bee, we've decided to help you out. Download "ieSpell", a spellchecker designed for use within Internet Explorer. All you do is download it, install it, and when you're replying in the forums, sending a PM, or even using your web-based e-mail, you can right-click within a text box and then click "Check Spelling" and ieSpell will find all your spelling errors. ieSpell is free for personal or non-profit use and it's a GREAT piece of software. No, nobody here on the CadetStuff staff is related to this guy or anything like that. Really, how could you get a kickback for recommending FREE software? And if you're really impressed, there's a PayPal donate button on the site. So, hopefully we'll see an overall improvement in the spelling in the forums. That will make things easier to read. Now if we can just find something that will check regulations...
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Attention To Detail: Why We Preach It
 As I got closer, I realized that a) that's not silver paint, that's raw unpainted aluminium; and b) there is a "bonney" wrench laying next to the driveshaft with its handle perfectly inline with the 3/4" stripe. The realization of what I was looking at hit me like a rotor blade at operating RPM. My knees got weak and I felt nauseous. I had to kneel on the non-slip to to keep from falling off the top of the aircraft. Most of the next thirty seconds of what I said is completely unprintable here.
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The Way We Used to Make the Grade
 One of the classes I teach fairly often is on uniforms. I bring in one each of all the various ones I have in the closet, because it is much easier to learn by seeing, and of course my uniforms are perfect. One of the last things I do is exhibit a showcase of the grades and ribbons I wore as a cadet back in the 1970s. This always gets a mixed reaction. Some really like the old sew on stripes and plastic coated ribbons with pictures on them. Many like some but not all, this (and a request by CadetStuff to do it) got me thinking that a brief review of the grade structure from the good old days might be in order.
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Drill ::
Manual of Arms on the March
 Dr. Drill: On what foot do you call rifle manual movements? Is there a cheat sheet you have or can you refer me to the Marine Corps Drill Manual? Respectfully, LCPL S Romero, USMC
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Leading the Way XIV: The Myth of "But I was told"
 What happens next can split in two directions. If the Cadet learned the wrong thing in Phase I/II, in Phase III the Cadet Officer will teach the wrong thing at encampment. His Cadets go home and teach the same thing. Ten years later, its a Tradition, and everyone in the entire wing is doing it wrong. If the Cadet Officer learned the right thing, he will teach it "right" [or close enough], but he will also teach his people to rely on memory instead of referring to the regulations. This will essentially encourage the next generation to do the same thing.
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VistaPrint.com
 Serious professionals need business cards that reflect their status. Or maybe you just need something to hand out to the hotties at encampment, eh? Well, whatever your need, VistaPrint.com can accomodate. Choose their 'free cards' option and get 250 custom cards and pay just a few bucks for shipping. Or, create a totally unique custom business card and pay less than $10 plus shipping for 500 cards. Customer satisfaction is their goal and the service is outstanding. So get rid of those cheezy laser cards: they ain't getting you anywhere with the hotties!
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