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September 2005 Archive
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September Morn...
 "We danced until the night became a brand new day." Folks, Neil Diamond is da man! ... Moving right along: we received a letter at CadetStuff recently that said, in part: "It has come to my attention that the first page of the Cadet Stuff Web site depicts a practically naked person ... [this] is in very poor taste...". CadetStuff? In poor taste? NO WAY! Nevertheless, there were some intense discussions around here, and, well, we had another photo lined up for this month, but cooler heads prevailed and we decided Neil Diamond was a safe bet. Even in a thong. ... But, that's neither here nor there, since it's a drillerific month here on CadetStuff! The Good Doctor has been on a tear lately, fielding questions like Ozzie Smith fielded grounders! ... First up: Why do firemen wear red suspenders? We don't know either (we're partial to paisley), but Dr. Drill handles a hot question from one! ... Watch Dr. Drill work hard to get this lost soul back to the future! ... Apparently people just can't get enough of their palms, so Dr. Drill shaves another one in "Palms Away, Part Deux"! ... In Jason X, our favorite mask-wearing maniac was in space. In Jason XI, he's back from the dead and ready for drill! ... "Chesty Puller was a fine Marine, and a fine Marine was he!" Check it out while the Doctor handles a Q&A from one of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children. You thought they were misguided before? ... Drill Comp at Carnegie Hall? Huh? We're not getting this one from the Doctor at all! ... Throw another cadet on the barbie, because the Good Doctor roasts a question from a Land Down Under. ... Okay, well, let's hope everyone has had enough drilling for this month! And speaking of drilling, it's CadetStuff's newly-wed Dan Brodsky with an article about sabbaticals (Wink, wink; nudge nudge. Know what I mean?). ... The beat goes on with another in Matt Heusser's award-winning leadership series: Leading the Way: Part XXCLMMXIVLXXIZ! ... We're closing in on the end of Steve Austen's Sweden trip, but don't fret: there's still a fair amount of international antics to go through! ... Yeah, another month down. Back to Neil. Hey! Is that 'Crunchy Granola Suite'? Crank that and sing along at home, kids! "I know a man was outta touch. And he'd hide in a house and he didn't say much. Deedle-dee deet deet deet deet deet deet deedle dee doo. And like a man with a tiger outside his gate, He not only couldn't relax, but he couldn't relate."
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Firefighter Salute
Dr. Drill, I am a firefighter in California. We were having a discussion the other day about firefighters in uniform saluting when in uniform at certain ceremonies where the US flag is presented. Is it proper for firefighters or police officers to salute while in uniform. Are there any rules for this? I know Boy Scouts salute when they are in their Class A's. Victor Laveaga
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Forward to the Where?
Dr. Drill, This has been an element of much controversy at our squadron. At this year's encampment in early July the winner of the Individual Drill Competition won because the command "To the rear, Harch." was given and all other contestants but one thought the command was "Forward to the rear, Harch!" I've searched the AF-MAN 36-2203 and found nothing about a to the rear from a stationary position. Could you please tell me which is the correct command and where you found this information?
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Palms away! (Part Deux)
Dr. Drill, A friend of mine, who is a USMC JAG officer, once told me that the U.S. palm down salute comes from an interesting story involving a royal rescue.
(Unfortunately, I've lost touch with him, so I can't have him retell it.) The story goes something like this: ...
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Fleeced at Drill Comp...
Dear Dr. Drill, My name is Jason. I am with a cadet corps, we have a drill compition coming up. My cadets train really really hard every year, but they haven't won in a couple of years. I am just wondering if you have any drill maneuvers that will be exciting. Thank you
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On Sabbaticals
 I have nothing to do right now. At least, I have nothing CAP-related to do. There are plenty of other things to occupy my time, but right now, nothing to do with Civil Air Patrol.
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Tell it to the Marines!
Dear Dr. Drill, Here are some questions for you, Dr. Drill, regarding our company formations (typically used for promotions and awards, not marching). ... 1stLt M. J. Butler
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How do I get to Carnegie Hall?
Dr. Drill, I am having trouble learning the color guard steps. When I do attention, carry colors, and present arms my commander says I am moving too much or I am adding extra steps. Wht can I do to stop this? CONFUSED AND FRUSTRATED
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Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
Howdy from Australia, Doc. Re your answer to 'Jim': You Yanks are way off the mark. You never - and I say again 'never' - salute when not wearing a cap. Read up on your military history and please tell that to George. vinummy
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International Air Cadet Exchange: 1970 - "I must go now, before I weep."
 I gave Captain Nilsson the key to the City of New Orleans and the official proclamation naming him an Honorary Citizen that I'd carried throughout the trip. For a bunch of guys who'd weathered no telling how many speeches, receptions and banquets, we just didn't have a lot to say... "I must go now before I weep," Captain Nilsson, our senior RSAF escort told us.
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Leading the way: XX - Dealing with human nature
 The best advice I can is to ask yourself, each day: The actions I take define the person I am. Do I want to be the person that did [this bad thing]? It's the same for failing to get up in the morning to run PT as it is in failing to study as it is in lying to make yourself look good. If you don't want to be the person that did that, then don't do those things.
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