In the us army what is a blanket party, and why do they do that?
599510
You teach someone a lesson by holding a blanket over a person and beat the cr*p out of them.  The idea is to keep the beaters from going to the stockade (jail).
270546
follow this awesome link:\nhttp://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/7-22-7/chap2.htm\nand then scroll down for more links
744399
Two reasons that I can see.  1)  Most guys would rather let sleeping dogs ly!    2)  Many posts are controlled by the real old timers who do things their way, and their way only.  This doesn't bode well for the younger members.  Let me add a third reason.  3) I personally do things for our local MEPS station, but I do them on my terms, with my money, and on my timetable.  It's never that spontaneous because I always pass it by the senior NCO before moving forward, in this way he has the first right of refusal.\nUsually, we plan these things together, so there is no conflict.
1026736
I do not get why people do not understand that our troops are doing thier jobs.  They go to work every day just like you do.  The huge difference is that instead of returning home to thier own home, bed, and family every night they sleep on a bunk in a tent, barricks, or in a fox hole.  They are always on alert and they see the worst of the worst. Many of them have seen thier friends die, many have been permanately scarred emotionally and physically. When those people who want to whine, bitch, and moan about our troops, roll out of thier comfy bed, drink thier coffee, take a hot shower, and get in to thier air conditioned car they should thank thier lucky stars.  Thank those brave men and women who are thousands of miles from thier homes that you have the oppertunity to have those luxuries every morning. Also thank those of us who wake up every day alone in our beds,  eat our meals alone, wait days on end for the phone to ring so we can say I love you, just one more time, and dread the day that someone is going to come to our door to tell us that the last I love you was the last we would ever hear.  Send the message that you are there for all of us , because if it were not for those of us here at home our military would not have the strength to go out and do what they have to do, and if it were not for our military you would not have all the luxuries you have every day. I understand that many people do not support this war I do not particularly support it myself but I love my Marine and I know that he is only doing his job. You should all know that too.
842992
I can spout the party line about hazing being wrong, blah blah blah. The stuff that you hear about (jump wings pounded onto the chest with no backs on the pins, being raped with foreign objects, etc. etc.) is sick and sadistic. \n\nYes, while I was at Parris Island, there was a blanket party. No, it was not encouraged by the drill instructors, as far as I am aware, they had no knowledge of it, on the other hand, they know everything that goes on in their platoon. Afterwards, only the Senior Drill instructor was upset about it, because it happened to 'his boy' (very long story, but we were told at the beginning that this individual would be the honor recruit because of who his father was, and he was given a lot more chances than everyone else because of this fact). It was one of our last nights there, and it was retribution for being 'daddy's boy'. I did not participate, more from a lack of oppurtunity than anything else. I was on firewatch around zero dark thirty, and was taking out the trash. Had I been there, I probably would have taken part, because I was thoroughly pissed with him as well. \n\nBut for every one of these that you hear about, how many 'hazings' and initiations do you not hear about because nothing happened? The Marine that earned his jump wings and was "pinned" (the beating of his wings with no backs on the points, suffered a punctured lung and basically drowned overnight), well, when I was promoted to Sergeant, I was pinned as well. In the tradition and spirit in which it was meant to be done. My executive officer and my wife stepped forward, pulled the corporal stripes off my collar points, put the Sergeant stripes on. The XO stepped back, shook my hand with one, and patted me on the collar with the other....firmly. No blood was drawn, but it stung a little. \n\nHazing (in the very malicious sense of the word) is not as wide spread as everyone would like to believe. Initiations like pinning are supposed to be a right of passage upon accomplishing something, but there are always those who take it too far. \n\nAt times, however, there are those leaders that cannot or will not do what is necessary for good order and discipline, and while I do not condone extreme violence, sometimes a good ass kicking is what is needed.\n\nAfter all the work my Senior did for the honor recruit, he got locked up for cocaine use one week before he was supposed to ship out for Officer Candidate School.
925727
Agreed, although we are in Afghanistan.  I never really understood saying "Support Our Troops" while sending them to die.  That's great support.
408882
In wartime, its the punishment that has been accepted in the US for a very long time.  It stops traitors and thus saves many lives.
1138261
"Staff Messing" simply means the meals and/or accommodation arrangements for members of a company's staff.  It is a derivative of the Military's term for a staff/personnel restaurant known as a mess hall.  On military bases there are normally three such halls - a Junior Ranks Mess - for all personnel below the rank of Sergeant\nSenior Ranks or Sergeants Mess - for all those personnel of the rank of Sergeant or above (non-commissioned personnel).\nOfficers Mess - for all those personnel who hold the rank of a commissioned officer.
651061
Manic, you are a twit.  We don't feel it necessary to parade our good deeds all over town.  We volunteer within our own military community and family.  We have to take care of our servicemembers, because  many Joe Civilians couldn't care less about the long hours we keep worrying whether or not our spouse will come home in a bag.  We deal with deployments lasting 6-24 months without breaking a sweat, but have to listen to our neighbor gripe about her husband going on a 2 day bsuiness trip.  \n\nMilitary spouses are Mother and Father simultaneously.  they are chauffer and referee, cheerleader and disciplinarian.  And we do it with a proud heart and a smile for our spouse.
304302
"More commonly known today as the bachelor party, this celebration in the groom's honor was originally called the bachelor dinner, or stag party. Like many other wedding traditions, the custom has stood the test of time. It first came about in the fifth century, in Sparta, where military comrades would feast and toast one another on the eve of a friend's wedding. Even today, a bachelor party customarily takes place quite close to the actual wedding date, as it has become known as the groom's last taste of freedom. Despite the risqué entertainment that is associated with stag parties today, bachelor parties have not always entailed this controversial element. Although rowdy and boisterous, bachelor parties are traditionally organized to allow the jittery groom and his wedding attendants to release some anxieties before the big day.\n"
227914
The military is all about morale, the better the morale the happier, and the tighter the people work together. It's propably just that particular units morale booster song. In boot camp we used to sing "roxanne" before we went to sleep b/c when they turned out the regular lights "they put on the red lights" so it made us laugh after a long hard day. (this was the navy not marines, the red lights were to get us accustomed to a ship)
852114
One does not enroll in the Army.  You enlist and commit your life to the public good.  It doesn't matter who you have sex with as long as you comply with the UCMJ and behavior policies (ie Don't Ask, Don't Tell).  You break the rules, you pay the consequences.
794905
Have a chat with them and ask them. You can start off by saying you'd like to organize a small christmas party for you and your friends. From there, tell them everything they need to know, like what activities you'll have, what food you'll eat, etc. Then, you can ask them if they are alright with the idea. Tell them you would be more than willing to clean up after the party. Best of luck!
641147
they don't tell anybody anything. they probably tell people they are in special ops or tell people that they aren't allowed to know. how often they are away depends on the types of missions, and how many they have.
844591
Commander Calls are generally only the forum that commanders use to get information out to assigned personnel.  Generally unit have events that get the families involved at times, from picnics, dinners, and softball games that get the families out to visit with individuals in the unit.  Families are generally invited to special events like promotion ceremonies, awards or retirements to get them involved and show their appreciation.  Most unit have spouse groups that that stay in touch when units are deployed or social events are happening and the word gets out to everyone.  You call into the units Support Staff and they can direct you to the appropriate individual handling those types of groups.  IN addition, when a military member is deployed, the members section generally is responsible for helping the family while they are gone.  If you know anyone in their section contact them and they can help out as well.  Good Luck
974457
if some guy invited you to a tag party dont go.that means they want to get you drunk and pull a train on you..if you dont know what that means is they will get you drung or drugged and every guy there will have sex with you while you are passed out.
1029919
The US military is a perfect slice of Americana.  You have people of all walks coming in for various reasons.  Jews and Muslims.  Christians and Pagans.  Black, Caucasian, Arabic, etc...  Straight and gay.  Liberal, conservative and plain old apathetic.  A collection of good people, with some bad apples thrown in because that's society.  The point being is that military folks aren't really any different than what you encounter in your own neighborhoods.  It is the perfect melting pot and almost a pinnacle of what America should be; acceptance of diversity.\n\nWhat they should also know is the history of the US Military.  All of it.  Both it's triumphs and defeats, as well as the honor that most of us in the profession of Arms withhold juxtaposed with the shame that some in a very small minority live and die with.\n\nYour children should know that good people die so they can ask these questions.  Military members provide for defense of this country and its freedoms.  Hopefully those elected officials who have their hand in the military governance, have a enough sense to know what freedom really means.\n\nIf you want a history lesson, don't read a book; talk to a vet.