SECNAV to Implement Sweeping Changes

[Beans]

Triple-post FTW!

 

[IKE]

Same directive went to the Marines too, they have to integrate boot camp now as well. His directive will not change terms like 'infantryman' and 'midshipman' though, leaves me to wonder which terms he is talking about?

I assumed it meant we'll have to start calling our sailors: Seaperson, Airperson, Fireperson, Hospital Corpsperson, etc.

So F'ing stupid. Is the Navy also going to switch to the spelling "womyn?" Or howabout using "femeil" to eliminate the "male."

 

[Flash]

I assumed it meant we'll have to start calling our sailors: Seaperson, Airperson, Fireperson, Hospital Corpsperson, etc.

That is what I mean though, I don't think the intent is to go that far but since it is vague I am not sure where the lines are.

 

[Brett327]

Has anyone actually read the memo? I'm not defending SECNAV, but it does specifically say that the intent is not to change traditional names like Infantryman, or presumably Yeoman.

 

[Flash]

Has anyone actually read the memo? I'm not defending SECNAV, but it does specifically say that the intent is not to change traditional names like Infantryman, or presumably Yeoman.

I saw that and noted it, but what does that leave to change? I can't think of anything off the top of my head.

 

[phrogdriver]

For the Marine Corps, anyway, jobs like reconnaissance man, fire support man and field artillery sensor support man.

 

[insanebikerboy]

Has anyone actually read the memo? I'm not defending SECNAV, but it does specifically say that the intent is not to change traditional names like Infantryman, or presumably Yeoman.

But then if we did that, how would be able to argue wildly with emotion?

 

[Recovering LSO]

So if you like your job title, you get to keep your job title?

 

[nittany03]

But then if we did that, how would be able to argue wildly with emotion?

This is the Internet; justifications are totally optional.

 

[Hotdogs]

Has anyone actually read the memo? I'm not defending SECNAV, but it does specifically say that the intent is not to change traditional names like Infantryman, or presumably Yeoman.

We got it man, It's still kinda retarded.

Why is the SECNAV all up in our chili about minutia?

 

[Pags]

We got it man, It's still kinda retarded.

Why is the SECNAV all up in our chili about minutia?

To be fair, it is his chili.

 

[jmcquate]

The Marine Corps isn't a college campus. Who's clamoring for this??? How would the Corp integrate Basic Recruit Training and get any more than 1% of women thru without lowering physical standards? SecNav must have GI Jane running on a loop somewhere.

 

[phrogdriver]

The name thing...whatever. Who really cares?

The integrated Boot Camp thing has the potential to go sideways in a serious way.

On the plus side, the Army's been doing it for years and hasn't fallen apart. Then again, Army stands for "Ain't Ready for the Marines Yet."

 

[jmcquate]

We got it man, It's still kinda retarded.

Why is the SECNAV all up in our chili about minutia?

Because of the exercise that proved it's all kind of retarded.

 

[Recovering LSO]

To be fair, it is his chili.

I suppose worrying about this "chilli" implies the rest of the "chilli" is airtight and problem free?




Edit: never would have I imagined that Secretary Mabus would have come up with enough "good" ideas to generate 27 pages (and counting...) of content... Good on him..?