Formality of using call signs...

[LearLove]

Up here you can call anyone anything you want if you BRING BEER, get the message!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ExAF]

Patmack...
Typical Air Force Sallies only do 10 push-ups...how about gimme 50!!?!! As for how you get the time to log on to the internet... Well, all I can think of is that one of your shipmates who is struggling could use some help, and you're surfing the web..... hmmm

Hey, what can I say....I figured if OCS has softened up enough to allow "internet breaks"...10 might be pushing it!

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Good point!

 

[Pintarski]

Patty,
How about some attention to detail there candidate! Hugh suggested that while you are browsing the internet, one of your buddies could use some help. Don't tell me that your entire class is completely squared away. Buddy is only half a word, right Patty? Please don't reply to this, a mere aye aye sir and and log off will do.
Pintarski
P.S.
Have a nice day!
P.P.S.
Navy Guy, I think the official switch to OCS was in 1994 sometime. Were you in 07-93?

 

[talondriver]

I recently spoke with a couple of pilots from a guard unit I plan on applying with who gave me some POCs to talk to regarding a trip to the unit.

Unfortunately, I underestimated the limitations of my pea-brain and forgot all but the call signs of the POCs. My question is, when I give a phone call to arrange a visit, would it be appropriate to address someone by their call sign? Suggestions? Thanks in advance.

A rule of thumb for callsign usage--if they introduce themselves by their callsign, they probably expect you to use it. But a "sir" won't hurt your chances. If they tell you to KIO with the sir, then KIO. I'm in a reserve unit and have seen my share of baffoons pushing the envelope with the SNAP (sensitive new age pilot) attitude which starts and ends with "ME". Telling a unit to screw off WILL hurt your chances...and possibly your chances at other units (Bros talk). Remember, guard/reserve units can be picky. It all boils down to how much you want it. Oh...bringing beer to the unit's UTAs can't hurt! Good luck

 

[NavyGuy]

Pintarski,
I'm almost afraid to ask how you knew I was in O7-93. SSGT Pointer, USMC, was the deliverer of pain for my class.
So what's your story? You're a bit cryptic with your bio. You can hit me back with a PM if you wish. I'm glad to see there are other members of the AOCS Beach Club on this board.