6 ridiculous things POGs do at the range
SUMMARY
Yes, #notallPOGs and all that. But seriously Persons Other than Grunts, the range rules aren't that crazy. First, learn to safely handle your weapon. Second, learn to fire your weapon. And third, get off the range without embarrassing yourself.
Unfortunately, these 6 things manage to pop up every time POGs go to the range en masse:
1. Targets that look like they were hit with birdshot
"Are you changing your sight picture?"
"No, sergeant."
"Shut up. Yes, you are."
2. Truly baffling weapons malfunctions
The Army's acronym for fixing weapon problems, O-SPORTS, is only effective against actual weapons malfunctions. It does little for operators who load their magazines upside down or don't realize they can run out of ammunition.
3. So. many. safety. violations.
See how this guy lowers his weapon when some schoolchildren move in front of him? And he doesn't have to be told to not point his weapon at something he doesn't want to shoot? Yeah, it's not very complicated, POGs. All weapons should be pointed up and downrange when they're not being aimed at targets. Stop flagging each other on the range.
4. MRE Alternatives
When infantry goes to the field, they bring MREs and possibly even sleeping systems and tents to stay out there for a few days. Some POGs will at least bring MREs while others ... others make arrangements with a gut truck or ice cream van.
5. "Easter basket" helmets and other uniform violations
Helmet chin straps dangling like the soldier is in a John Wayne movie, troops carrying helmets by the chin strap like it's an Easter Basket, mirrored sunglasses, armor lacking rank insignia or name tapes, the potentially catastrophic uniform violations are everywhere. It's all a sergeant major's nightmare.
6. "Clean" weapons that will never be accepted by an armorer
POGs will always declare their weapon clean after 30 minutes and then be surprised when the armorer turns them away to re-clean before they can turn in. Have you cleaned the star chamber with pipe cleaners and cotton swabs until you went mildly crazy? Then it's not clean yet.
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