(02-21-2021, 01:53 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: Not The Onion. Proposed new Navy pledge:

"I pledge to advocate for and acknowledge all lived experiences and intersectional identities of every sailor in the Navy. I pledge to engage in ongoing self-reflection, education and knowledge sharing to better myself and my communities. I pledge to be an example in establishing healthy, inclusive and team-oriented environments. I pledge to constructively share all experiences and information gained from activities above to inform the development of Navy-wide reforms." 

Newt Gingrich: 'Woke' American military puts US in danger. Here's how | Fox News

The military (specifically the Navy) has been headed down this path of being "woke" for quite some time now.  I see it every day.  For a brief period of time they took away enlisted rank/rate from the title because someone of a lesser rank or different rate might "feel" inferior (ie.  instead of AT1, AW2, etc. it was simply PO).  Chief Initiation is a thing of the past.  It now entails PT and raising fun for their "pinning".  Becoming a Shellback is pretty much receiving a participation trophy.  The tradition of "tacking on" a "crow" has been gone for a long time.

True story.  I was flabbergasted.  The guard at our building was going to require assistance (basically a watch) when the China virus hit.  When the CMC of the largest tenant command in our building was approached about it he was asked about hours.  The head guard (civilian) told him that the largest need was from 0600-1200.  The response from the CMC was that their workday doesn't start until 0800 and that he wouldn't make his "sailors"y stand longer than 2 hour watches.

For those that don't know what a CMC is.  Master Chief Petty Officer is the highest enlisted rank in the Navy.  The CMC is the Command Master Chief, responsible directly to the Commanding Officer for all enlisted sailors.  Though not technical it's implied that he holds rank over many of the Junior Officers in the command.

Obviously my observation(s) come from an enlisted man's perspective since that's what I was when I served.  If anyone wants me to clarify what Chief initiation is about, becoming a shellback, tacking on a crow or whatever I would be happy to explain it.

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