I cant find the regulations on how to put my mini medal. I can wear it on my standard blues uniform right? please help!
Quote from: C/MSgt Durant on March 13, 2011, 10:02:26 PM
I cant find the regulations on how to put my mini medal. I can wear it on my standard blues uniform right? please help!
No - mini medals are only worn by senior members in two situations.
Mess dress.
Blazer combo in "semi-formal mode", in which case you only wear one medal (generally your highest, but it is wearer's choice).
There are no uniform combos open to cadets that allow for mini-medals.
so, I cannot wear my "cadet of the year" medal i got? (the Air Force Association thing)
Quote from: C/MSgt Durant on March 13, 2011, 10:13:18 PM
so, I cannot wear my "cadet of the year" medal i got? (the Air Force Association thing)
You can wear the ribbon. And that's not a mini medal, its a full sized medal. The Air Force does not wear full sized medals.
oh, :/ dangit that kinda sucks, okay ill take it off as soon as i get home. :/ thank you
Although that is a really small medal to be full sized?
The AFA medal is just for the ceremony, as are any of the full-sized CAP-related medals.
It is not unusual to be pinned when presented, and wear the medal the rest of the activity / banquet / meeting,
but after that it goes in a drawer or in a frame.
Quote from: JThemann on March 13, 2011, 10:14:52 PM
Quote from: C/MSgt Durant on March 13, 2011, 10:13:18 PM
so, I cannot wear my "cadet of the year" medal i got? (the Air Force Association thing)
You can wear the ribbon. And that's not a mini medal, its a full sized medal. The Air Force does not wear full sized medals.
*Exceptions: Honor Guard Members under specific conditions for ceremonial uniforms, AFROTC (They are USAF members) cadet mess dress... ;D >:D
But no...the vast vast vast majority of the time we do not and the vast majority of members never will.
Someone/ones put you in for that award, I wouldn't just call it a "thing". :)
Cadet Durant,
First, congratulations on your award! Don't forget to add it to your Cadet Resume' ASAP. We here at CapTalk hope we have helped you prepare for the bleak realities and shattered dreams of adulthood by dashing your hopes of actually wearing your award....Now is good time to start a savings account filled with gruntles, so that when you are a broken shell of a Senior Member, you can re-gruntle yourself after becoming disgruntled.
Major Lord
major Lord, have no idea what you just said but cool.. and by "thing" I meant no disrespect. This is an official forum so there is no need for "correct grammar and spelling"
Quote from: C/MSgt Durant on April 13, 2011, 12:14:55 AM
major Lord, have no idea what you just said but cool.. and by "thing" I meant no disrespect. This is an official forum so there is no need for "correct grammar and spelling"
?
Spelling and grammar are always important, especially here, and especially from cadets.
Quote from: C/MSgt Durant on April 13, 2011, 12:14:55 AM
major Lord, have no idea what you just said but cool.. and by "thing" I meant no disrespect. This is an official forum so there is no need for "correct grammar and spelling"
That's just disappointing.
In all honesty, I don't care. When I need to ask a question, but have to leave asap, I am not going to worry about that kind of stuff.
Quote from: C/MSgt Durant on April 13, 2011, 04:44:06 AM
In all honesty, I don't care. When I need to ask a question, but have to leave asap, I am not going to worry about that kind of stuff.
Coppin' a 'tude is probably the worst thing you can do here. It will ensure that most of your posts will be ignored and that you become the subject of a dogpile if it gets really bad.
Your content might have great meaning to you, but if you can't express it using decent grammar, spelling and punctuation, it carries little meaning for the readers, since we aren't interested in spending the time to figure it out.
Remember, the quality of your posts is often a reflection on the quality of you! Attention to detail and good writing skills can both be very important in your life. This is a great place to practice and improve your skills in a less critical (as in importance) environment.
I often wonder why people on this board jump on Cadets for spelling and grammar, but don't say the first thing when Seniors have spelling and grammar mistakes.
Quote from: C/MSgt Durant on April 13, 2011, 04:44:06 AM
In all honesty, I don't care. When I need to ask a question, but have to leave asap, I am not going to worry about that kind of stuff.
Ironic. Your spelling and grammar are far more civilized, even if you're tone isn't.
You don't care now, but a tendency to cut corners when it comes to communication can cause problems later. Do you think you're going to impress your supervisors by taking the viewpoint that 'there is no need for "correct grammar and spelling"' in the future when you're working to pay your bills? If college is a goal, I can guarantee that such a viewpoint won't be looked upon highly there either.
Breaking the bad habits now is in your best interest. Proper communication can go a long way, not only in being considered detail oriented; it also avoids misunderstandings.
Cadet Durant,
I was making an obscure joke about disappointment in CAP, not criticizing your spelling or grammar. We have enough Grammar Nazi's here already to build a fourth Reich! It really is a wonderful thing that you won your award, and I personally have no grammatical objections to calling a "thing" a "thing". Ain't no big thing!
The subject of poor grammar and spelling arises here all the time, and many will argue that the use of poor English will forever mark you as unprofessional. I agree with you that sites like this tend to be considered "exempt" from the proper use of English, but remember that anything you write on the internet never really goes away.
Major Lord
major lord, I apologize to you. In everything else, when I have time, on the computer I do quite well on grammar and spelling. I do not do very well on people who think they can tell me how to write on an unofficial site.
The problem is that while this may be an unofficial site, there are lots of official people who read what you have written here. These are the same people whom you may need to impress in order to attain your goals later on. It's best not to burn bridges before you even get to them.
No apology is necessary!
Major Lord
Quote from: C/MSgt Durant on April 13, 2011, 01:50:26 PMmajor lord, I apologize to you. In everything else, when I have time, on the computer I do quite well on grammar and spelling. I do not do very well on people who think they can tell me how to write on an unofficial site.
Not a case of people "telling you what to do", more of a case of trying to encourage you to do the appropriate thing. No one here can really tell you what to do, the choice is up to you.
What people here are telling you are the repercussions of not writing in a professional style. You are obviously not ignorant, your AFA award shows that. But with awards like that, there is an expectation of professionalism. You show that you have met a high standard, so the associated conduct is expected.
As I said before, people here can't really tell you what to do, but it works both ways. You can't tell them what to do either. That means that if people choose to critique your writing style, they can and will. They may decide to simply ignore the posts you make because of the manner in which you write. An English teacher told me one time "Writing is often the first, and quite often the last, impression you make on someone. It's in your best interest to present a
good impression." There's a lot of truth to that.
Most of us here would like to see you present yourself in a manner that makes a good impression. We don't want you to leave, this forum is an excellent resource (in many different ways, sometimes with the best examples of what not to do) for CAP members.
Quote from: BillB on April 13, 2011, 08:46:53 AM
I often wonder why people on this board jump on Cadets for spelling and grammar, but don't say the first thing when Seniors have spelling and grammar mistakes.
SMs are not immune. I usually send PMs to those folks in need of a little guidance, both cadet and SM, instead of the public fangs others are prone to bare. The responses I get from the SMs generally fall into the "can't teach an olde dog new tricks" realm, so I concentrate my efforts on the cadets, who tend to be more trainable, and not so set in their ways. The cadets also seem to have less hypocritical attitudes. There are a number of SMs on here who preach one thing and do the opposite.
Since I'm on a roll, I'd like to ask you kind readers why the placement of a collar insignia is more important that good writing skills. There seems to be so much more time spent on the former than the latter, when poor writing has a much more far reaching effect on one's life.
It occurs to me that CAP is not the only three letter agency with a "C" and an "A'" in it that awards decorations that you are not allowed to wear....or even acknowledge.....
Major Lord
Encourage me? If I felt that, I wouldn't be complaining. I understand what you are trying to tell me Hawk200, but I do not see what are you are talking about when it comes to "encouragement."
Quote from: C/MSgt Durant on April 13, 2011, 08:30:48 PM
Encourage me? If I felt that, I wouldn't be complaining. I understand what you are trying to tell me Hawk200, but I do not see what are you are talking about when it comes to "encouragement."
en·cour·age
[en-kur-ij, -kuhr-]
–verb (used with object), -aged, -ag·ing.
1. to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence: His coach encouraged him throughout the marathon race to keep on running.
2.
to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.: One of the chief duties of a teacher is to encourage students.
3. to promote, advance, or foster: Poverty often encourages crime.
and yet I'm still not "encouraged" to use proper English when I'm in a hurry.
Quote from: C/MSgt Durant on April 13, 2011, 08:56:44 PM
and yet I'm still not "encouraged" to use proper English when I'm in a hurry.
I do not now, nor will I ever understand the "I'm in a hurry" excuse. MAYBE, if you are using a cell phone without a keyboard, but with a computer? Please.
How much longer does it actually take to capitalize and use proper punctuation? I find it extremely hard to believe that anyone is so insanely busy that they cannot afford to take the extra second or two (if that) it takes to make their posts readable. If you just do it the right way all the time, you might find that it isn't such a big hassle to make those few extra keystrokes.