Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 11240622)

I was misquoted. Bernie being there is better than never having been there: or, never having donned a uniform of service.

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBernie (Post 11240626)

Really:blink:

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 11240651)

:confused:

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11233521)

Watched a bit of the parade in Perth this morning on TV - Aussie soldiers/sailors/airmen can't march for shit. Saying that, those Royal Navy dudes from HMS Tireless weren't much better

What the f**k did they learn in basics?

Originally Posted by spouse of scouse (Post 11241104)

ffs, they're members of the armed forces, not a choreographed pantomime for your entertainment.

The things some people criticize :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 11241113)

Have you served then ??

Originally Posted by spouse of scouse (Post 11241134)

I don't get your point?

Originally Posted by spouse of scouse (Post 11241104)

ffs, they're members of the armed forces, not a choreographed pantomime for your entertainment.

The things some people criticize :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by spouse of scouse (Post 11241739)

Bernie - Yes, I did know what your first comment meant - I was interested in how you would explain it. Not interested anymore.

Amazulu - nothing you've said is new to me.

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You know, commenting on the armed forces generally, or ANZAC day specifically, isn't reserved for people who've personally served in the army/navy/airforce.
ANZAC Day means a great deal to me, both as an Australian and in terms of my own family. You have the same right as everyone else to criticize, and you did. I have the same right as everyone else to respond, and I did. Anything more is just a stupid forum argument, and you can have that all to yourselves.

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11241674)

eh? :confused:

Do you know anything about military discipline and culture?

If you did you would know that good marching is a fundamental skill/task/function of a well training military unit. It shows good discipline, skill, pride, professionalism and training

On ANZAC day in Perth the marching from much of the Australian military was appalling - out of step and time, not lined up, some of them had big grins on their faces and some were even chewing gum

We pay a lot of money for these guys and should expect the best - and they should expect the best from themselves

You either get this or you don't

Originally Posted by spouse of scouse (Post 11242058)

I hate doing this, because I'm a stubborn old bitch. But I want to say I'm sorry for my comments. My uncle, who served in Vietnam, died the day before ANZAC Day. He wasn't that much older than me and we were really close. He came home so changed, so damaged. He wouldn't have a bar of the RSL or any commemoration services, he wanted to do the impossible, to forget.

Anyway, sorry for going off half-cocked.

Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 11242109)

No offence taken,just keep the safety on next time eh:D

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11241674)

eh? :confused:

Do you know anything about military discipline and culture?

If you did you would know that good marching is a fundamental skill/task/function of a well training military unit. It shows good discipline, skill, pride, professionalism and training

On ANZAC day in Perth the marching from much of the Australian military was appalling - out of step and time, not lined up, some of them had big grins on their faces and some were even chewing gum

We pay a lot of money for these guys and should expect the best - and they should expect the best from themselves

You either get this or you don't