Cretan Camouflage

he reminds me of donna reed, especially around the eyes

[@jackspry9736]

RIP J. T. Walsh (September 28, 1943 - February 27, 1998), aged 54 RIP Bruno Kirby (April 28, 1949 - August 14, 2006), aged 57 RIP Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014), aged 63 You will be remembered as legends.

[@boogie4943]

Who're these guys? I forget.

[@stevenkmiller]

I remember Kirby in City Slickers.

[@YD-uq5fi]

Short lives, all three.

[@SgtxAnus]

"That is humor, i despise humor. I am the antagonist."

[@Alan_One1]

His infantry cord being on the wrong side is really irritating.

[@Frankie-O]

FUCK humorless

[@francessweeney2308]

You always get the one SNCO who likes to remind his/her juniors of their places. It's called the unit asshole, they do it because a warrant officer/ seargant major likes order and efficiency. They are the person the platoon commander comes down on if there is any disorder. Their office door is also the first door you'll walk through if you've been caught misbehaving.

[@stvdagger8074]

@@Alan_One1 What shoulder the cord is on is a moot point as it is ONLY supposed to be worn when qualified as an Infantry MOS, and ASSIGNED to an Infantry unit. A radio station is not an Infantry unit. The SGM shouldn't have one on period.

[@TicklerDude]

Sir? I work for a living!!!

[@KOHF34]

How J.T. Walsh didn’t get nominated for Best Supporting Actor for this movie is beyond me.

[@kenton6098]

J. T. Walsh… he was so good at those roles it was almost impossible to forget that they were only roles. I’d like to have seen him play someone really admirable.

[@erico8397]

Few good men

[@wavealip8059]

Great character actor.

[@MrChappy39]

Prosecutor, "Miracle on 34th Street."

[@clevlandblock]

Nixon

[@bend1951]

Assassin in Red Rock West with Nicholas Cage.

[@SnowyNightFlyer]

“Sgt. Major Dickerson.” I would have lost it right there.

[@pleasedroses3811]

I wouldn’t have behaved myself, either. I would have called him Dickman or something.

[@MadManUSMC]

My battalion XO was Major Dick. Great guy and good sense of humor.

[@edlawn5481]

"Biggus Dickus"

[@brianwalsh1401]

@@pleasedroses3811 No you wouldn't have unless you wanted some unwanted consequences. You would've done the same thing he did.

[@pleasedroses3811]

@@brianwalsh1401 I would have been in huge trouble. I am related to several war veterans. They tell stories that are similar to what you see in full metal jacket.

[@davidmitchell443]

"That is humor. I recognize that."

[@hafsiesami3378]

Mark Zuckerberg isn't the only lizard man to have existed.

[@Kelly14UK]

Bwah HAHA HAHA : D

[@RobARug]

Sergeant Major Dickerson reminds me of Vice Principal Richard Vernon from “The Breakfast Club”. Don’t mess with the bull, young man. You’ll get the horns.

[@brianwalsh1401]

All sorts of authoritarian aholes everywhere.

[@ashutoshverma1008]

Bro ! Apt !

[@davidtucker7219]

But J.T. Walsh didn't raid Barry Manilow 's wardrobe...

[@Robsay01]

That Sgt. was a great actor. He was very believable.

[@user-gt2lh2ec9e]

Wow, an other very best movies! John P.

[@christopherfairfowl5521]

We were all robbed when Robin died, what a waste, just think of all the excellent work he would have produced. So sad his life was so short. May he rest peacefully

[@danwallach8826]

Depression. Dementia.

[@johnchambers2996]

What is interesting is the before and after Vietnam aspects of our entertainment operation. Prior to Nam we had "Combat", "Airpower" narrated by Walter Cronkite, "The Gallant Men", "Hogan's Heroes", and endless reruns of "Victory at Sea". After Nam, we had "Mash", "Coming Home", "Southern Comfort", "Good Morning Vietnam", and "Hearts and Minds". Just a heads up for when the entertainment operations start getting our young men primed for the next one.

[@johnchambers2996]

@@CG-yw5iu Of salient note is the new Chinese 200-million dollar blockbuster "The Battle of Lake Chin-something" about the heroic Chinese intervention in Korea to halt U.S. and South Korean aggression seven decades ago - their political machine is up to something and it ain't good.

[@johnchambers2996]

@@CG-yw5iu The "entertainment" industry is nothing more that a propaganda machine, to wit., every idiot that has ever played James Bond is an avid gun-control nut. Have you ever seen a Bond movie without a glorified gun fetish and the corresponding violence in the name of her majesty.

[@cameraman655]

Am I the only one who actually respected the character, Sgt. Dickerson…? J.T. nailed the role…

[@SpartanSniper3]

The craziest part of this rant is that this guy is a draftee radio personality. He's kept far away from anything important and his only job is to keep morale up, which he does far beyond expectations. This NCO barely ever has to see him if he doesn't want to, but seemingly can't stand the fact that this draftee isn't acting like a professional soldier. Hell, he should be bragging to his superiors about how he has this guy doing a great job and is improving morale throughout the theater. What's even worse is I've seen that NCOs like this really exist. I swear, they're the death of professional military careers. Like walking cancer.

[@joseenricovillacorte7670]

Can you tell me the title of the movie? Thank you

[@popuptoaster]

Very few commanders or bosses like "wild cards" no matter how good they are at their job mainly because they know they have little control over them, thing is, you can be the the best there is for years but if you are not following the rules you only need to fuck up once and it can cause serious issues. Most would prefer you to be less good but more predictable to limit collateral damage if it ever goes wrong, as long as you are getting the job done well enough, excelling at the risk of critical failure is not worth it in their eyes.

[@slappy8941]

@@popuptoaster Well said. From what I saw, the military generally values mediocrity above performance.

[@jondstewart]

SpartanSniper3 The career Senior NCO was Army. He had at least a good 20 years in or more and was used to having to be uptight and working in a sterile environment. Possibly served in WW2 in a war zone. Cronauer, on the other hand was a hippie in uniform who probably joined the Air Force to avoid being drafted. I never heard of anyone being drafted into the Air Force.

[@princesstinklepanties2720]

@@jondstewart Well there is a pretty good diffrence between a career solider and a draftee.

[@exactinmidget92]

they got the "sir" part right. learned real quick not to call my Drill Sgt or any Sgt a "sir"

[@Alan_One1]

In the Air Force, it's ok to call most "sir." The Army...not so much.

[@blackbird5634]

they've stuffed that line into ever single war film since 1940

[@SuperSparrow45]

@@Alan_One1 Yep. It makes it a lot easier to address everybody, officer or senior enlisted, as sir/ma'am. Marines is really screwy because you have to address your DI as "sir", but then you go into the operational corp and you address enlisted by their rank.

[@nobytes2]

Dunno about AF, but Navy and Army, Sir is just for addressing officers. For enlisted you should address them properly by their rank.

[@Name-ps9fx]

That’s an Army thing. In the AF calling a person by their rank is a legal, but disapproved of way to insult the man holding the rank. “Yes Sir” = I respect you as a man who happens to hold the rank “Yes Major” = I respect your rank, but you personally aren’t worth recognizing.

[@captainsalty9022]

The Air Force did not take draftees. The Army and Marine Corps (For a while…) did.

[@markdavis7397]

J.T. Walsh did excellent work his whole life, but unfortunately "character actor" is a euphemism for "guy who gets paid 1/1000 as much to do about the same quality of work."

[@drlee2]

Sometimes even higher quality

[@gmar7836]

Not necessarily. Many character actors and actresses are paid quite well

[@W.Stryker]

Reminds me of my CSM, except he was airborne, air assault, ranger and path finder, plus 82nd During Desert storm 91

[@BipoIarbear]

I had one similar but he was 9sqdn. Royal engineer para , he was like a god to us tho in those moments u basically sat down an told you about stuff like the Falklands, iv never spoke to him apart from to say "yes sir" cos I was shit scared an i don't mind admitting it

[@francisflood8921]

Sad to say, both of these fine actors have died.

[@mumtaz1977]

R.I.P J.T.Walsh & Robbin Williams

[@guillermosanchez8843]

@@mumtaz1977 and Bruno Kirby too.

[@harrykuheim6107]

That happens when you do the Closet Rod Boogie like Robin did...Good Riddance....Trump 2020

[@paulreeves7249]

Many many times!

[@kensssa9375]

Why is it sad to say? One of those actors killed himself like an idiot. Good riddance.

[@Revbone450]

"I wish you were my first sergeant, but I already had a couple before you...."

[@matthewroberts46]

thats going in the toolbox

[@exactinmidget92]

thats a good one.

[@ferb4442]

Drop! And give me pushups. You will continue to do push-ups until you learn to address me as first sergeant!!!!

[@thejamesasher]

goes to show you theres a time to be funny and a time to be serious. balance is always the answer.

[@blackbird5634]

One of those pointed little scenes that reminds us all not to step into that long grey line in someone else's chain of command but follow our own path.

[@timnolan9561]

He reminds me a lot of Donna Reed especially around the eyes 😅

[@TheBatugan77]

I call most men in a situation that calls for respect "Sir." I learned that from my Dad. Later when I wore my Navy uni... Sometimes I slipped and said Sir to a fellow non-com, and he objected, I'd tell him it was meant with respect...take it or leave it.

[@danielcrowe8110]

Great movie; one of his best.

[@bensexton254]

Deserved Best Actor for that role.

[@Rangerclan1]

Hey Sergeant Major your blue cord is on the wrong shoulder.

[@5222k]

@purplinko Wrong dumbass. The buttons on right side of shirt come under flap on left. Ribbons are where they belong on left breast, although all out of line and ate up. Jump wings and qualification badge are in correct place. Unit crests over right breast where they belong, but all ate up and out of line also. Name tag is where it belongs. The blue cord.... IS... on the wrong shoulder.

[@heisdeadjim]

I suspect they deliberately did the uniform "wrong" as Dickerson's actions were not at all honourable. So they decided to not disrespect the "real" uniform, so to speak.

[@kdfisher547]

@@heisdeadjim yet they still disrespect the uniform by putting the blue infantry cord on the left shoulder instead of the right? If your going to feature the military in a movie at least make the uniform SOP.

[@Mindraker1]

Videos can't exactly replicate military uniforms these days due to laws.

[@Rangerclan1]

@@Mindraker1 there are no laws against copying military uniforms

[@bencordell1965]

You fly boys crack me up

[@specialk9424]

The worst, absolute WORST kind of Senior NCO.

[@WalterDWormack214]

As a *"absolutely CLUELESS CIVILIAN,* I want to *sincerely THANK YOU, for saying that!* I thought it was *just me* that saw the Sargeant behaving like a *abusive power-tripping, d*ck!*

[@armyartilleryman3895]

Ah, this guy reminds me of my old Sgt Major....Fuckin hated that prick

[@TrackMonkey327]

Not really. He's the kind of tough and disciplined NCO that keeps his troops alive in a time of war.

[@specialk9424]

@@TrackMonkey327 Yes, really. There's tough and disciplined, which I've dealt with before, and then there's abusive. Tough and disciplined will hold you accountable for your actions, but still help you with a problem. This guy walked in and told the new guy "You shut your fuckin' hole!" within two minutes of meeting him. Why would anyone go to that Sgt. Major for help with anything? To say nothing of the fact that later on in the movie he deliberately sent Cronauer, unarmed, into an area known to be held by the enemy. This man sent one of his troops out to be deliberately captured or killed. He is a HORRIBLE NCO.

[@JRJunior8624]

Oh and Cronhaer is the absolute best kind of junior NCO, FFS, get used to it pretty boy, just about every Senior NCO is like that. oh new army, I get it, be nice everyone

[@tommyblackwell3760]

Sergeant Major whose background is Infantry, star on his CIB indicating two wars....and his blue cord is on the wrong shoulder. It often sucks watching Hollyweird portraying the military when you've been there....the little details stick out.

[@rickb1973]

Yep, noticed that too

[@kennethlee2278]

Uniform mistakes are required by law

[@rickb1973]

@@kennethlee2278 That's a myth, man...Not true at all.

[@danor6812]

Which doesn't make sense. Because they are supposed to have people there to make sure the uniforms are correct for the era, and well as everything else.

[@ClarkeMarek]

Well, given how long you have to be in to get to SgtMaj, he at least served in Korea.

[@austinforant4264]

0:13 yeah I agree with Mr. Williams

[@JoeSmith-zg9ve]

'specias of soldier' best line ever

[@rickbaker4571]

The world needs more Robin Williams... a LOT more

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

No,the world needs a lot more Sgt Barnes types (Platoon)

[@martinjames4600]

No, sorry, he was unfunny "Gay elmer fudd, effete Frenchman, bumpkin voice, Indian totem rant" wash rinse repeat. Really liked him as a straight in One Hour Photo and Good Will Hunting but as a comic he sucked balls IMO

[@rickbaker4571]

@@martinjames4600 nobody cares what you think. Move along PC douchebag.

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

@@martinjames4600 Sorry to hear that your funny bone has been surgically removed. Did it happen when you were a child?

[@martinjames4600]

@@rickbaker4571 PC? Who are you calling PC? Dangleberry! My favourite comic is Doug Stanhope FFS so I doubt PC is high on my list

[@cquilty673]

Slight adjustment....The Air Force does not and never has accepted draftees. The only way into the Air Force ever has been as a volunteer. If you don't want to be in that blue suit, then the Air Force doesn't want you in it either. It usually works out pretty well for both parties that way.

[@mannydavis7708]

From Wikipedia - "In the early 1960s, Cronauer chose to enlist instead of waiting on the draft. After deliberating about entering flight training (which entailed a longer service commitment), Cronauer chose broadcasting and media operations, ultimately becoming a U.S. Air Force Radio and Television Broadcasting Specialist. His service spanned the years from 1963 to 1967. He did his training in Texas, and eventually rose to the rank of Sergeant (E-4 at the time)"

[@Mazzara1035]

A comedian. I’m going to call you Private Joker.

[@SuperChuckRaney]

The Sgt Major does look like the kind of guy not to give a reach around.

[@turbo-6.7l21]

It would’ve been hilarious if they had him say “mercury is a great car”. If you know you know.

[@dougmacray1628]

That's how my dad talked to me when I was in Kindergarten.

[@samantonio190]

Awww lol

[@babaganoush6106]

said in pythonesque....you were lucky...my dad spoke to me like that when i was 61....lol

[@fragout9575]

Blue cord on the wrong shoulder and no blue discs on his crossed rifles....

[@takerdust]

Robin Williams was an excellent comedic actor, but his portrayal of a serviceman was as realistic as a Disney animated character.

[@rustkarl]

Sticking to that type would have been murder on William’s comedic style. And annoying the rigid officer-types who insist on all that bullshit quickly makes the character endearing. Frankly speaking, accurately portrayed servicemen make for bad entertainment.

[@PaperbackWizard]

According to Dave Barry, as long as you can recognize humor, then you're not humor-impaired. So, I guess we can't say that this guy has no sense of humor.

[@whoknew2273]

his comeback lol

[@stevenkmiller]

Didn't Sergeant Major Dickerson later become the XO of Guantanamo Naval Base?

[@jeffanon1772]

You're not crazy... you're just mean & this is just radio...

[@blackbird5634]

Must we always hear that line "Sir? I'm a sergeant I work for a living!" SOOO tired of hearing it repeated over and over again in EVERY military movie. Does someone get paid to get that line into every one?

[@SuperiorBrick]

It also gets repeated over and over in the military

[@mickryan2450]

Work at what

[@AmericanMadeMud]

I say, "Sir is my father's name. I don't look anything like him."

[@stayrospaparunas3062]

Lol,i m Cretan n i lough

[@marshalltucker6620]

The Sgt Maj should know that the blue chord he is sporting over his left shoulder actually belongs on the RIGHT shoulder. It's the blue chord you get when you complete infantry school. Just saying...

[@kennethlee2278]

Federal law says military uniforms in movies and tv shows have to have mistakes

[@martinjames4600]

@@kennethlee2278 Is that right?

[@kennethlee2278]

@@martinjames4600 nope, I stand corrected.

[@martinjames4600]

@@kennethlee2278 Thats a shame that would have been a coool little factoid. Never mind!

[@chuckselvage3157]

The sarg was pretty full on and U never call an NCO sir you'll get your head ripped off Robin should have got an gold statue for this movie but he just had to wait a couple more years.

[@goldiemusic8394]

00:16 - The Sargent is having a hard time keeping a straight face, I see.

[@baron7755]

*Sergeant

[@arielg7000]

fuuny man

[@sjoormen1]

Oh it's that guy again...

[@rickb1973]

Blue Infantry cord is on the wrong side.

[@daisyedberg6658]

I'm not going on one more wild goose chase you bring me my money

[@kaiyaeternya6894]

"I'll burn you so bad you'll wish you'd died as a child!" Didn't Bumblebe say that in The Last Knight??

[@captainobvious90]

Haven't watched the Last Knight, but I'm guessing Bumblebee still somehow speaks through radios and recordings

[@silverkitty2503]

DONNA REED?

[@bezirtzogloudimitrios8465]

I am a bred and born Cretan and this camo pattern wouldnt work here.

[@robertotorres1692]

0:34 😂😂😂😂

[@terrydouglas5008]

Why is the CSM wearing his blue rope over the wrong shoulder? And why is he wearing it period? If he's not in an infantry position it's not authorized!

[@francessweeney2308]

Some units within the armed forces refer to a sergeant major, warrant officer or master aircrewman as "Sir/ma'am, Mr or Miss" then their surname. Some prefer to be addressed in this manner,others find being called "Sir/Ma'am an insult; as we saw in this scene. To be safe, unless they say otherwise address a warrant officer or sergeant major by their rank.

[@charliep5139]

Never call an enlisted “sir” or “ma’am” in the US army, though. To be fair, the sgt major is acting appropriately. Lt Hauk would’ve done well to pick up some tips on how to lead.

[@rustkarl]

@@charliep5139 To be fair Major Dick over here is a right twat who attempted to get him killed.

[@PBurns-ng3gw]

Why the hell is an Infantry Sergeant Major running a radio station? His job is to yell at people for trying to cut across the grass. There are probably rocks outside battalion headquarters that haven't been painted white because of this man's dallying. And I bet there are small twigs and leaves in the gravel surrounding those rocks. This is what happens when you wear your blue honor cord on the wrong shoulder.

[@francessweeney2308]

Infantry NCOs are often put behind the lines if recovering from an injury; it could seem like a minor injury to a civilian. For example; a sprained ankle, a friction burn, blister, athletes foot. All of these injuries could hinder an infantry soldier, become infected or in the case of athletes foot, infect the rest of the platoon.

[@eadecamp]

Acts like he has a screw loose. Probably seen too much of the real Vietnam and no longer fit to be in the front lines.

[@marshalltucker6620]

You don't put too many Sgt Maj in the field. He has done his time and now enjoys a rear echelon job. I'm an old 11C, I had 38 in and was a CSM. I was put into the recreation dept. In Ft Shafter Hawaii for my final 2 years.

[@ClarkeMarek]

​@@francessweeney2308IIRC, prostate problems, and as mentioned, at that rank you're put behind the lines. And judging by his behavior, he's got a hard on for field duty.

[@PAULDESFOSSES]

7:29 pm 182👾👽

[@fredericklockard3854]

Why would an infantry sergeant major, with his cord on the wrong side, with a CIB, PH, and other combat awards be assigned to a radio station? Doesn’t seem like the type of assignment an old warhorse would want.

[@danwallach8826]

"I'm transferrin' you to Guam, Dick." "Guam! There's nothing happening on Guam, sir!" "I always thought you were a little crazy, Dick. But you're just mean."

People please. Can't you see that the Sergeant is trying his best not to break character? I'm guessing they had to do several takes because you know RW is going to have everyone on the floor from laughing so hard. I'm guessing at least 5 or more takes in every scene. Other than Richard Pryor, these 2 had a gift, to be able to take any situation, and make people laugh.

[@aarongallesero5999]

That line at 0:50 should apply to mass shooters and terrorists

[@ryarbrough1195]

Is it a hat or a cover.

[@marshalltucker6620]

Was a cover in my day

[@davidtucker7219]

@@marshalltucker6620 Same here. USMC veteran myself..

[@OneofInfinity.]

Worse Sgt ever if he did not realize by then that it was not a suitable posting for him, unless he wanted to feel miserable at work ofc.

[@markdavis7397]

His posting was very necessary for the plot.

[@chrisfusco1108]

Not a hat, but a cover.

[@raincoast2396]

These sort of non-coms quickly change their tune when the hot lead flies.

[@jackgrimaldi8685]

Well he's got on a CIB so I'm guessing he's already been around some flying 'hot lead'.

[@rmenton3]

Did you notice the SgtMaj was wearing a Silver Star?? Hot lead doesn't bother him. If the radio station was overrun by enemy zappers with automatic weapons, who would you follow??

[@simplewelshman]

A disproportionate number of SNCOs I met during my time in were clearly narcissistic and heavily invested in themselves. Horses for courses I guess.

[@simplewelshman]

Oh you're my hero, do you think you inherited some of your father's narcissistic traits?

[@knightbro1977]

@Donald Donald You sound like a dependasaurus demanding special treatment from the MPs because they married some officer. If you want to get offended for your father how about you go serve an enlistment yourself first. If your father raised you to immediately go tell someone "FY" when they said something you don't like then I shutter to think of what kind of a leader he really is and how he treats the poor souls under his command.

[@howardsix9708]

yust loved this because, coming up through the ranks, if my superior officer gave me a boll****ing, I would imagine THEM with their trousers down around their ankles....................worked for me....................h6 ukvet

[@alanstrong3295]

Not funny to upset a Sgt Major. That applied also to Sgt. Major Aroni at MCB Camp Pendleton.

[@paddy25c]

Nobody cares

[@leosaffron222]

They got it right about NCOs you never call them “sir”. Sir is for COs who got their rank through other means. NCOs gotta slog through the lower ranks. The army tries to break the individual down but at the same time pit the individual against the group. Officers vs their units, units vs each other, you against whoever is above you. It’s not always like that but to some it can end up that way.

[@s0675938]

"Sir" is a term of address for ANY commissioned officer (most of which are much lower rank than the CO)

[@peterk2455]

ANY nco that uses the line "don't call me sir..." is immediately flagging himself as a remf pita to be avoided

[@fooman2108]

Here is a definition of irony, my best friend from high school is named Dickerson! He made to so gunnery Sgt. (before going to OCS). He has always laughed at this movie because if the the top had called in the sgt's mafia they would have taken Cronauer out in the bushes and would have NEVER HAVE FOUND THE BODY!!!

[@williamwilson6499]

Braid on wrong side.

[@jvolstad]

Donna Reed? Wasn't her husband gay?

[@LGTheOneFreeMan]

I see all these posts making fun of Dickerson, yet I'm the only one to think of calling him Peckerson.

[@Frankie-O]

Dickheadson

[@larrysmith1568]

First. The hat should be off his head. Second. The insignia does not belong on the hat. The technical advisor on this movie was not very sharp.

[@soolly357]

Not sure you understand that was the whole point of the movie.

[@eadecamp]

Like the general wearing his garrison cap indoors.

[@bigroy38]

Blue Infantry cord on the wrong shoulder.

[@sarahhudock7991]

this is played too fast. the voices sound like gerbils

[@louiewatson9389]

Toxic leadership

[@mskidi]

-We need a script for a movie by tomorrow -Get the fuck outtahere, thats impossible -Robin Williams'gonna star in it -Oh, wait a second...its ready : act 1, Robin is goodhearted, inspirational and very funny, he's got an antagonist that doesnt understand humour, act 2.Robin makes everybody happy and cures every illness in the world, making the humourless pricks angry, act 3. Someone dies and and the humourless pricks force Robin to leave

[@JimWalsh-rl5dj]

The word is cretin you fucking cretin

[@JnEricsonx]

Cretan as in Crete, Greece.

[@harrykuheim6107]

I think more Bitter Insecure Liberal Comics should do the Closet Rod Boogie just like Robin...Trump 2020

[@Will-tm5bj]

Wow.. feel better?

[@harrykuheim6107]

@@Will-tm5bj ... I would feel really good if they did it live on KZbin Comrade...

[@Will-tm5bj]

@@harrykuheim6107, yeah.. I'm sure you would. Apparently being a scumbag is cool now

[@dean4996]

Infantry cord on the wrong side !!