Current Events > Army drops nade throwing requirement to graduate, new recruits can't throw far

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voldothegr8 02/15/18 8:17:27 AM #1:	And yes, they probably mean women. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5392363/Army-wont-require-recruits-throw-grenade-far-enough.html The United States Army will no longer require recruits to show they can throw hand grenades 25 meters because many of them cant throw the explosive far enough, it revealed on Friday. The Army says that starting next summer it will remove the requirement from its Basic Combat Training because it takes too much time to teach enlistees to throw grenades at an adequate distance. The new policy was reported by Military.com. What we have found is it is taking far, far too much time, said Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost, the commanding general of the US Army Center of Initial Military Training. It's taking three to four times as much time ... just to qualify folks on the hand grenade course than we had designated so what is happening is it is taking away from other aspects of training. We are finding that there are a large number of trainees that come in that quite frankly just physically don't have the capacity to throw a hand grenade 20 to 25 to 30 meters, he said. --- Oda break tracker 2018- 1 (1) \| THE Ohio State: 11-2 \| Oakland Raiders: 6-10 Super Mario Maker Profile: 1237-0000-0073-02FE <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:896125013] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>And yes, they probably mean women. <quote>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5392363/Army-wont-require-recruits-throw-grenade-far-enough.html The United States Army will no longer require recruits to show they can throw hand grenades 25 meters because many of them cant throw the explosive far enough, it revealed on Friday. The Army says that starting next summer it will remove the requirement from its Basic Combat Training because it takes too much time to teach enlistees to throw grenades at an adequate distance. The new policy was reported by Military.com. What we have found is it is taking far, far too much time, said Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost, the commanding general of the US Army Center of Initial Military Training. It's taking three to four times as much time ... just to qualify folks on the hand grenade course than we had designated so what is happening is it is taking away from other aspects of training. We are finding that there are a large number of trainees that come in that quite frankly just physically don't have the capacity to throw a hand grenade 20 to 25 to 30 meters, he said.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FluttershyPony 02/15/18 8:18:16 AM #2:	soyboys cant throw it seems <cite>FluttershyPony posted [p:896125042] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>soyboys cant throw it seems</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 02/15/18 8:19:20 AM #3:	Baseball is dead --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:896125074] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>Baseball is dead</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iClockwork 02/15/18 8:21:03 AM #4:	Don't we have grenade launchers? Why do we need to throw them? --- Sometimes people come along and they want to change things. I am one of those people and I will assist in furthering our country for the better. - Xsquader <cite>iClockwork posted [p:896125119] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>Don't we have grenade launchers? Why do we need to throw them?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Awesome 02/15/18 8:21:12 AM #5:	we are lowering our standards for combat because our people cant do it and we dont want to hurt their feelings. This is definitely bizarro world. --- http://i.imgur.com/gWCYPlD.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Ls3OgWR.jpg <cite>Awesome posted [p:896125125] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote> we are lowering our standards for combat because our people cant do it and we dont want to hurt their feelings. This is definitely bizarro world.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MrResetti 02/15/18 8:23:35 AM #7:	27_Sandman_40 posted... Yeah Im pretty sure throwing a grenade is useless when they decided long ago that the Army would be cannon fodder for those who actually are specialized in coordinated combat. Think you have the army mistaken with the Marines. --- http://i.imgur.com/GRZEGPm.gif http://imgur.com/OeMgQZT.gif <cite>MrResetti posted [p:896125200] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>27_Sandman_40 posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah Im pretty sure throwing a grenade is useless when they decided long ago that the Army would be cannon fodder for those who actually are specialized in coordinated combat.</quote> Think you have the army mistaken with the Marines.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aristoph 02/15/18 8:24:58 AM #8:	Would've probably gone over a whole lot better if they'd kept the "these kids can't throw far enough" out of the public explanation and just given some bullshit "we don't typically have engagements that require throwing a hand grenade very far anymore, so we're just gonna show them proper form and drop the distance requirement." I mean, you could easily see that as a justifiable explanation and wouldn't need to stir up any controversial shit in the process. I don't understand why people are so fucking bad at coming up with decent explanations for this kind of stuff anymore. --- PSN ID: Aristoph http://www.youtube.com/user/SotCRules <cite>Aristoph posted [p:896125235] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>Would've probably gone over a whole lot better if they'd kept the "these kids can't throw far enough" out of the public explanation and just given some bullshit "we don't typically have engagements that require throwing a hand grenade very far anymore, so we're just gonna show them proper form and drop the distance requirement." I mean, you could easily see that as a justifiable explanation and wouldn't need to stir up any controversial shit in the process. I don't understand why people are so fucking bad at coming up with decent explanations for this kind of stuff anymore.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
12amMadman 02/15/18 8:29:11 AM #9:	Lmao if you can't throw 25 meters --- Hey it's me <cite>12amMadman posted [p:896125375] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>Lmao if you can't throw 25 meters</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fam_Fam 02/15/18 8:34:34 AM #10:	Aristoph posted... Would've probably gone over a whole lot better if they'd kept the "these kids can't throw far enough" out of the public explanation and just given some bullshit "we don't typically have engagements that require throwing a hand grenade very far anymore, so we're just gonna show them proper form and drop the distance requirement." I mean, you could easily see that as a justifiable explanation and wouldn't need to stir up any controversial shit in the process. I don't understand why people are so fucking bad at coming up with decent explanations for this kind of stuff anymore. because some people don't like to lie? <cite>Fam_Fam posted [p:896125561] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>Aristoph posted...</cite> <quote>Would've probably gone over a whole lot better if they'd kept the "these kids can't throw far enough" out of the public explanation and just given some bullshit "we don't typically have engagements that require throwing a hand grenade very far anymore, so we're just gonna show them proper form and drop the distance requirement." I mean, you could easily see that as a justifiable explanation and wouldn't need to stir up any controversial shit in the process. I don't understand why people are so fucking bad at coming up with decent explanations for this kind of stuff anymore.</quote> because some people don't like to lie?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Looked gf 02/15/18 8:40:37 AM #11:	Lmao --- https://giant.gfycat.com/ShowyWarmheartedCuscus.gif <cite>Looked gf posted [p:896125780] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>Lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aristoph 02/15/18 8:54:16 AM #12:	Fam_Fam posted... Aristoph posted... Would've probably gone over a whole lot better if they'd kept the "these kids can't throw far enough" out of the public explanation and just given some bullshit "we don't typically have engagements that require throwing a hand grenade very far anymore, so we're just gonna show them proper form and drop the distance requirement." I mean, you could easily see that as a justifiable explanation and wouldn't need to stir up any controversial shit in the process. I don't understand why people are so fucking bad at coming up with decent explanations for this kind of stuff anymore. because some people don't like to lie? Bullshit. If you're in charge of literally anything when it comes to running a country, you lie out your ass every fucking chance you can get. --- PSN ID: Aristoph http://www.youtube.com/user/SotCRules <cite>Aristoph posted [p:896126263] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>Fam_Fam posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Aristoph posted...</cite> <quote>Would've probably gone over a whole lot better if they'd kept the "these kids can't throw far enough" out of the public explanation and just given some bullshit "we don't typically have engagements that require throwing a hand grenade very far anymore, so we're just gonna show them proper form and drop the distance requirement." I mean, you could easily see that as a justifiable explanation and wouldn't need to stir up any controversial shit in the process. I don't understand why people are so fucking bad at coming up with decent explanations for this kind of stuff anymore.</quote> because some people don't like to lie?</quote> Bullshit. If you're in charge of literally anything when it comes to running a country, you lie out your ass every fucking chance you can get.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FLUFFYGERM 02/15/18 8:55:07 AM #13:	12amMadman posted... Lmao if you can't throw 25 meters --- Do good. <cite>FLUFFYGERM posted [p:896126287] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>12amMadman posted...</cite> <quote>Lmao if you can't throw 25 meters</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R_Jackal 02/15/18 8:58:58 AM #14:	Aristoph posted... Fam_Fam posted... Aristoph posted... Would've probably gone over a whole lot better if they'd kept the "these kids can't throw far enough" out of the public explanation and just given some bullshit "we don't typically have engagements that require throwing a hand grenade very far anymore, so we're just gonna show them proper form and drop the distance requirement." I mean, you could easily see that as a justifiable explanation and wouldn't need to stir up any controversial shit in the process. I don't understand why people are so fucking bad at coming up with decent explanations for this kind of stuff anymore. because some people don't like to lie? Bullshit. If you're in charge of literally anything when it comes to running a country, you lie out your ass every fucking chance you can get. It's the military. If they can take a shot at you, they will. Referring to verbally in this case. <cite>R_Jackal posted [p:896126430] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>Aristoph posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Fam_Fam posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Aristoph posted...</cite> <quote>Would've probably gone over a whole lot better if they'd kept the "these kids can't throw far enough" out of the public explanation and just given some bullshit "we don't typically have engagements that require throwing a hand grenade very far anymore, so we're just gonna show them proper form and drop the distance requirement." I mean, you could easily see that as a justifiable explanation and wouldn't need to stir up any controversial shit in the process. I don't understand why people are so fucking bad at coming up with decent explanations for this kind of stuff anymore.</quote> because some people don't like to lie?</quote> Bullshit. If you're in charge of literally anything when it comes to running a country, you lie out your ass every fucking chance you can get.</quote> It's the military. If they can take a shot at you, they will. Referring to verbally in this case.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CEs_EFG 02/15/18 9:02:25 AM #15:	I hated the way you had to throw it, it's all weird it's not like throwing a football it's more like a chuck also iClockwork posted... Don't we have grenade launchers? Why do we need to throw them? Second stupidest comment 27_Sandman_40 posted... Yeah Im pretty sure throwing a grenade is useless when they decided long ago that the Army would be cannon fodder for those who actually are specialized in coordinated combat. Stupidest post --- http://imgur.com/a/GCAyA http://i.imgur.com/8ImkFTt.png http://i.imgur.com/iVota.gif http://i.imgur.com/vIs64.gif <cite>CEs_EFG posted [p:896126567] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>I hated the way you had to throw it, it's all weird it's not like throwing a football it's more like a chuck also <cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote>Don't we have grenade launchers? Why do we need to throw them?</quote> Second stupidest comment <cite>27_Sandman_40 posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah Im pretty sure throwing a grenade is useless when they decided long ago that the Army would be cannon fodder for those who actually are specialized in coordinated combat.</quote> Stupidest post</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
myzz7 02/15/18 9:03:29 AM #16:	FLUFFYGERM posted... 12amMadman posted... Lmao if you can't throw 25 meters women recruits --- http://s10.postimage.org/mxioonsd1/gildavatar.gif http://gifgifs.com/res/0916/57ebaeea6c7a9047727112.gif <cite>myzz7 posted [p:896126595] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>FLUFFYGERM posted...</cite> <quote><cite>12amMadman posted...</cite> <quote>Lmao if you can't throw 25 meters</quote></quote> women recruits</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aristoph 02/15/18 9:05:50 AM #17:	CEs_EFG posted... I hated the way you had to throw it, it's all weird it's not like throwing a football it's more like a chuck also I've never thrown a grenade, so I could be way off, but isn't the form all weird like that because the weight makes it easy to hurt your wrist/elbow if you try to throw it like a baseball or a football? --- PSN ID: Aristoph http://www.youtube.com/user/SotCRules <cite>Aristoph posted [p:896126668] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>CEs_EFG posted...</cite> <quote>I hated the way you had to throw it, it's all weird it's not like throwing a football it's more like a chuck also </quote> I've never thrown a grenade, so I could be way off, but isn't the form all weird like that because the weight makes it easy to hurt your wrist/elbow if you try to throw it like a baseball or a football?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Omega Hunter 02/15/18 9:05:59 AM #18:	myzz7 posted... FLUFFYGERM posted... 12amMadman posted... Lmao if you can't throw 25 meters women recruits Ding ding ding --- Living is naturally hell, you have to work to put a smile on. http://images.complex.com/complex/image/upload/7_ugmpjq.gif <cite>Omega Hunter posted [p:896126672] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>myzz7 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>FLUFFYGERM posted...</cite> <quote><cite>12amMadman posted...</cite> <quote>Lmao if you can't throw 25 meters</quote></quote> women recruits</quote> Ding ding ding</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Steve Nick 02/15/18 9:06:46 AM #19:	There's no way anyone shouldn't be able to throw something for 25 meters after basic training muscles them up. If your recruits can't throw for 25 meters, then fucking train them? --- This is my signature. <cite>Steve Nick posted [p:896126696] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>There's no way anyone shouldn't be able to throw something for 25 meters after basic training muscles them up. If your recruits can't throw for 25 meters, then fucking train them?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ClockworkHare 02/15/18 9:06:59 AM #20:	Have they tried throwing underhand? That worked for me back in little league. --- Bite me like one of your French rolls. http://www.imageupload.co.uk/images/2017/06/05/flcnpawn.png http://www.imageupload.co.uk/images/2017/06/05/84543589.gif <cite>ClockworkHare posted [p:896126706] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>Have they tried throwing underhand? That worked for me back in little league.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CEs_EFG 02/15/18 9:07:43 AM #22:	Aristoph posted... CEs_EFG posted... I hated the way you had to throw it, it's all weird it's not like throwing a football it's more like a chuck also I've never thrown a grenade, so I could be way off, but isn't the form all weird like that because the weight makes it easy to hurt your wrist/elbow if you try to throw it like a baseball or a football? Idk grenades aren't heavy at all just the way you have to throw it to pass basic is weird. --- http://imgur.com/a/GCAyA http://i.imgur.com/8ImkFTt.png http://i.imgur.com/iVota.gif http://i.imgur.com/vIs64.gif <cite>CEs_EFG posted [p:896126735] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>Aristoph posted...</cite> <quote><cite>CEs_EFG posted...</cite> <quote>I hated the way you had to throw it, it's all weird it's not like throwing a football it's more like a chuck also </quote> I've never thrown a grenade, so I could be way off, but isn't the form all weird like that because the weight makes it easy to hurt your wrist/elbow if you try to throw it like a baseball or a football?</quote> Idk grenades aren't heavy at all just the way you have to throw it to pass basic is weird.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iClockwork 02/15/18 9:14:52 AM #23:	CEs_EFG posted... Second stupidest comment Nope when you have a tool you use it. do you put screws in your wall using you fingers? No you use a screwdriver. --- Sometimes people come along and they want to change things. I am one of those people and I will assist in furthering our country for the better. - Xsquader <cite>iClockwork posted [p:896126998] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>CEs_EFG posted...</cite> <quote>Second stupidest comment </quote> Nope when you have a tool you use it. do you put screws in your wall using you fingers? No you use a screwdriver.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeneralKenobi85 02/15/18 9:16:56 AM #24:	iClockwork posted... CEs_EFG posted... Second stupidest comment Nope when you have a tool you use it. do you put screws in your wall using you fingers? No you use a screwdriver. Yeah carrying a grenade launcher around at all times in addition to all the other stuff you have to carry sure seems practical. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> <cite>GeneralKenobi85 posted [p:896127063] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote><cite>CEs_EFG posted...</cite> <quote>Second stupidest comment </quote> Nope when you have a tool you use it. do you put screws in your wall using you fingers? No you use a screwdriver.</quote> Yeah carrying a grenade launcher around at all times in addition to all the other stuff you have to carry sure seems practical.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CEs_EFG 02/15/18 9:22:18 AM #25:	iClockwork posted... CEs_EFG posted... Second stupidest comment Nope when you have a tool you use it. do you put screws in your wall using you fingers? No you use a screwdriver. Because I want to carry a grenade launcher everywhere right? Instead of just building minimum upper body strength that I shouldve had anyway --- http://imgur.com/a/GCAyA http://i.imgur.com/8ImkFTt.png http://i.imgur.com/iVota.gif http://i.imgur.com/vIs64.gif <cite>CEs_EFG posted [p:896127243] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote><cite>CEs_EFG posted...</cite> <quote>Second stupidest comment </quote> Nope when you have a tool you use it. do you put screws in your wall using you fingers? No you use a screwdriver.</quote> Because I want to carry a grenade launcher everywhere right? Instead of just building minimum upper body strength that I shouldve had anyway</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vaati_Reborn 02/15/18 9:23:51 AM #26:	just shove them in those t-shirt launchers. problem solved --- https://i.imgur.com/remNMiX.gif <cite>Vaati_Reborn posted [p:896127307] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>just shove them in those t-shirt launchers. problem solved</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iClockwork 02/15/18 9:25:13 AM #27:	GeneralKenobi85 posted... Yeah carrying a grenade launcher around at all times in addition to all the other stuff you have to carry sure seems practical. CEs_EFG posted... Because I want to carry a grenade launcher everywhere right? Instead of just building minimum upper body strength that I shouldve had anyway --- Sometimes people come along and they want to change things. I am one of those people and I will assist in furthering our country for the better. - Xsquader <cite>iClockwork posted [p:896127368] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>GeneralKenobi85 posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah carrying a grenade launcher around at all times in addition to all the other stuff you have to carry sure seems practical. </quote> <cite>CEs_EFG posted...</cite> <quote>Because I want to carry a grenade launcher everywhere right? Instead of just building minimum upper body strength that I shouldve had anyway </quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
A_Good_Boy 02/15/18 9:28:51 AM #28:	Why are we assuming it's just because of women? Recruits are drawing from an ever increasing pool of obese and sedentary population of people. They're turning away a lot more people in record numbers. Even the Chinese military is having an issue with their recruits, I read one article where a Chinese general says that all of their enlistees are fat crybabies that masturbate too much. I don't see why it would be any different in America. Here it's probably even worse. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.4 <cite>A_Good_Boy posted [p:896127514] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>Why are we assuming it's just because of women? Recruits are drawing from an ever increasing pool of obese and sedentary population of people. They're turning away a lot more people in record numbers. Even the Chinese military is having an issue with their recruits, I read one article where a Chinese general says that all of their enlistees are fat crybabies that masturbate too much. I don't see why it would be any different in America. Here it's probably even worse.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeneralKenobi85 02/15/18 9:51:29 AM #29:	iClockwork posted... GeneralKenobi85 posted... Yeah carrying a grenade launcher around at all times in addition to all the other stuff you have to carry sure seems practical. CEs_EFG posted... Because I want to carry a grenade launcher everywhere right? Instead of just building minimum upper body strength that I shouldve had anyway Fair enough, although I assume that since underbarrel grenade launchers haven't totally replaced hand grenades, there are certain scenarios where you'd be better off with hand grenades. Or maybe it's just a cost thing. I imagine someone with more military knowledge could explain. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> <cite>GeneralKenobi85 posted [p:896128461] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GeneralKenobi85 posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah carrying a grenade launcher around at all times in addition to all the other stuff you have to carry sure seems practical. </quote> <cite>CEs_EFG posted...</cite> <quote>Because I want to carry a grenade launcher everywhere right? Instead of just building minimum upper body strength that I shouldve had anyway </quote> </quote> Fair enough, although I assume that since underbarrel grenade launchers haven't totally replaced hand grenades, there are certain scenarios where you'd be better off with hand grenades. Or maybe it's just a cost thing. I imagine someone with more military knowledge could explain.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KlownArt 02/15/18 10:05:56 AM #30:	Women didn't just start throwing grenades recently. They've done it fine for a long time. I'm going to guess it has more to do with the cost of the whole thing versus how much use each soldier gets out of it. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeWdKc-tY4E Goal: Win PUBG Solo for the first time <cite>KlownArt posted [p:896129088] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>Women didn't just start throwing grenades recently. They've done it fine for a long time. I'm going to guess it has more to do with the cost of the whole thing versus how much use each soldier gets out of it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Steelix500 02/15/18 10:14:56 AM #31:	WTF, it only took us 2 days when I went through >_> <cite>Steelix500 posted [p:896129481] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>WTF, it only took us 2 days when I went through >_></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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NINExATExSEVEN 02/15/18 10:18:17 AM #33:	So either it's true that effeminate men are on the rise or these new recruits are women and are just not as physically strong as males. What a society we have. --- Listen to my story... This... May be our last chance... <cite>NINExATExSEVEN posted [p:896129628] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>So either it's true that effeminate men are on the rise or these new recruits are women and are just not as physically strong as males. What a society we have.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 02/15/18 10:20:27 AM #34:	Personally I blame the dads of America. We been fucking up too long, there's too many single mothers, and now our soldiers can't throw a damn grenade --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:896129717] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>Personally I blame the dads of America. We been fucking up too long, there's too many single mothers, and now our soldiers can't throw a damn grenade</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lorenzo_2003 02/15/18 10:21:27 AM #35:	iClockwork posted... Don't we have grenade launchers? Why do we need to throw them? Lmao. This is one of those times when Im glad certain people are not depended upon to do things that might be challenging, risky, and important. --- ... <cite>Lorenzo_2003 posted [p:896129767] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote>Don't we have grenade launchers? Why do we need to throw them?</quote> Lmao. This is one of those times when Im glad certain people are not depended upon to do things that might be challenging, risky, and important.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
apolloooo 02/15/18 10:23:02 AM #36:	FLUFFYGERM posted... 12amMadman posted... Lmao if you can't throw 25 meters This. It really doesnt even require that much strength. Unless it is just too heavy, the thing you require is a good throwing posture utilizing the force from body movement --- http://i.imgtc.com/iJyp6bF.png http://i.imgtc.com/ZBw36Qh.png Thanks for the peeps that made the pics <3 if i make typos it means i am on phone <cite>apolloooo posted [p:896129851] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>FLUFFYGERM posted...</cite> <quote><cite>12amMadman posted...</cite> <quote>Lmao if you can't throw 25 meters</quote></quote> This. It really doesnt even require that much strength. Unless it is just too heavy, the thing you require is a good throwing posture utilizing the force from body movement</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Knowledge_King 02/15/18 10:23:50 AM #37:	It's always been stupid to change requirements, even based on gender. There needs to be one standard and anyone of any gender or w/e that reaches that standard gets in. If you don't? Tough cookies. Making your military weaker for inclusion purposes is the stupidest thing. --- http://www.warwithwords.com He Who Leads: Global Ebook Award Winner:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CE0TLLM <cite>Knowledge_King posted [p:896129878] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>It's always been stupid to change requirements, even based on gender. There needs to be one standard and anyone of any gender or w/e that reaches that standard gets in. If you don't? Tough cookies. Making your military weaker for inclusion purposes is the stupidest thing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EvalAngell 02/15/18 10:25:07 AM #38:	how much you wanna bet I can throw a nade over them mountains? man if Captain had put me in in 'Nam we woulda taken it.... Don't ya wish you could go back? --- It's what's best for business. <cite>EvalAngell posted [p:896129941] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>how much you wanna bet I can throw a nade over them mountains? man if Captain had put me in in 'Nam we woulda taken it.... Don't ya wish you could go back?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iClockwork 02/15/18 10:32:10 AM #39:	GeneralKenobi85 posted... Or maybe it's just a cost thing. US Military not having enough money for grenade launchers AHAHAHAHAHA --- Sometimes people come along and they want to change things. I am one of those people and I will assist in furthering our country for the better. - Xsquader <cite>iClockwork posted [p:896130265] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>GeneralKenobi85 posted...</cite> <quote>Or maybe it's just a cost thing.</quote> US Military not having enough money for grenade launchers AHAHAHAHAHA</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LJRENEGADE 02/15/18 10:37:29 AM #40:	I'm not in the military and I've never used a grenade/grenade launcher, but I'd imagine its harder to aim a grenade launcher at the right arc than to simply throw it. And its probably easier/faster to throw grenades then to have to keep loading them into a grenade launcher. And the added weight of the launcher probably isn't good, especially for aiming the guns when using them normally, if we're talking about those underbarrel grenade launchers that is. <cite>LJRENEGADE posted [p:896130495] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>I'm not in the military and I've never used a grenade/grenade launcher, but I'd imagine its harder to aim a grenade launcher at the right arc than to simply throw it. And its probably easier/faster to throw grenades then to have to keep loading them into a grenade launcher. And the added weight of the launcher probably isn't good, especially for aiming the guns when using them normally, if we're talking about those underbarrel grenade launchers that is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lorenzo_2003 02/15/18 10:41:38 AM #41:	EvalAngell posted... how much you wanna bet I can throw a nade over them mountains? man if Captain had put me in in 'Nam we woulda taken it.... Don't ya wish you could go back? There will never be a sequel. That kinda makes me sad. --- ... <cite>Lorenzo_2003 posted [p:896130705] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>EvalAngell posted...</cite> <quote>how much you wanna bet I can throw a nade over them mountains? man if Captain had put me in in 'Nam we woulda taken it.... Don't ya wish you could go back?</quote> There will never be a sequel. That kinda makes me sad.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_OD 02/15/18 10:43:56 AM #42:	Aristoph posted... CEs_EFG posted... I hated the way you had to throw it, it's all weird it's not like throwing a football it's more like a chuck also I've never thrown a grenade, so I could be way off, but isn't the form all weird like that because the weight makes it easy to hurt your wrist/elbow if you try to throw it like a baseball or a football? http://i52.tinypic.com/2h4yhr4.jpg that is the form that I was taught back in 2001 in ft.knox --- PSN EddieLMT Currently Playing; EVE: Online ; God of War 3 ; Lego Marvel Avengers <cite>The_OD posted [p:896130820] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>Aristoph posted...</cite> <quote><cite>CEs_EFG posted...</cite> <quote>I hated the way you had to throw it, it's all weird it's not like throwing a football it's more like a chuck also </quote> I've never thrown a grenade, so I could be way off, but isn't the form all weird like that because the weight makes it easy to hurt your wrist/elbow if you try to throw it like a baseball or a football?</quote> http://i52.tinypic.com/2h4yhr4.jpg that is the form that I was taught back in 2001 in ft.knox</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iClockwork 02/15/18 10:44:02 AM #43:	LJRENEGADE posted... I'm not in the military and I've never used a grenade/grenade launcher, but I'd imagine its harder to aim a grenade launcher at the right arc than to simply throw it. And its probably easier/faster to throw grenades then to have to keep loading them into a grenade launcher. And the added weight of the launcher probably isn't good, especially for aiming the guns when using them normally, if we're talking about those underbarrel grenade launchers that is. That's why you learn to aim the launcher in basic instead of spending time throwing them... Always having them on the rifle would make no difference to your aim... You don't continuously throw grenades... --- Sometimes people come along and they want to change things. I am one of those people and I will assist in furthering our country for the better. - Xsquader <cite>iClockwork posted [p:896130827] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>LJRENEGADE posted...</cite> <quote>I'm not in the military and I've never used a grenade/grenade launcher, but I'd imagine its harder to aim a grenade launcher at the right arc than to simply throw it. And its probably easier/faster to throw grenades then to have to keep loading them into a grenade launcher. And the added weight of the launcher probably isn't good, especially for aiming the guns when using them normally, if we're talking about those underbarrel grenade launchers that is.</quote> That's why you learn to aim the launcher in basic instead of spending time throwing them... Always having them on the rifle would make no difference to your aim... You don't continuously throw grenades...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EvalAngell 02/15/18 10:44:40 AM #44:	Lorenzo_2003 posted... EvalAngell posted... how much you wanna bet I can throw a nade over them mountains? man if Captain had put me in in 'Nam we woulda taken it.... Don't ya wish you could go back? There will never be a sequel. That kinda makes me sad. the cartoon was supposed to be the sequel. What a shame. --- It's what's best for business. <cite>EvalAngell posted [p:896130860] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>Lorenzo_2003 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>EvalAngell posted...</cite> <quote>how much you wanna bet I can throw a nade over them mountains? man if Captain had put me in in 'Nam we woulda taken it.... Don't ya wish you could go back?</quote> There will never be a sequel. That kinda makes me sad.</quote> the cartoon was supposed to be the sequel. What a shame.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CEs_EFG 02/15/18 11:13:02 AM #45:	iClockwork posted... GeneralKenobi85 posted... Yeah carrying a grenade launcher around at all times in addition to all the other stuff you have to carry sure seems practical. CEs_EFG posted... Because I want to carry a grenade launcher everywhere right? Instead of just building minimum upper body strength that I shouldve had anyway You want to carry 7 to 10 extra pounds on your rifle that's already 14 pounds? I'm glad you're not making any decisions --- http://imgur.com/a/GCAyA http://i.imgur.com/8ImkFTt.png http://i.imgur.com/iVota.gif http://i.imgur.com/vIs64.gif <cite>CEs_EFG posted [p:896132185] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GeneralKenobi85 posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah carrying a grenade launcher around at all times in addition to all the other stuff you have to carry sure seems practical. </quote> <cite>CEs_EFG posted...</cite> <quote>Because I want to carry a grenade launcher everywhere right? Instead of just building minimum upper body strength that I shouldve had anyway </quote> </quote> You want to carry 7 to 10 extra pounds on your rifle that's already 14 pounds? I'm glad you're not making any decisions</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CEs_EFG 02/15/18 11:15:23 AM #46:	iClockwork posted... GeneralKenobi85 posted... Or maybe it's just a cost thing. US Military not having enough money for grenade launchers AHAHAHAHAHA It's not about money it's that those things are heavy on your arms and make it harder to shoot In any type of situation. --- http://imgur.com/a/GCAyA http://i.imgur.com/8ImkFTt.png http://i.imgur.com/iVota.gif http://i.imgur.com/vIs64.gif <cite>CEs_EFG posted [p:896132320] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GeneralKenobi85 posted...</cite> <quote>Or maybe it's just a cost thing.</quote> US Military not having enough money for grenade launchers AHAHAHAHAHA</quote> It's not about money it's that those things are heavy on your arms and make it harder to shoot In any type of situation.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spudger 02/15/18 11:17:53 AM #47:	How are grenades still used in 2018 --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:896132463] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote>How are grenades still used in 2018</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 02/15/18 11:18:07 AM #48:	Aristoph posted... Would've probably gone over a whole lot better if they'd kept the "these kids can't throw far enough" out of the public explanation and just given some bullshit "we don't typically have engagements that require throwing a hand grenade very far anymore, so we're just gonna show them proper form and drop the distance requirement." I mean, you could easily see that as a justifiable explanation and wouldn't need to stir up any controversial shit in the process. I don't understand why people are so fucking bad at coming up with decent explanations for this kind of stuff anymore. Why should they intentionally obscure the real reason for dropping the requirement? Are you actually advocating they just make shit up? --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:896132475] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>Aristoph posted...</cite> <quote>Would've probably gone over a whole lot better if they'd kept the "these kids can't throw far enough" out of the public explanation and just given some bullshit "we don't typically have engagements that require throwing a hand grenade very far anymore, so we're just gonna show them proper form and drop the distance requirement." I mean, you could easily see that as a justifiable explanation and wouldn't need to stir up any controversial shit in the process. I don't understand why people are so fucking bad at coming up with decent explanations for this kind of stuff anymore.</quote> Why should they intentionally obscure the real reason for dropping the requirement? Are you actually advocating they just make shit up?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CEs_EFG 02/15/18 11:18:18 AM #49:	Lorenzo_2003 posted... iClockwork posted... Don't we have grenade launchers? Why do we need to throw them? Lmao. This is one of those times when Im glad certain people are not depended upon to do things that might be challenging, risky, and important. This is the type of guy who says shit like "why don't you just grab ammo from dead enemies and keep fighting" and expexts to get taken seriously --- http://imgur.com/a/GCAyA http://i.imgur.com/8ImkFTt.png http://i.imgur.com/iVota.gif http://i.imgur.com/vIs64.gif <cite>CEs_EFG posted [p:896132486] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>Lorenzo_2003 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote>Don't we have grenade launchers? Why do we need to throw them?</quote> Lmao. This is one of those times when Im glad certain people are not depended upon to do things that might be challenging, risky, and important.</quote> This is the type of guy who says shit like "why don't you just grab ammo from dead enemies and keep fighting" and expexts to get taken seriously</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 02/15/18 11:18:59 AM #50:	iClockwork posted... You don't continuously throw grenades... Maybe you dont... --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:896132517] in Army drops... [t:76321385]...</cite> <quote><cite>iClockwork posted...</cite> <quote>You don't continuously throw grenades...</quote> Maybe you dont...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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