Reply With QuoteSomeone found it inappropriate.Originally Posted by Bos Mutus
Agree that not only do call signs follow pilots / aircrew, but appear in logs, transcripts etc. Guidance has been out for some time on call signs not being vulgar, offensive etc.
So, apparently, this had to do with drinking 'shots' and giving out pilot call signs....a normal practice, I guess. But one female pilot was given a 'vulgar' call sign that was inappropriate. The pilot did not complain about it or think it was a big deal...but somehow word got up and house was cleaned.WASHINGTON — The Air Force removed three top commanders at Laughlin Air Force Base on Wednesday citing concerns about dangerous and threatening behavior at the major pilot training installation in Texas, the service’s Air Education and Training Command announced. The chief of AETC, Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast, fired Col. Charles Velino, the commander of the 47th Flying Training Wing, and the commanders of its operations group and flying training squadron citing “chronic leadership failures” raised in an investigation into widespread officer misconduct within the unit, according to an Air Force statement released Wednesday. The statement did not name the commanders of the operations group or the flying training squadron.
https://www.stripes.com/news/air-for...lures-1.554498
More to the story, I'm sure...there was also something about a threat being given to someone....no details on who threatened who or why.
Call signs should probably be somewhat professional since it actually follows the pilot through their career....I think it's a cool tradition, but always some knuckleheads will mess it up for everyone.
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Someone found it inappropriate.
Agree that not only do call signs follow pilots / aircrew, but appear in logs, transcripts etc. Guidance has been out for some time on call signs not being vulgar, offensive etc.
The most important six inches on the battlefield ... is between your ears.
Someone found it inappropriate.
Agree that not only do call signs follow pilots / aircrew, but appear in logs, transcripts etc. Guidance has been out for some time on call signs not being vulgar, offensive etc.
The most important six inches on the battlefield ... is between your ears.
While at DM in the early 2000's, a female wing safety office Major gave a CC Call briefing and introduced herself (A-10 pilot) by saying, "as you can see on the slide, my call-sign is 'RAGS," but long story so don't ask me why." Not sure if she's still in, but I'm guessing today's LT's probably wouldn't be allowed to have that call-sign.
On its face "RAGS" doesn't sound so bad. I have seen CSs like QUEEF, WHOREMONGER, and once ... DILDO, none of which I think were / are appropriate. Not knowing the specifics of the CS in the OP it is hard to really know if this is PC run wild or an appropriate relief.
The most important six inches on the battlefield ... is between your ears.
That's something i've always hated about this whole PC culture bull.. How i can say something to you, and even if YOU ARE Not offended, but someone else, who wasn't even there got offended, i get done for..
In a mixed / non private environment, it really doesn’t matter. I would argue that isn’t PC, but basic courtesy.
The most important six inches on the battlefield ... is between your ears.
In a mixed / non private environment, it really doesn’t matter. I would argue that isn’t PC, but basic courtesy.
The most important six inches on the battlefield ... is between your ears.
Gah...have to maintain a professional work environment.
The Voice of Reason
I disagree. Especially if the person whining about being offended, wasn't even THERE For when you said it.
And with all the crap people these days, seem to get offended by, that would almost make it to where you might as well not speak to a single person in ear shot of anyone else, just to avoid the potential to not offend anyone, anywhere, ever..
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