Difference Between a Marine Officer and an NCO - The Firearms Forum

45nut · 06-07-2010, 10:51 AM

Difference Between a Marine Officer and an NCO

A young Marine officer was severely wounded in the head by a grenade, but
the only visible permanent injury was to both of his ears, which were
amputated. Since his hearing wasn't impaired he remained in the Marine
Corps. Many years later he eventually rose to the rank of major general. He
was, however, very sensitive about his appearance.

One day the general was interviewing three Marines, prospects for his
headquarters staff.

The first was an aviator captain, and it was a great interview. At the end
of the interview the general asked him, "Do you notice anything different
about me?"

The young officer answered, "Why, yes, Sir, I couldn't help but notice that
you have no ears."
The general got very angry at his lack of tact and threw him out.

The second interview was with a logistics Lieutenant, and he was even
better. The general then asked him the same question, "Do you notice
anything different about me?" He replied sheepishly, "Well, Sir, you have
no ears." The general, now really pissed, threw him out also.

The third interview was with a Marine gunnery sergeant, an infantryman and
Staff NCO. He was articulate, looked extremely sharp and seemed to know
more than the two officers combined. The general wanted this guy, and went
ahead with the same question, "Do you notice anything different about me?"

To his surprise the sergeant said, "Yes, Sir, you wear contact lenses."
The general was very impressed and thought, what an incredibly observant
NCO, and he didn't mention my ears.
"And how do you know that I wear contacts?" the General asked.

"Well, Sir," the gunny replied, "it's pretty hard to wear glasses with no
f-----' ears."

Old Grump · 06-07-2010, 12:49 PM

That is the man I want working in my office. Observant and calls it like he see's it. Sergeant Major material all the way.

Alpo · 06-07-2010, 01:00 PM

Man. I know this is a joke, but every time I see something like this, I can't help but think, "Don't ask the question if you don't want to hear the answer".

Shopnut · 06-13-2010, 05:29 PM

I once asked an officer (my assistant division officer) if he knew the difference between an ensign (O-1) and a seaman apprentice (E-2). He said he didn't know. I told him "the seaman apprentice has been advanced once". His sense of humor seemed to be a bit lacking that day as he warned me that he was a master chief before he put on his butter bars. Har har.

06-07-2010, 10:51 AM	#1
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Difference Between a Marine Officer and an NCO Difference Between a Marine Officer and an NCO A young Marine officer was severely wounded in the head by a grenade, but the only visible permanent injury was to both of his ears, which were amputated. Since his hearing wasn't impaired he remained in the Marine Corps. Many years later he eventually rose to the rank of major general. He was, however, very sensitive about his appearance. One day the general was interviewing three Marines, prospects for his headquarters staff. The first was an aviator captain, and it was a great interview. At the end of the interview the general asked him, "Do you notice anything different about me?" The young officer answered, "Why, yes, Sir, I couldn't help but notice that you have no ears." The general got very angry at his lack of tact and threw him out. The second interview was with a logistics Lieutenant, and he was even better. The general then asked him the same question, "Do you notice anything different about me?" He replied sheepishly, "Well, Sir, you have no ears." The general, now really pissed, threw him out also. The third interview was with a Marine gunnery sergeant, an infantryman and Staff NCO. He was articulate, looked extremely sharp and seemed to know more than the two officers combined. The general wanted this guy, and went ahead with the same question, "Do you notice anything different about me?" To his surprise the sergeant said, "Yes, Sir, you wear contact lenses." The general was very impressed and thought, what an incredibly observant NCO, and he didn't mention my ears. "And how do you know that I wear contacts?" the General asked. "Well, Sir," the gunny replied, "it's pretty hard to wear glasses with no f-----' ears." __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO* -->

06-07-2010, 12:49 PM	#2
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,294	Re: Difference Between a Marine Officer and an NCO That is the man I want working in my office. Observant and calls it like he see's it. Sergeant Major material all the way. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA Last edited by Old Grump; 06-07-2010 at 12:50 PM..

06-07-2010, 01:00 PM	#3
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,666	Re: Difference Between a Marine Officer and an NCO Man. I know this is a joke, but every time I see something like this, I can't help but think, "Don't ask the question if you don't want to hear the answer". __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

06-13-2010, 05:29 PM	#4
Shopnut Former Guest Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pac NW Posts: 80	Re: Difference Between a Marine Officer and an NCO I once asked an officer (my assistant division officer) if he knew the difference between an ensign (O-1) and a seaman apprentice (E-2). He said he didn't know. I told him "the seaman apprentice has been advanced once". His sense of humor seemed to be a bit lacking that day as he warned me that he was a master chief before he put on his butter bars. Har har.