Life Military Folks: Describe a Captain. - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 03-17-2009, 09:52 PM

I was walking home tonight, and ended up walking next to a soldier as we crossed a street. He was in full battle dress with the camo and boots and stuff (though no gun or helmet or anything).

He looked at me and said hi. I said hi back.

Then he said, "Are you a captain?"

I said, "What?"

He said, "Are you a captain?"

I literally looked down to see what I was wearing, and it was nothing remotely military looking: khaki pants, half-dressy shoes, and a black fleece.

I said, "Like in the army?"

"Yeah."

"No. But why are you asking?"

He shrugged and said, "You just look like a captain."

So...what does a captain look like? Was he just marveling at my natural sense of heroism, along with the leadership I exude? Or are Captains smarmy little losers who get shot in the back the first time they lead their troops out of the trench?

And I'm 46 years old, and constantly reminded that I look older. Aren't captains younger? What does that mean?

If he said, "you look like a general", I could understand that it's probably a compliment, in that I look like I could lead large numbers of men in an invasion of Europe. But what is a captain, and is it good or bad?

XXXshogunXXX · 03-18-2009, 01:00 AM

army captains are around 25-32 years old, O3. I doubt he meant that, unless you look like youre under 35.

Navy Captains, are like army colonels, around 40 - 50 years old. If he was in the army, I doubt thats what he was thinking.

He was probably reffering to something gay.

**cdcox** · 03-18-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by XXXshogunXXX

Navy Captains, are like army colonels, around 40 - 50 years old.

Rain Man, were you wearing Old Spice?

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Originally Posted by XXXshogunXXX

He was probably reffering to something gay.

Rain Man, were you wearing Old Spice?

T-post Tom · 03-18-2009, 01:06 AM

Asking a stranger "Are you a captain?" is the same as cross-stall foot touching in public bathrooms. NTTIAWWT

Hammock Parties · 03-18-2009, 01:11 AM

ARE YOU A CAPTAIN?

XXXshogunXXX · 03-18-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

Rain Man, were you wearing Old Spice?

Rain Man, were you wearing Old Spice?

I mustve missed something, I dont get it.

Barret · 03-18-2009, 01:42 AM

It sounds like the guy was just out of boot camp. If he didnt have any insignia or stripes on then he is a recruit or going to a costume party or something.

Also Shogun is correct, If you remember MASH, Honeycutt and Pierce were both Army Captains. They were always getting crapped on by Major Burns or Major Hotlips.

Navy Captain think of Hunt for Red October and Captain Ramius and the Captain of the USS Dallas. Both older but in charge of a lot more stuff.

**TinyEvel** · 03-18-2009, 01:43 AM

That was either

1) he is ghey and that was some code for hooking up.
2) he remembered you as moderator of a Captain Morgan tag line focus group circa 2005.
3) He's a fan of Dead Poet's Society but flubbed the quote.

I'm guessing option 1. Unless, of course, you were wearing a cartoony blue hat and fake moustache, whereas the appropriate line should have been...Are you a Cap'n?

SCTrojan · 03-18-2009, 06:59 AM

With the new Army Combat Uniform, it's difficult to see the rank. They don't wear anything on the collar, the rank insignia is placed square in the middle of the chest. With the new coloring, it tends to blend in.

As for him guessing you were a captain - it was probably the khakis and the black fleece. The black fleece coat can be worn with the uniform and doesn't require any insignia. A lot of folks wear it with civilian clothes, especially when they are traveling, since it saves on packing space - one coat for both in uniform and in civilian clothes. And khaki pants are almost an Army standard for officers in a casual setting.

Just a guess, though.

03-17-2009, 09:52 PM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-742449 VARSITY	Military Folks: Describe a Captain. I was walking home tonight, and ended up walking next to a soldier as we crossed a street. He was in full battle dress with the camo and boots and stuff (though no gun or helmet or anything). He looked at me and said hi. I said hi back. Then he said, "Are you a captain?" I said, "What?" He said, "Are you a captain?" I literally looked down to see what I was wearing, and it was nothing remotely military looking: khaki pants, half-dressy shoes, and a black fleece. I said, "Like in the army?" "Yeah." "No. But why are you asking?" He shrugged and said, "You just look like a captain." So...what does a captain look like? Was he just marveling at my natural sense of heroism, along with the leadership I exude? Or are Captains smarmy little losers who get shot in the back the first time they lead their troops out of the trench? And I'm 46 years old, and constantly reminded that I look older. Aren't captains younger? What does that mean? If he said, "you look like a general", I could understand that it's probably a compliment, in that I look like I could lead large numbers of men in an invasion of Europe. But what is a captain, and is it good or bad?
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03-18-2009, 01:00 AM	#16
XXXshogunXXX Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $10004995	army captains are around 25-32 years old, O3. I doubt he meant that, unless you look like youre under 35. Navy Captains, are like army colonels, around 40 - 50 years old. If he was in the army, I doubt thats what he was thinking. He was probably reffering to something gay. __________________
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03-18-2009, 01:06 AM	#18
T-post Tom Busy in a Kohl's restroom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $1747293	Asking a stranger "Are you a captain?" is the same as cross-stall foot touching in public bathrooms. NTTIAWWT __________________ You seem nice!
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03-18-2009, 01:11 AM	#19
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03-18-2009, 01:42 AM	#21
Barret Still Lurking Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: East Texas Casino cash: $1903790	It sounds like the guy was just out of boot camp. If he didnt have any insignia or stripes on then he is a recruit or going to a costume party or something. Also Shogun is correct, If you remember MASH, Honeycutt and Pierce were both Army Captains. They were always getting crapped on by Major Burns or Major Hotlips. Navy Captain think of Hunt for Red October and Captain Ramius and the Captain of the USS Dallas. Both older but in charge of a lot more stuff.
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03-18-2009, 01:43 AM	#22
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $2219601	That was either 1) he is ghey and that was some code for hooking up. 2) he remembered you as moderator of a Captain Morgan tag line focus group circa 2005. 3) He's a fan of Dead Poet's Society but flubbed the quote. I'm guessing option 1. Unless, of course, you were wearing a cartoony blue hat and fake moustache, whereas the appropriate line should have been...Are you a Cap'n? Attached Images
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03-18-2009, 06:59 AM	#23
SCTrojan Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Across the park Casino cash: $4889719	With the new Army Combat Uniform, it's difficult to see the rank. They don't wear anything on the collar, the rank insignia is placed square in the middle of the chest. With the new coloring, it tends to blend in. As for him guessing you were a captain - it was probably the khakis and the black fleece. The black fleece coat can be worn with the uniform and doesn't require any insignia. A lot of folks wear it with civilian clothes, especially when they are traveling, since it saves on packing space - one coat for both in uniform and in civilian clothes. And khaki pants are almost an Army standard for officers in a casual setting. Just a guess, though.
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