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Naval aviator pistol question

Originally posted by armenius:
In an Interceptor Squadron USAF during the '50s Cold War, I carried a 2nd Gen Colt SAA 45 in a Lawrence shoulder holster.Didn't want the alloy 38 Spec.Later a Flight Commander broke out an original Colt in 38-40 in an old western rig.Another carried a Browning HiPower.Nobody ever complained.
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I sometimes carried a personal Colt Gold Cup .45 auto on duty at a remote radar station. It was quite some time before some weenie complained to the colonel, who told me to start using an issue .45.

Had I used an issue holster, no one would probably have caught on. But the higher sights wouldn't fit the M-1916 .45 holster. I wore a Bianchi high riding Threepersons style rig.

Today's military is FAR more restrictive.

By the way, our interceptor pilots flew F-106's. What did you have? I was in later than you were.

T-Star
 
T Star-I was at Paine Field flying the F89 Scorpion with the 321 FIS.One of the greatest times of my life.We had a small detachment on the south side of the airfield-kind of like Camp Swampy-the Pentagon forgot about us.A lot of the older heads were vets of WWII and they were an entirely different breed.They were my heroes as a kid and it was wonderful to fly or have a few in the O Club with them.I wish I could do it all again.Lots of fun doing "bubble checks" at the remote GCI sites!
 
Originally posted by 1968hawkeye:
Originally posted by safearm:
For a naval officer, a ceremonial sword, which is a required uniform item, is a more practical gift, ...
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When researching a source for the sword that we are giving our niece for her commissioning in the Navy, I found it interesting that a sworn was not a required item for a Naval Officer, however, for a Marine Officer it is a required uniform item. Go figure.

Hawkeye
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Swords are worn by NCOs and all ranks of Officer in parades and as a symbol of authority for duty Officers and some NCO posts (ASDO, SDO, etc) throughout the Marine Corps. Sword drill is taught to all NCOs and Officers in their respective Leadership courses (OBC, OCS, NCO School, etc). Tradition is strong in the Corps.

Master Gunnery Sergeant of Marines (USMC Ret)
 
I was taught sword drill at LDO/CWO Knife and Fork school. Talk about teaching old dogs new tricks.

Our goal was just to keep from drawing blood.
 
Originally posted by DJINCO:
I was taught sword drill at LDO/CWO Knife and Fork school. Talk about teaching old dogs new tricks.

Our goal was just to keep from drawing blood.
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Our own, that is. Everyone else knew enough to stay out of the way.
 
My son & I bought my daughter a M-9 for her graduation from Navy OCS, however it was for home protection and practice, not duty use. She got a chance to shoot it while on leave and I ran her through a qualification course then also. This helped her later during official qualification.
She is currently assigned to a FA/-18 Super Hornet squadron in California.
 
Originally posted by Model520Fan:
Originally posted by DJINCO:
I was taught sword drill at LDO/CWO Knife and Fork school. Talk about teaching old dogs new tricks.

Our goal was just to keep from drawing blood.
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Our own, that is. Everyone else knew enough to stay out of the way.
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Of course. You could poke an eye out with those things.
 
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