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pmthompson503 09-12-2009 03:09

SF License Plate
 
I work Robin Sage every few classes as a aux driver. I was in the Guard (13B) and I was wondering if I would be classifed as an poser if I put an SF License Plate on the front of my truck.

Also yes I did search for this topic and did not find anything.

Thanks
PT

Pete 09-12-2009 03:32

Person who see's the plate:
 
Person who see's the plate, "Hey, that's a cool plate. What group were you in?"

Person with the plate on the car, "Oh, I never was in SF but I work with them now and again. Cool plate, huh?"

glebo 09-12-2009 04:54

Kinda what Pete said.....and, if you have that on your vehicle while performing your "role"....dontcha think that might clue in the bad guys??

I don't know how much they stick to "roll" now-a-days, but it would be kinda a give-away.

If you have another vehicle, talk to the SWCies and maybe have them fabricate an "auxiliary" tag for you that you can use on your non role vehicle.

Just a thought and my .002 worth.

Thanks for helping and supporting training our great troops too.:lifter

Team Sergeant 09-12-2009 08:51

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Originally Posted by pmthompson503 (Post 283339)
I was in the Guard (13B) and I was wondering if I would be classifed as an poser if I put an SF License Plate on the front of my truck.

PT

Yes

Richard 09-12-2009 09:03

Quote:

...wondering if I would be classifed as an poser if I put an SF License Plate on the front of my truck.
Yep on the plate - concur on the opsec issues with Robin Sage - but you can always join the SFA as an Associate Member and put an SFA sticker in your rear window...as long as you're honest about it.

And so it goes...;)

Richard's $.02 :munchin

Matsonian 09-12-2009 09:05

And yes again.

tom kelly 09-12-2009 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmthompson503 (Post 283339)
I work Robin Sage every few classes as a aux driver. I was in the Guard (13B) and I was wondering if I would be classifed as an poser if I put an SF License Plate on the front of my truck.

Also yes I did search for this topic and did not find anything.

Thanks
PT

Sometimes it does not pay to advertise, especially when you are not who you say you are. Just my .02...tom kelly

NousDefionsDoc 09-12-2009 11:18

And they say there's no such thing as a stupid question...

pmthompson503 09-12-2009 11:58

Thanks everyone for the intelligent replys. One of my pet peeves is a poser so I just didnt want to step on some ones toes.

koz 09-12-2009 13:36

We had a support guy who had his SF gold ring, SF sticker, Flash sticker, and SF license plate. He never said he was SF around us but I'd bet some serious money that when he was at the bar - he was one bad M-Fing killer hero cool guy...

stickey 09-12-2009 16:20

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Originally Posted by koz (Post 283422)
We had a support guy who had his SF gold ring, SF sticker, Flash sticker, and SF license plate. He never said he was SF around us but I'd bet some serious money that when he was at the bar - he was one bad M-Fing killer hero cool guy...


I know a few support guys (non'tabbed) that have a simple flash sticker on their truck/car, 2 inch by 2 inch maybe, nothing gawky or overbearing and knowing them personally, I would be willing to bet they aren't going out to bars telling "hero" stories. Just proud to serve in their respective group(s). Are they posers, not at all.

Irishsquid 09-12-2009 17:53

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Originally Posted by stickey (Post 283441)
I know a few support guys (non'tabbed) that have a simple flash sticker on their truck/car, 2 inch by 2 inch maybe, nothing gawky or overbearing and knowing them personally, I would be willing to bet they aren't going out to bars telling "hero" stories. Just proud to serve in their respective group(s). Are they posers, not at all.


We have several guys in the NQP at B/1/20th SFG(A) who have the same stickers...and they don't strike me as the type to make claims of SF glory in a bar. That said, I don't sport one.

Surgicalcric 09-12-2009 18:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickey (Post 283441)
I know a few support guys...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishsquid (Post 283451)
We have several guys in the NQP at B/1/20th SFG(A)...

There is a vast difference in having one 2" x 2" Group flash sticker on a vehicle versus a car tag that says Special Forces or having multiple SF stickers (flash, arrowhead and tab) on a vehicle. I would expect that you two can comprehend the context Koz's post was made in and see the differences in the two scenarios. If not I will be more than happy to shed some light on the subject.

Crip

stickey 09-12-2009 18:44

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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric (Post 283452)
... comprehend the context Koz's post was made in and see the differences in the two scenarios. If not I will be more than happy to shed some light on the subject.

Crip


Completely comprehend it. My post was not directed at Koz's statement, but for the original poster that there are NQP folks out there that serve in our unit (det) that show their pride/camaraderie/etc... by having such sticker/paraphernalia. And at the same time, they aren't the type to flex or trump up there affiliation or duties within. Though, as Koz mentioned, I'm sure there are detachment NQP's that try to rope in someone with a bit of exaggerated swagger.

Irishsquid 09-13-2009 00:23

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Originally Posted by stickey (Post 283456)
Completely comprehend it. My post was not directed at Koz's statement, but for the original poster that there are NQP folks out there that serve in our unit (det) that show their pride/camaraderie/etc... by having such sticker/paraphernalia. And at the same time, they aren't the type to flex or trump up there affiliation or duties within. Though, as Koz mentioned, I'm sure there are detachment NQP's that try to rope in someone with a bit of exaggerated swagger.

Agreed. More of a statement on a better way to show pride, without being/seeming poser-esque.


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