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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 10:56 am
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Originally Posted by DevilDog438

Most of the men and women that serve as Drill Instructors are actually very decent people, without the power trip evident in the conversation you overheard concerning the recent LEO graduate. Take the Smokey Bear (nickname for the Drill Instructor's distinctive cover, or headgear) off, and they are, for the most part, very hard working, dedicated military personnel that believe in their mission - to prepare Marines for battle and give them the skills to provide them with the best percentage chance of surviving the battles they may face.
I agree completely, and I used the words "stereotypical image" for a reason - because that is the image that's often shown in the movies.

There is no question that most DIs - like most military folks I know - are exceptionally good people.
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