It's basically a fancy name for military police.
He gets to wear this nifty beret too.
He also has to deal with all sorts of people at his job and has told me some insane stories.
Here is some of what he has to deal with while at work:
1. People who say, "I deserve to be saluted. Do you know who my husband is?"
Seriously. There are some spouses who believe they deserve to be saluted if their husband is high ranking. Or if they get a ticket, they want to bring up their oh-so-important husband. It doesn't matter. You break the rules. You get a ticket.
2. Only sometimes it's not true. Tom once got in trouble for pulling over a high ranking officer for speeding.
So. If you have brass, you can speed? You'd think those people would want to, I don't know, set an example for the base and NOT SPEED.
3. People who say, "Um no, I wasn't speeding!"
You were, because there's this awesome thing called a radar gun. The speed limit on base is 25 in most areas. 15 in housing. Just be honest and say, "Sorry, I was going fast." Don't have an attitude. Don't lie. Most of the time if you're polite, you're let off with a warning.
4. People who say, "I don't have my license."
Why the H would you get into a vehicle without your license?!
5. People who say, "My tag isn't current because I forgot to get a new one."
Uh, they send reminders in the mail. And also, if a year is up, don't you think it's time to get a new one? If I could remember to renew both tags on both our vehicles when Tom was in Korea for an entire year, so can you.
6. People who say "Stay warm!" or "Stay cool," to the Security Forces members at the gate.
This comes across as sarcastic and Security Forces members don't want to hear it. Sometimes people are genuinely being nice. But most aren't. Here's a tip: if you say it and you mean to be nice, bring some hot chocolate to everyone at the gate. Or if it's hot, drinks from Sonic. Happy Hour is half price drinks.
7. Messy people. Tom does dorm inspections sometimes and guys? Some troops are slobs.
It's called Lysol and Windex. Don't be gross.
8. Crazy domestic disputes.
Tom once had to break up a fight over laundry detergent. Laundry. Detergent. Guys, this isn't Jerry Springer. Relax. Go out and buy another thing of Tide if it's so important to you.
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Remember. Treat Security Forces with respect. So many times they are treated like servants. All these things apply to regular police officers too. They can get a bad rap and yes, like with every profession you do have bad seeds. But for the most part, the people protecting and serving us with very little pay are good human beings.
So thank them.
i know i've said keep warm to people before--now i know to not do that anymore--unless i bring something!
ReplyDeleteOMG SMH at #1. Seriously?
ReplyDeleteI have to chuckle because my husband is double rated (Corpsman and MA) and he tells me similar stories. It's the military; NOT junior high! UGH.
My husband isn't an MA, but he used to have to do barracks inspections all.the.time. He would come home, walk straight to the shower, and then afterward come complain about how gross some guys are.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tough job! Can't believe the gall of #1. I agree that most police, military or otherwise, deserve respect for what they do.
ReplyDeleteI could not inspect for cleanliness.
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA the call the Midwife pic had me dying!! Oh my!!!!! Great post!
ReplyDeleteAMEN and amen! My husband is a police officer, and he would concur with every single one of them. People are just flat out stupid. And don't get me started about the lack of respect shown to police officers of all kinds. UGH!
ReplyDeleteJohn is an MP and I love some of the stories that he comes home with. It's even better when they call him in the middle of the night and I pretend to be asleep so that I can hear all the details. People get pretty crazy with the domestics.
ReplyDeleteThis is funny. I literally laughed at the laundry detergent. My cousin was Military Police when he was in the army. He liked it but not enough to go career. He sales cars now, Which I don't think is as cool. I am awful about speeding but I always acknowledge that I have a horrible lead foot.
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ReplyDeleteThe spouses who wear rank bother me. When we still had stickers on the car, I hated that the guards would salute even if my husband wasn't in it. I am not in the military, and neither is my car so a salute isn't necessary.
ReplyDeleteI bet Tom has some of the best stories!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine wanting to be saluted - I would feel like an idiot if someone saluted me because I'm not even in the military.
#7 and #8 oh my! And yes, they are woefully underpaid.
ReplyDeleteGreat post and a great reminder. I bet this is just the tip of the iceberg.
ReplyDeleteAn awesome reminder to people to behave civilly! Though it's sad that you have to.
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHAHA the spouses. Such morons. We were dual-military at one point and I remember those dumb women. They weren't worth anything, let alone my time or energy.
ReplyDeleteGive your husband my thanks.
So, it wouldn't be creepy if I brought gate guards food or drinks? I've thought of doing that before (especially around the holidays), but I wonder if they'd feel weird eating cookies made by someone they don't know. Maybe I'm too much of a cynic?! ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe those women who want to be saluted just because of their husbands!
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I cannot stand women who take on their husband's rank. If it's so important for you to be saluted, join the military and become an officer.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of women wanting to be saluted because their husbands are high-ranking. Bizarre.
ReplyDeleteI once visited a frat house on a Saturday morning it was horrifying! Having to perform regular dorm inspections would be a total gross out experience for sure.
ReplyDeleteUgh, poor Tom sometimes! I'm sure he has a boatload of stories.
ReplyDeleteI see the hate and disrespect that police officers deal with online. I can't imagine facing it in person! These people are here to protect us!! Please thank Tom for his service and tell him to not ever come inspect my house! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI am not near officers often... but those are all good tips to have in mind!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOkay...really? People really think they deserve a salute by association? That's so ridiculous. People never cease to amaze me. Even the fight over detergent is nuts!
ReplyDeleteI would like to say that this blog really convinced me to do it! Thanks, very good post. secure home
ReplyDeletePeople aren't allowed to bring drinks or offer food for security reasons at the Air Force base we go too. Those wives that think they wear the rank need to be reminded just where they stand as a spouse and nothing more.
ReplyDeleteOh, the things people will say to try to get out of a ticket. I can't believe some high ranking military spouses expect to be saluted. Give me a break and thanks to your husband for his service.
ReplyDeletePeople will do anything these days to get out of a ticket. Sounds like they need to quit speeding.
ReplyDeleteLooks like your little one loves to dress up like daddy. So sweet! Sounds like your husband has a rough and thankless job trying to keep everyone on the base safe and secure. I can see how it can get very frustrating.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised that he has horror stories from dorm inspections. I thought that was the first thing you learn as a recruit - how to keep things in perfect shape. I guess a few people need reminders on a regular basis.
You and I will get along so well I think. Everything you said here is exactly what I have thought before. You totally crack me up.
ReplyDeleteIt is tough being in charge and your husband deserves a lot of credit. I think no one should be exempt from safety rules meant for everyone.
ReplyDeleteOne of my good friends is Security Forces, and he has some pretty hilarious stories from base!
ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting. Since we don't have anyone in our family, in that field, it's new for me.
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of family in the military, but none of them are in Security Forces. I bet it takes a lot of patience to do that job.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it can be stressing on his patience. Hope he keeps an up beat attitude about it! Hey these situations provide some funny stories to tell.
ReplyDeleteThat seems crazy that people want to be saluted because their spouses are high ranking. My dad was in the Army and we definitely saw a few generals' wives who thought they were better than everyone else. In fact, my dad once got called in for a talk because my mom (non military) made a remark to a general's wife.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is a Marine and it's crazy what some people say. I don't know if people always think about what they say though. We just mark it up to God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy!
ReplyDeleteThat is crazy! Didn't know they had to deal with those kind of things. But then again, rude and arrogant people are everywhere.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful post! We need to thank every day Security Forces Members for their work! Thanks to them we are more safe!
ReplyDeleteI like how you made something serious into something humorous. Thank your husband for fighting for our rights.
ReplyDeleteHa, even in the military, rank plays a big role when applying the rules, that's messed up. Hubby used to patrol the shores and bars on his duties during his active years.
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