Wow ... I definatly wish my cadets could beat me up when I retire (in full ceremonial dress of course) ... they could even use my own pacestick to do it ... wow that would really make my cadet experiance complete ... and since its at annual the detachment could join in .... how about that?{!}{!}Earlam said:At my squadron, when a cadet turns 18 or 19, we beat them up.
(at the dissmiss, the whole squadron chases them down, tackles them, and throws them in a cold shower...... pictures are taken, minor injuries are occassionally sustained, and everyone has fun).
william said:I'm not sure if everyone does this or not but at my air cadet sqd. if you drop your wedge on the brass you have to kiss it.
And if you bang your rifle butt on the pavement while doing drill you have to kiss the butt of the rifle.
I'm not sure if thats sanitary but its tradition. We're pretty lenient if someone is grossed out by it then they don't have to but most people do. It feels good to be holding up a tradition that has been done since the sqd. was made.
Sgt Saorse said:A lot of these poor traditions are hardcore against regulations Guess that's what makes them so fun!
i beg to differ...everybody has their own idea of what a "good corps" is, or what a "good cadet" isDogbert said:...when all the good people were still in my corps...