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How is the cow?

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Sir, she walks, she talks, she's full of chalk, the lacteal fluid extracted from the female of the bovine species is highly prolific to the nth degree

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What is the time oscillation of a simple pendulum?

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Sir, t=2*pi*sqrt(L/g)

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How far is surbeck?

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Two flushes, Sir

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Manner of saying I dont know

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Sir, not being informed to the highest degree of accuracy, I hesitate to articulate for fear that I might deviate from the true course of rectitude, Sir

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How long is a chinaman?

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Yes, Sir

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How long is a piece of string?

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No, Sir

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Chameleon

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The Chameleon represent Pershing Riflemen’s adaptability to change and constant preparedness. After Pershing Rifles became a tri-service fraternal organization in the late 1940s the Chameleon came to represent the tri-service nature of the organization.

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Helmet

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The Helmet is the symbol of the chivalry of the medieval knights. This spirit is the cornerstone of the character of every Pershing Rifles member. It is a prime requisite for conduct, a necessary part of every true heart. It symbolizes both the courage of the membership of the Society and the Society’s protection of its members.

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Torse

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The Torse, a six-divisional rope just below the Helmet, denotes the romantic aspect of the heraldry and is the symbol of the chivalrous attitude for the men for womanhood. It is representative of the Pershing Rifles Cord.

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Shield

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The Shield, which bears the Crossed Rifles and Torch, is the symbol of the readiness of the Rifleman to meet any situation anywhere, on the battlefield or wherever we may be called.

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Crossed Rifes

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The Crossed Rifles, crossed saltier-wise on the escutcheon of Pershing Rifles form a chevron, which has been noted as an emblem of service and of helping one another, here representing the spirit of friendship and the cooperative efforts of units in the Society in serving on another. The Crossed Rifles can also be seen as a symbol for power and military strength for the insurance of peace.

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Torch

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The Torch, flamed and superimposed over the Crossed Rifles, represents four values inherent to the Society. First, in its entirety, the torch stands for indomitable leadership embodying both the dutiful following of instructions, like true soldiers, and the intelligence issuance of command. It stands also for the eternal flame of true friendship, a fundamental quality inherent within the Society. The Torch also denotes scholarship and knowledge. To meet the demands of leadership, we must have knowledge. It does not mean just the “minimum effort” of scholarship.

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Scroll

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The Scroll bears the name of our organization and the year of its founding, 1894.

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Membership Ribbon

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The six white stripes on the membership ribbon, from the wearer’s right to left stand for:

Devotion to Duty and Country

A Bold and True Heart

Readiness to Meet any Situation

Leadership

Military Proficiency

Scholarship

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White Rose

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The official flower of the National Society of Pershing Rifles is the white rose. Traditionally, this flower represents the most important man or family of the era. White roses are also associated with honor and reverence. For the Pershing Rifleman, the white rose symbolizes the great life of our founder and patron, General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing, who made the ideals of the Pershing Rifles a reality.

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Symbolism behind Blue Color

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Loyalty

Devotion

Friendship

Truth

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Symbolism behind White Color

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Purity

Cleanliness of Life

Rectitude of Conduct

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Crest History

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The shield, crossed rifle and torch design has been used by Pershing Rifles as early as 1928. Based on these symbols, the L.G. Balfour Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts designed the Pershing Rifles Crest, which was adopted at the 1932 National Convention by the National Legislative Body. The official crest consists of a Grecian helmet and torse over the inscription “Pershing Rifles” and the founding date “1894.”

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Stationary Movements

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Attention, Fall In

Parade Rest, Stand at Ease

At Ease, Rest

Left, Right, and About Face

Present Arms, Order Arms

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Steps and Marching

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Forward March, Halt

Change Step, March

Route Step, March

Quick Time, March

Half Step, March

Mark Time, March

Double Time, March

Column Left, Right

Left, Right Flank

To the Rear, March

Eyes Right

Ready Front

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Use of the word Sir

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The word "Sir" is used in military conversation by the junior officer inaddressing a senior, and by all enlisted personnel when addressing officers. It precedes a reportand a query and it follows the answer of a question. For example: "Sir, Sergeant Brown wishesto speak to the Battalion Commander." "Thank you, Sir."

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General Orders for Sentinels

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1) I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved

2) I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner

3) I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief

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Addressing a commissioned Officer

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Lieutenants are addressed officially as "Lieutenant." This applies to both firstlieutenants and second lieutenants. The same applies to colonels and lieutenantcolonels, both of which are addressed officially as "Colone!." Likewise, all generalsare addressed as "General," regardless of whether they are brigadier. major,or lieutenant generals.When not using the rank title, "Sir" is used for all officers. "Ma'am" is usedto address women officers when "Sir" would be used with male officers. Allchaplains are officially addressed as "Chaplain," regardless of their military rankor professional title.

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Titles of Warrant Officers

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The warrant officer officially ranks below second lieutenant andabove cadet. He or she is extended the same privileges and respect as a commissionedofficer and differs only in that there are certain regulated restrictionson command functions. The warrant officer is the Army's top-grade specialistand is addressed as "Mister" or "Miss," as appropriate. Under informal conditions,a chief warrant officer may be addressed as "Chief" except for a W-1

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Titles of Noncommissioned Officers

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Sergeants major are addressed as "Sergeant Major." A first sergeant isaddressed as "First Sergeant." Other sergeants, regardless of rank, are addressedas "Sergeant." Corporals and specialists are addressed with those titles. Privatesfirst class are addressed with the abbreviation of their rank: PFC. Privates E-1and E-2 are called "Private." The full titles of all enlisted members are used inofficial communications.

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Pershing Rifle's Song

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We're the drunken Pershing Rifles

And we like our Haig and Haig,

We love our Johnny Walker

And our Falstaff by the case.

We get drunk on all occasions

And we're as happy as can be,

We're a rootin', tootin', high falootin'

Hell of a company.

So here's to the R.R.s

Fill 'em up and drink 'em down.

(Repeat 3 times)

So raise your glass and lower your ass

To a hell of a company.

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National Commander

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P/R MG Whisenand initiated into E-2 (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology) in spring of 2013 and at the time they were not recognized by the society. He became a founding father when they were officially chartered at NATCON in March of 2014 under the designation of E-2. He initially applied and received the J-6 position and eventually took over the J-8 position where he managed the website, e-mails, invoices and dues. This past NATCON he received a P/R Silver Achievement Medal for his success on National Staff, he also became Deputy Commander the same day.His major goals for this year is expansion and communication. His goal is to charter 15 new schools and increase communication between NHQ, Regiments and the Companies. His efforts undoubtably embody what it means to be a rifle man and he will lead us to another successful year.

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Deputy National Commander(acting)

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P/R BG Crist pledged in the Fall of 2013 to become a member of Company I-1, at Bowling Green State University. There she held the position of assistant S6 during the Spring Semester 2014. She acquired the J5 Public Affairs position for the National Society of Pershing Rifles along side Dennis Shammo in January 2015.She is currently an Army ROTC cadet at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She is pursuing a degree in International Studies with a focus in American Foreign Policy and Pre-Law. She is working on becoming a polyglot (someone who is fluent in three or more languages) with the ultimate goal of being a super polyglot (fluent in seven or more languages). After commissioning she hopes to become an Intelligence Officer in the Army.She values brotherhood and family above all, and is always available to answer questions.

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Chief of Staff

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P/R BG Crist pledged in the Fall of 2013 to become a member of Company I-1, at Bowling Green State University. There she held the position of assistant S6 during the Spring Semester 2014. She acquired the J5 Public Affairs position for the National Society of Pershing Rifles along side Dennis Shammo in January 2015.She is currently an Army ROTC cadet at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She is pursuing a degree in International Studies with a focus in American Foreign Policy and Pre-Law. She is working on becoming a polyglot (someone who is fluent in three or more languages) with the ultimate goal of being a super polyglot (fluent in seven or more languages). After commissioning she hopes to become an Intelligence Officer in the Army.She values brotherhood and family above all, and is always available to answer questions.

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Command Sergeant Major

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P/R CSM Brandon Balfour

Hofstra University (Q-8)

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J-1 Administration

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P/R MAJ Brummond pledged in the fall of 2012 to become a member of Company A-2 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. There she has held the positions of Public Affairs, Drill Commander, First Sergeant, and Executive Officer.She is currently an Air Force ROTC cadet at UNL, majoring in Russian/International Studies and minoring in Psychology. After graduating and commissioning, she plans to study more languages on her own, with the goal of becoming a polyglot (fluent in three or more languages). She is studying Russian this summer in Latvia and Lithuania, and upon returning will apply for the LEAP program, which is a language program for military members. After commissioning, she hopes to become an Intelligence Officer in the Air Force, with the ultimate goal of working in an embassy.Family and brotherhood are extremely important to her, and she is always happy to answer any questions you may have!

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J-2 Expansion

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P/R CPT Snyder is from company I-1, and has held the S-6 position. In the future he hopes to help the society grow in numbers as well as in geographical areas. He hopes to do a lot of work in the western half of the United States. His personal goals include going active duty and becoming a career officer.

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J-3 Operations

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P/R MAJ Moss pledged into Pershing Rifles in the Fall of 2013 at M-4 (Appalachian State University in Boone, NC). Since that time he was a general member for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year. He was then elected as the Senior Training NCO/Pledge Master for the company.He is currently an Army ROTC cadet at Appalachian State University. He is a Religious Studies major and Military Science and Leadership minor. He is trying to commission as a member of the Chaplain Corps and is striving everyday to let his faith affect my leadership.He has also been a member of the North Carolina Army National Guard and has been enlisted for 3 years. Originally he was a Track Vehicle Repairer (91H), then became a Small Arms, Artillery Repairer (91F). He now serves in an SMP Cadet (09R) position where he shadows a Lieutenant and learns to lead a company.He is very family oriented and strives to assist anyone, anyway he can.

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J-4 Supply

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P/R CPT Shammo pledged into Pershing Rifles in the fall of 2013, becoming a member of Company I-1 at Bowling Green State University. After attending NATCON 2014, he became the S-5 (Public Affairs) for Company I-1. He held this position until January of 2015 when he became one of the J-5 Public Affairs Officers, along with Samantha Crist, for The National Society of Pershing Rifles.He attends Bowling Green State University (BGSU) located in Bowling Green, Ohio. He is an Army ROTC Cadet with a Criminal Justice major and a Military Science minor. His goal upon commissioning is to obtain Active Duty Aviation within the Army. After his service in the Army he hope to become a Border Patrol helicopter pilot.

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J-5 Public Affairs

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P/R CPT Kocsis pledged at the University of Toledo, Troop L-1 in the fall of 2014. During the spring he was S3 and after a series of events ended up taking over the roll of XO.He is a Political Science major and hopes to go to law school. He would like to have a military career in Aviation, Military Intelligence, or Military Police.He plans to increase the out reach of the society and make our name more wide spread.

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J-6 IT

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P/R CPT Osborne pledged into Pershing Rifles in the Fall of 2014, becoming a member of Company Z-4 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is currently an sophomore at UNC -Charlotte, majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Humanities, Technology and Science. She is currently a civilian but is working hard to graduate early and enlist in the military.One of the things that she values the most is family, be it her actual blood family or her Pershing Rifles family, both mean a lot to her.

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J-8 Finance

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P/R CPT Kunkel pledged in the Fall of 2013 to P/R Company O-8, at Canisius College. In Spring 2014 he became the Company’s S1 and S4, followed by the Company’s Executive Officer in the Fall of 2014.He is an Army ROTC cadet and Accounting major at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. When time permits, his hobbies include practicing soccer and playing the piano. Otherwise, he focuses on bettering himself as a leader while also maintaining his GPA. After commissioning he is interested in becoming an Engineering Officer in the Army.

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Rank Sheilds

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Refer to:

http://www.pershingriflessociety.org/about/colors-insignia-and-symbolism/

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General Pershing

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Refer to:

http://www.pershingriflessociety.org/about/general-john-j-pershing/

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Salutes

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All Army personnel in uniform are required to salute when they meet and recognize persons entitled to the salute, except in public conveyances such as trains and buses or in public places such as theaters, or when a salute would be manifestly inappropriate or impractical. Salutes will be exchanged between officers (commissioned and warrant) and enlisted personnel, and with personnel ofthe Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), entitled to the salute. It is customary to salute officers of friendly foreign nations when recognized as such. Civilians may be saluted by persons in uniform when appropriate, but the uniform hat or cap will not be raised as a form or salutation.

If the exchange of salutes is otherwise appropriate, it is customary, although optional, for military members in civilian clothing to exchange salutes upon recognition. Civilian personnel, including civilian guards, do not render the hand salute to military personnel. Except in formation, when a salute is prescribed the individual either faces towards the person or colors saluted or turns the head so as to observe the person or colors saluted.

Covered or uncovered, salutes are exchanged in the same manner. If running, a person comes to walk before saluting. The smartness with which the officer or soldier gives the salute is held to indicate the degree of pride the member has in his or her military responsibilities. A careless or half-hearted salute is discourteous.