Comments for Last night at the Battle Update Brief...

Last night at the Battle Update Brief...

2008-02-14T16:53:57Z

For those of you who have *ever* conducted a BUB, sat in a BUB, or [squinty eyed glare] been the *target* of a BUB, you'll die laughing.

Well, maybe not you guys who've been the *targets* of a BUB. For you guys, let this just be a lesson on how the *rest* of us were seeing things.

So, click here, make sure you're sound is on... and sit in on the BUB.

H/t, Jim C.

Comment from Steve on 2008-02-16

2008-02-16T14:12:59Z

Oh man, I can relate. Here in the "real" world crap like this is rampant. Is it information overload or is it just plain stupid managers???? Steve

Comment from hurricane on 2008-02-16

2008-02-16T11:25:56Z

I work at a casino. We had a meeting today. It was very similar to this one. It's bad form to pull the lightsaber out on your boss who also happens to be a tribal member. :-(

Comment from ReaganEraGrunt on 2008-02-15

2008-02-16T05:34:26Z

BUBs and staff meetings can quickly deteriorate in a "flailex." One of my unforgetable briefing experiences came as a mech battalion S4 prepping for an NTC rotation. A tradition for units rotating through Ft Irwin was to paint the unit crest on a big rock on the road leading to main post. The CDR and the XO directed me to rail load our own rock from Ft Carson to the NTC. The S3 and I assumed they were joking and started laughing - they were serious and the laughter was not well received. Apparently I was an incompetent S4, we "forgot" to load the rock on the train.

Comment from MajMike on 2008-02-15

2008-02-15T14:25:54Z

captured it perfectly. (and i have been in each of the roles involved0

Comment from CharlieAlphaGulf5 on 2008-02-15

2008-02-15T12:54:03Z

Classic and priceless. Being a Training PO in a squadron I can completely relate. The amount of gold on the uniform was inversely proportional to the collective intelligence and common sense factor of that individual. And I love that Dave Berry quote.

Comment from redc1c4 on 2008-02-15

2008-02-15T06:18:19Z

as Dave Berry allegedly said: "Meetings are a highly addictive self indulgent form of behavior all large organizations engage in, simply because they cannot masturbate." dark nights at my first NG unit were fun because people would bring booze. the honesty was fun, and the end results could be interesting come drill weekend. %-)

Comment from Rey on 2008-02-14

2008-02-15T02:53:57Z

Years ago when I was still a green suiter, I was my Cav Squadron's MG. I would have to run into the three's office 4-5 times a day to brief him on the same stuff I just sent him e-mail updates on. He wouls read my e-mail while I briefed him and undoubtly miss something. So he would stop me and ask me questions about what I just explained to him. For example I would brief him on the convoy planned maintenace stop on our way to the range and wich 1SGT had LOGPAC and he would stop me and ask, so we are roadmarching there? Did you plan for a maintenance stop? Anyway, I would loose my place and end up frustrated and furious. This went on for months until I broght a tape recorder to his office. One of those big obnoxious tape recorders the size of a shoe box we used to record the fire net. Ayway, when he asked why I was recording the briefing, I responded, "Sir, it is so you can rewind it at your leisure until you understand what Im briefing." Not a good call. Good thing the old man liked me, otherwise..... The good thing is that the F*&(ing repeated briefings stoped.

Comment from Trias on 2008-02-14

2008-02-15T02:04:43Z

Seems typical of meetings. And there's nothing brief about a brief.

Comment from Rick554 on 2008-02-14

2008-02-15T00:36:49Z

Hillarious!!! I was the GIB (guy in Back) Great Job!!

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T22:28:10Z

Graves - I had the same thought.

Comment from Alo Konsen on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T21:55:44Z

Reminds me of the typical nav brief on a Coast Guard Cutter.

Comment from Graves on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T21:47:54Z

I've done that brief along the way. I obviously need to talk to supply to get an upgrade on my laser pointer though.

Comment from bullnav on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T21:15:56Z

That was freakin' hilarious. I have never been to a BUB, but I have been to plenty of briefs like this on submarines/ships/aircraft carriers.

Comment from Andrew on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T21:09:41Z

Wow, that was very funny. Change the subject to why the budget wasn't met and that would be repeated in many corporations, including the clueless boss.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T20:17:58Z

Ah, you were tricked because the title is in all caps...

Comment from John Cunningham on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T18:20:29Z

John of Argghhh, "doh". I hate that when I feel dumb.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T18:09:44Z

John - it's explained in the title - Battle Update Brief. But if you missed it - others probably will too! Also known as Commander's Update, Daily Ops Summary, etc.

Comment from lela on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T18:00:46Z

I know another 10 guys who could have been the model for the boss!

Comment from John Cunningham on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T17:58:07Z

Must be after my time, what's a BUB?

Comment from Brant on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T17:52:47Z

As a long-time BN/BDE staff weenie, I have to admit that was freakin' awesome. I can think of at least 5-10 guys that could be filling the role of the boss...