WTF is this? **UPDATE Post 134 (OWNED!)**

[themailman]

Was that a 19 year old 1stSgt I just saw? Whats going on....

[dustoff31]

I'm CSMR, this is something completely different...I'm wondering if it is even legal.

I doubt it. If they are, the state AG should be aware of them.

If they are not legit, the state AG should definately be aware of them. You might want to drop a dime.

[MrSlippyFist]

Damn, maybe I'll sign up with them. They might give me 0-3.

[chefdude]

its an airsoft club !!!

[Maddog5150]

That first sgt is awfully young!

I was about to say the same thing

Damn, maybe I'll sign up with them. They might give me 0-3.

I wanna be "grand pubar 4th class"
I wonder if they would give me that...

Think that 2nd luie has a shaving profile? lol.
Also, one of those guys are rocking the 143 combat patch... wierd.
And whats withe the Spc wearing the stetson? I thought only occifers could only wear those in cav units. Correct me if I'm wrong please.

[OneSevenDeuce]

Really weird. I didn't know about the CSMR until I got out of the regulars and joined the guard, so I'm sure there is all kinds of stuff out there that is a mystery to me. Things get more and more surreal as you crawl into the catacombs of authorized and semi authorized part time support organizations. It still kind of freaks me out to see people walking around in ACUs with "CALIFORNIA" in the place of "U.S. ARMY" on their name tapes.

[capo]

Really weird. I didn't know about the CSMR until I got out of the regulars and joined the guard, so I'm sure there is all kinds of stuff out there that is a mystery to me. Things get more and more surreal as you crawl into the catacombs of authorized and semi authorized part time support organizations. It still kind of freaks me out to see people walking around in ACUs with "CALIFORNIA" in the place of "U.S. ARMY" on their name tapes.

At least we're a part of the state, as opposed to these guys who are wearing US Army tapes and have NO ties to any military...strange.

[OneSevenDeuce]

At least we're a part of the state, as opposed to these guys who are wearing US Army tapes and have NO ties to any military...strange.

I'm not knocking it, I'm just saying that I did a double take when I saw the "CALIFORNIA" name tape. These guys however seem to have only recently been formed. Their website seems to have been written by someone without a strong grasp of English. I wonder if they go to any semblance of basic training.

[DBK]

Like...am I supposed to have as much respect for that 1SG as I would a real one? How is one supposed to tell the difference by looking at his uniform?

[Maddog5150]

Like...am I supposed to have as much respect for that 1SG as I would a real one? How is one supposed to tell the difference by looking at his uniform?

Easy, If the 1st sgt doesnt look old enough to shave, chances are he isnt real

[KevinXT]

umm anyone else notice this on the page....



What language is under the US ARMED FORCES RESERVE?


this whole thing seems fishy...

[Gryff]

Anyone know an active-duty Sergeant Major that we can turn loose on them?

[rero360]

I remember dealing with the NY Guard once, I guess an equivilant of the group you are with Capo, from what I could tell they were mostly retired individuals who still wanted to help out. I'm not sure what they actually did but I guess they were there to help us get ready to head down to NYC to do a security mission. The only issue I had with them was this one female who was rocking the CIB, yeah I wanted to cut it right off of her uniform.

[trautert]

Those references to putting young people in the Guard, "consulting", and other aspects make me suspect it is a money making fraud. This probably should be pushed up to AG.

[nick]

The site seems to be geared towards Chinese (the location in Monterey Park points that way too, if Chinese characters weren't enough of a hint).

The "authorized by the State of California" part reminds me of the scams run in L.A. The "authorization" is there, alright, but it may be the authorization to collect sales tax for all I know.

I'd notify the authorities. If it's legit, then it's legit, no harm done.