Mr. Hartman was a marine and a drill instructor. However, he was NEVER an actual Gunnery Sergeant. It is an “honorary” title.
Were I Major Cook and this “citizen” should confront me. I would tell Mr. Hartman to kiss my Oak Leaf Clusters.
Major Cook is no coward. He is completely willing to deploy. He just questions the validity of the person occupying the office of POTUS. A very brave thing to do publically for a commissioned officer.
One can disagree with the tactic, but they shouldn’t disparge MAJ Cook’s character. He acted not out of evasion of duty but concern for country.
Mr. Hartman was a fictional character in Stanly Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket. Wikipedia on R. Lee Ermey
R. Lee Ermey was a Marine and a Drill Instructor.
You are correct about the promotion to Gunnery Sergeant being honorary. That's something I found out about earlier on this thread. He was promoted by the same gereral that made Gomer Pyle an honorary Lance Corporal.
Major Cook is no coward. He is completely willing to deploy. He just questions the validity of the person occupying the office of POTUS. A very brave thing to do publically for a commissioned officer.
He acted not out of evasion of duty but concern for country.
Absolutely right.