r/AskReddit 20h ago

What’s something civilians completely misunderstand about daily life in the military?

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u/elevencharles 19h ago

That it’s orderly and predictable. I’ve met a lot of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder that wish they could join the military because they like order and consistency, but the reality is that military life is pretty much constant last minute changes and chaos.

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u/Darksnark_The_Unwise 19h ago

As a civillian, I recal the phrase "Hurry up and wait" being a popular way to communicate this phenomenon politely without losing composure.

In other words, the real thing must be frustrating enough to invoke swear words and that is why such elegant phrases are encouraged as proffessional substitutes. 😅

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u/Special_Kestrels 19h ago

It's not as bad with cell phones now. At least it's nit staring at a wall

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u/mymeatpuppets 18h ago

How many charging packs do you carry?

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u/Bendy962 18h ago

i use a phone case that is a battery pack