Photo By Kerri Spero | On November 2, the Otis ANGB Combat Dining-In will bring together members of the 102nd...... read more read more
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The Dining-In is a tradition in all branches of the United States Armed services. Many can trace its origins from pre-Christian Roman legions, to second century Viking warlords. The purposes of these events had been to feast and honor military victories as well as individual and unit achievements.
Some trace the origins of the dining-in to the old English monasteries. The custom was then taken up by the early universities and eventually adopted by the military. With the adoption of the dining-in by the military, these dinners became more formalized. British soldiers brought the custom to colonial America, where it was borrowed by George Washington's continental army.
The combat dining-in, the newest of the dining-in traditions, is becoming increasingly popular. While the format of the event is built around the traditional dining-in, the combat dining in is much less formal. The wear of utility uniforms (flight-suit, BDUs, ABUs, OCPs, fatigues, etc.), face paint, headbands, and Rambo-style accoutrements are highly encouraged.
Additionally, the combat dining in will feature obstacles, games, and award-winning BBQ catered by The Smoke Shop. The evening will also see its fair share of volleys of water balloons and exchanges of fire (squirt guns).
Overall, the purpose of the Otis ANGB Combat Dining-In is to bring together members of the 102nd Intelligence Wing in an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. It serves to enhance the esprit de corps, lightens the load of demanding day-to-day work, gives the commander an opportunity to meet socially with their subordinates and enables military members of all ranks to create bonds of friendship and better working relations through an atmosphere of good fellowship.
The guest speaker will be retired Maj. Gen. John Maluda. Colonel McNulty, 102nd Intelligence Wing vice commander, will lead as the President. Capt. David Shepherd, 101st Intelligence Squadron, will serve as Mr. Vice, and Capt. Dawn Resurrecion, 102nd Force Support Squadron, will serve as Madam Vice.
In accordance with dining-in protocol, there is a strictly followed, yet fun, set of guidelines that everyone in attendance should know about, known as the “Rules of the Mess”.
For example, rule number one is, “Thou shalt not be late”. If a member violates this or any of the rules of the mess, they might be required to sing a song, tell a joke, or get sent to the grog bowl.
What is the grog bowl? The main interest at a dining-in is the grog bowl. Plenty of different liquid ingredients are added to the grog bowl, and ultimately, a less than appetizing drink is made. It may look unsavory, but it is not undrinkable. (Rules of the grog are listed at the end of this article)
General toasting procedures
1. Stand and identify yourself
2. Address the Vice by saying, “Mr. Vice, I would like to propose a toast”. The Vice informs the President and receives approval.
3. Everyone stands and the toast is given.
The first toasts should be worded in the following manner:
Toast proposal: “To the Commander-in-Chief”
Mess response: “To the President”
Toast proposal: “To the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force”
Mess Response: “To the Chief of Staff”
After the toast to the Chief of Staff, the appropriate mess response to toasts is “Hear, Hear”. Once the Chief of Staff of the Air Force has been toasted, there should be a toast with water to all of our brothers- and-sisters-in-arms who have served our country. It is also customary to propose toasts to special guests after they have been introduced. During this procedure, members of the mess stand and the guests remain seated. Also, other toasts may be given in the form of a poem, verse, or in another creative fashion such as a skit.
Addressing the Mess
A member may want to raise a point of order or identify infractions to the Rules of the Mess. The proper way is as follows:
1. Rise and state “Mr. Vice, Madam Vice, a point of order”
2. When recognized by a Vice, identify yourself and state your business.
3. It is tradition to speak in rhyme when addressing the Mess. It is up to the President of the Mess whether you must speak in rhyme. However, if you do not, you may have to make a trip to grog bowl.
Rules of the grog
1. Proceed to the grog bowl in a military fashion, squaring all corners.
2. Salute the grog bowl.
3. Fill shot glass with grog.
4. Do an about face and toast the mess stating: “To the Mess”.
5. Drain the grog from the shot glass without removing it from the lips.
6. Tip the shot glass upside down over one’s head signifying it is empty.
7. Do an about face, remove shot glass from head, salute the grog and return to your seat.
After the grog is completed, Airmen are encouraged to “grog” another Airman they know that may have made an infraction to the rules.
The full set of rules is determined by the President and will be published at a later date.
Join us on November 2, at the hangar, 4 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday Sept. 30, and can be purchased by the following Ticket sale reps:
Wing Group: SMSgt Andrea Burgo
MDG: MSgt Amy McNeill
MSG: TSgt Amanda Darby
202 IG: SMSgt Elisa Overton / MSgt Sueann Costa
102 IG: Kathy Dias / SSgt Jenn Wisse
253 CEIG: MSgt Christiana Foster
All attendees will receive a complimentary shot glass memento.
Ticket Prices:
E1 - E4: Free
E5 - E6: $10
E7 - E8: $12
Chiefs: $15
O1 - O3: $17
O4 +: $20
Cocktail Hour: 1600-1700 Dinner: 1700-2000
Delayed report time (0900 Sun) for all attendees.
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Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEGGrH2vslQ
| Date Taken: | 09.26.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 09.26.2019 16:06 |
| Story ID: | 343960 |
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