#army recruitment news

[post-it-notes7]

Please tell me this will be a happy ending

dearest anon, only time will tell

[nerissalmao]

The Sexualization of Octolings

Hey y’all! My friend Ray suggested this lil thread essay post whatever it’s called, and I figured it would make perfect sense to do. I’ve never really made an in-depth Splatoon post before, but I’m not afraid to try. Today’s topic is.. the sexualization of Octolings.

We all know Octolings. We all think they’re cute and fun and cool, but they’re just so.. you know.. sexy. That’s not a bad thing, but it seems like it’s their whole entire species which is literally sexualized and shown in midriff-baring, skimpy outfits. I mean, come on guys. When Callie, the most wholesome Inkling around, briefly joins the Octo Party, she’s suddenly turned into the hottest dominatrix-looking rigid icon ever (a number of my friends started to crush on her after that).

It’s definitely not just Callie. We all know Marina, guys. I don’t even have to show you images to prove what she looks like, her and her love for crop tops. And Marina, as we all know, is an ex-member of the Octarian army, like all Octolings.. like Agent 8, whose Octo Expansion outfit was on the sexy side with a crop top and high-heeled little booties. And who later in Side Order wears a form-fitting bodysuit that shows off their midriff and causes several Splatoon players to meme the fact that their backside seems to be lookin’ large to death. Why is it that Marina and Eight, who used to be in the army, have sexualized attire even now? And when Callie linked up with them, she too was wearing a shirt that in certain poses accentuates her chest, and pants so loose-fitting you can see her actual underwear.

Have you seen the enemy Octoling’s outfits? Yes, they’ve got on armor, but it’s stylized as crop tops and short shorts. Not to mention that most of the enemy Octolings present as or resemble females, and their armor has the age-old shoddy trope of having extra panels for their breasts. They’ve got little booties too and look more like a dancing glam squad or sexualized warrior cosplay than actual warriors, but this is just a design choice and doesn’t affect the way they fight. A pretty weird design choice for a game like Splatoon if you ask me.

I find this very bizarre and random. Because it seems that the entire Octoling enemy brigade has some level of sexiness to them, especially the females. Every single one. But wait on a second. There’s two Octolings we haven’t covered yet. Shiver, an Octoling, has an outfit no more racier than Frye, her Inkling co-star’s. And Acht’s outfit may have a questionable thigh slit, but that’s nowhere near the typical belly-button-bearing short shorts of the Octarian army. That seems to make my theory seem dumb, huh?

Not in the slightest. See, Acht was never in the Octarian army’s fighting unit with the rest of the girlies (they were in the army and wore the same uniform, but as they were never on the front lines they seemed to be able to wear it differently, tilting it so their midriff wasn’t easily seen and wearing a bracelet instead of those tight gloves). As for Shiver, she was born into a clan of Octolings long separated from the other Octarians. Agent 8 on the other hand was once an Octarian warrior, as was Marina (she was later promoted though, but even so along with other enemy Octoling warriors was there during Octavio’s fight with Agent 3), and Callie was turned into one briefly, or something like one, despite her being an Inkling. It seems all the sexualized Octolings were once on the front lines strutting their stuff while fighting. So why is this?

Well, here’s my theory added onto another random semi-theory that I am here to share with you all. You see, in Japanese, the enemy Octolings, preferably the ones you fight, are called “Octo-Amazons”, and the Amazons are legendary female warriors. So perhaps DJ Octavio knew what he was doing with this, and it’s a sort of empowerment move that perhaps the masculine Octolings work on maintenance jobs or something given we never see them, whereas most feminine Octolings are fighters with their female-ness put on blatant display, waggling their little hips as they jump in to do battle with the Inklings. And this practice is so well-known among Octolings that those formerly in the army still tend to gravitate towards more revealing clothes even when they are free. Just a penny for your thoughts, Splatoon community.

[dykedvonte]

I dislike takes that Danse would be just as conservative in modernized aus when it's clearly shown his staunch views of things come from his time in the Brotherhood and his deep-rooted desire to belong to something with a greater purpose.

Not to mention lines that show much more open-mindedness that get overlooked for his harsher sentiments when you first meet him. Like the oppurtunity to be a part of something is why Danse fell so far into Brotherhood dogma and it doesn't negate the offense things he does but I feel like it's just lazy to be like "hmmm he'd def be racist" just so it aligns to his BoS beliefs.

[kaidanalenkosprmanager]

THE BEST OF PRIORITY: SUR'KESH

Featuring: Cmdr. Sophie Shepard, Lt. James Vega, EDI, and Urdnot Wrex With: Lt. Steve Cortez, Dr. Mordin Solus, Major Kirrahe, and Urdnot Bakara And a Special Guest Appearance by: Adm. Steven Hackett Alliance R&D has officially begun construction on the Prothean device. The team has dubbed it: "Project Crucible". We're throwing everybody who knows how to throw a hammer at it. This is gonna be the most ambitious undertaking in human history. I'm not saying it won't be a challenge- but we can do this, Shepard. You can do this. Never doubt that. Mass Effect 3: Legendary Edition (2021)

+BONUS (the smirk™️)

[hannah-heartstrings]

Local Rule

Some of the Cheydinhal Guards explain an unusual rule to a new recruit.

@druidx @babyblueetbaemonster @inkysqueed

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            Stepping out of the barracks and into the dim morning light, Fairwyn crossed the courtyard where Garrus was already talking to a young redguard.

            “You’ll be joining my second in command to patrol the town, to help you get to know Cheydinhal.” Hearing steps, he glanced back. “Ah, here she is now. Fairwyn, this is the new recruit, Atticus.”

            With a wide smile, he saluted her. “I’m at your command, ma’am.”

            “Sir,” Garrus corrected.

            “Sorry, sir,” he looked nervous.

            She remained stoic. “At ease.”

            He dropped his hand.

            “I can take it from here,” she looked to Garrus.

            His voice softened. “Just go easy on him?”

            “I only whip into shape when necessary, sir.”

            “Thank you.”

            She gave a quick smile before he walked away.

            “So,” Atticus looked eager, “where to first?”

            She held up a finger as she watched Garrus disappear down the path.

            He looked confused.

            Marcus slid up beside Fairwyn. “Is he gone?”

            “He’s gone,” she turned back to the recruit who was now scared. “There’s something you’re going to need to know, that they wouldn’t have told you in the Imperial City, a… local rule. It’s important that you know it but also that you don’t tell the captain about it.”

            He raised a brow.

            “There’s a girl who comes around every so often, Lecrinn.”

            “A Hero of Kvatch,” Marcus added.

            “We’ll point her out to you when we see her, but whenever we do see her we have to make sure the captain is off duty.”

            “Wha-” his lips pursed in confusion, “why?”

            Marcus smirked. “Well, she’ll make sure he is either way, it’s easiest if you’re on her side, like how you don’t sail against a storm.”

            “And if we do, he’s less stressed and she closes more Oblivion gates,” she said plainly, Marcus adding, “But mostly we’ve just all gotten attached to the two of them.”

            His gaze shifted from one to the other. “Are you two hazing me?”

            He narrowed his eyes, annoyed. “She won’t let me haze you.”

            “I assure you we are being completely serious; it’ll make sense when you meet her.”

            Atticus looked uneasy at that.

            “I’ll brief you on the procedures later but I wanted you to know about it in case she shows up before I get to.”

            “There…” his worried confusion grew, “are procedures?”

            “Well of course, you can’t just rearrange shifts at random,” she flicked a glance at Marcus, “that’s chaos.”

            “Hey, I had to get him to stop working somehow, and she was right there offering, so.”

            She turned to him with a flat glare. “It was a security risk.”

            “So was he! I thought the man was going to spontaneously combust!”

            “You left the castle gate unguarded for thirty minutes.”

            “Nothing happened.”

            “How would you know?” Her shoulders rose as she leaned towards him. “No one was guarding it!”

            Atticus slowly raised a hand. “Um…”

            They looked at him.

            He waved the hand nervously. “Aren’t we not guarding right now?”

            Straightening, Fairwyn quickly regained her composure. “Technically our shift doesn’t start till the bell rings, which I’d say is in another…” squinting, she glanced up, “7 minutes.”

            Marcus lowered his brows, tone flattening. “She has it all figured out, trust me, you can’t get away with anything with her around.”

            Her lips curled slightly in subtle pride.

            Atticus gave a slow nod, still nervous. “May I ask a question?”

            “Of course,” she said, “I appreciate questions from new recruits.”

            “How has the captain not noticed you’re all doing this?”

            Marcus smirked. “For that he’d have to be able to see anything else when she was around.”

            Fairwyn’s serious demeanor finally broke with a barely held laugh.

[newyorkthegoldenage]

The day after Pearl Harbor, December 8, 1941: Early arrivals waiting outside the army recruiting headquarters at the Federal Building to file applications for enlistment.

Photo: Associated Press via WHNT

[lesbijkas]

my package from @shsl-box-split came!! the new Touko's + all of them together; very happy with my little collection

[warriorled]

i don't always agree with the comics, but sokkas alter ego, wang fire, getting a whole ass memorial and being remembered for his heroic death ― that's canon

[ladykenken]

I was showing my partner pictures of FE Engage characters and they said:

"Why do they all look like vtubers?"

I had to pause for a full minute because I took psychic damage.

It's the first time someone pointed it out to me and now it's all I can see orz

[littledragonkana]

Imma crochet an Alcyst doll. I just have to bribe my mom to buy me some dark red and dark blue wool because I can't find a store nearby that sells it and I know that she will go shopping anyways. So she might as well get some and give it to me when she visits on Saturday.

[roccondil]

Funny that last gif... Much as I love LOTR, the Lord of the Rings was actually one of the movies that pioneered using crowd simulation technology for their battle scenes. They did have lots of extras for many of the scenes, but especially in the Battle of Pelennor Fields, the majority of the armies were simulated using the Massive software.

[townpostin]

Azad Samaj Party and Bhim Army Protest SC Reservation Elimination in Jharkhand

Statewide protest against elimination of SC reservation in chowkidar recruitment and minimal representation in forest officer appointments. Azad Samaj Party and Bhim Army staged a statewide protest against the Jharkhand government’s decision to eliminate SC reservation in chowkidar recruitment and appoint only one SC candidate among 170 forest officers. JAMSHEDPUR – Azad Samaj Party and Bhim Army…

[manasastuff-blog]

Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process 2024

Manasa Defence Academy is proud to offer the best Army training programs, including the NDA Crash Course (6 Months) and NDA Advance Course (1 Year). In this blog post, we will explore the Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process for 2024, highlighting the various stages involved and the key aspects to consider. Whether you aspire to don the uniform or are simply curious about the selection process, this article aims to provide you with valuable insights.

The Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process

The Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process is known for its rigorous nature, aiming to select the best candidates for the highly esteemed institution. It consists of the following stages:

Stage 1: Written Examination

 This examination is designed to assess the candidate's knowledge, aptitude, and general awareness. It consists of multiple-choice questions covering various subjects such as Mathematics, General Ability, and English. It is crucial for aspiring candidates to prepare thoroughly and familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and syllabus to increase their chances of success.

Stage 2: Physical Fitness Test

Physical fitness is of utmost importance in the Indian Army, and therefore, the second stage of the selection process focuses on assessing the candidates' physical capabilities. The Physical Fitness Test includes tasks such as running, long jump, high jump, and push-ups. It is essential for candidates to maintain a regular fitness regimen and work on improving their endurance, strength, and agility to excel in this stage.

Stage 3: Medical Examination

The medical examination is a crucial aspect of the selection process, ensuring that the candidates are physically and mentally fit to serve in the Indian Army. A panel of medical professionals thoroughly examines each candidate, checking for any medical conditions or disabilities that may hinder their performance. It is essential for candidates to maintain a healthy lifestyle and take care of their physical and mental well-being to pass this stage successfully.

Stage 4: Personal Interview

This interview aims to assess the candidate's personality traits, communication skills, leadership qualities, and overall suitability for a career in the Indian Army. It is crucial for candidates to prepare for this stage by researching about the Indian Army, its values, and current affairs to be able to confidently face the interview panel.

Manasa Defence Academy: Providing the Best Army Training

When it comes to preparing for the Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process, Manasa Defence Academy stands out as a reliable and renowned training institute. With our NDA Crash Course (6 Months) and NDA Advance Course (1 Year), we offer comprehensive training programs that equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the selection process.

Our experienced faculty members, who themselves have served in the Indian Army, provide expert guidance and support to aspiring candidates. We focus not only on academic excellence but also on physical fitness training and personality development. Our holistic approach ensures that students are well-prepared for all stages of the selection process.

At Manasa Defence Academy, we understand that each individual is unique and has different strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, personalized attention, regular mock tests, and individual feedback are integral parts of our training programs. We believe in nurturing the potential of each student and providing them with the tools they need to succeed.

Conclusion

The Indian Army Agniveer Selection Process for 2024 is a rigorous and comprehensive procedure designed to select the best candidates for the Indian Army. It encompasses written examinations, physical fitness tests, medical examinations, and personal interviews. Aspiring candidates should focus on all these stages and prepare diligently to increase their chances of success.

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"Army Recruits Go to Training Centres," Windsor Star. January 8, 1943. Page 5. --- ANOTHER large draft of new recruits for the Canadian Army left St. Luke Road Barracks today for basic training centres at Chatham, Listowel and Ipperwash. Some of the men, new in Canadian khaki, are shown boarding the train. The soldiers were enlisted, equipped and received initial training at the barracks. They were taught the first fundamentals of soldiering by the staff of competent instructors at the barracks.

[aphroditesblues]

shadow of war is enjoyable and pissing me off in equal measure