This was how my USMC shooting career (Distinguished Pistol Shot etc.) started with a NJP! I was a boot PFC at Lejeune and had a 2nd LT for a CO (really). My MOS was 2311 (ammo tech) and us techs weren't being used as such; the war was winding down. They put me in the office cause I know my ABCs, but I was not happy. I had my request in for EOD, and was just waiting it out. One morning after formation, the Company 1stSgt came to me (I was typing something Hot!) and he told me, "PFC go in my office and make me some coffee." Well, f-ck that! I ignored him and was in a perpetual pissed off state, so I just kept on typing. He returned in a few minutes; same order (louder) and I continued to ignore him. Well, he was red-faced and full of bluster, and don't ya know, in just alittle bit, I was standing at attention in front of the 2nd LT for NJP. Failure to obey a lawful order, Art 92 I believe. After reading the charges the LT asked if I had anything to say. "Yes Sir. I don't drink coffee, and that coffee is just for the 1stSgt. So I won't make it; that's personal servitude, and if this is your Marine Corps then get me the f-ck out. I joined to be a Marine, not make the 1stSgt's coffee." The LT then asked me (eye to eye), "you don't drink coffee?" "No Sir." He then asked the 1stSgt, "He doesn't drink coffee?" 1stSgt just shrugged his shoulders. Then, that boot LT said, "you are right PFC, dismissed." 1stSgt shut the door, I need to speak with you. Well, HOT D-MN, how about that!
So, here is the rest of the story. I was put on guard duty (30 days) mess hall duty (at the rifle range were CC was, and you feed CC prior to normal chow, so they can't mingle). The chow line began at 0330 regular mess was 0430 cause it's the rifle range mess. Then after my 30 days messhall, I was sent to the rifle range to qualify. Well, guess what? I became the Bn high shooter! And the BnCmdr pinned my crossed rifles on me at a Battalion Formation and asked me if I would represent the Battalion at the Division Matches. Guess who was not happy? Yep, the 1stSgt. I placed in the matches, but after that my head was shaved and I was sent to Okinawa, the rock. But I had some leg points and a new career direction. Finished a 23 year career as the 1995 USMC Pistol Champion, Distinguished Pistol Shot, and numerous other National titles. That 1stSgt had said he never wanted to see me again; ok, Marines pull guard duty, mess, etc. no problem, but I'm not making his damn coffee!