The Gunny/Staff Seargent Mantra

In all my dealings with the Marine Corps/Army National Guard professionals, one thing has become apparent: Senior NCO's have nearly unlimited power. Even high-ranking officers dare very rarely to challenge a senior NCO's power. Therefore, I offer the following mantra:

1. Thou shalt not guestion the Gunny.
2. The Gunny is always right.
3. Thou shalst always do what Gunny says.
4. The Gunny can use you for target practice or meat filling.
5. The Gunny can and does use lieutenants for door stoppers.
6. The Gunny is always right.
7. Repeat as often as needed.

Out of respect to Staff Seargents, they also have much of the same powers as Gunnys/MSGT/1stSgts. A Staff Seargent is just a step below a Gunnery Seargent in the rank and pay charts but has many of the same powers. Beware pissing either the Gunny or Staff Seargent. Whatever you do, stay on the good side of the seargents. Lieutenants run in abject fear of senior non-commissoned officers.

God Bless 'em all!