Oct 27, 2014 · Supposedly the new origin of the E4 mafia started in Bosnia (Operation Joint Endeavor) during the spring of 1996 with four Military Police specialists. They were known as “The Four Horsemen.” SPC(P) (Join to see) AD, USAR or NG, the Spec 4 Mafia is all the same, just depends on your environment. When I was that SPC, I was a driver for BG ...

Apr 1, 2020 · "E-4 Mafia designates Sergeant Majors nonessential personnel Paul J. OLeary FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — The E-4 Mafia announced today they have designated sergeants major, command sergeants major, and first sergeants as nonessential personnel for the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic. The senior noncommissioned officers will be mandated …

Jun 16, 2014 · Sir, 1st rule of the E-4 mafia: You do not talk about the E-4 mafia. I've heard some good stories about items being procured and paperwork that spontaneously self-generates, but my favorite involves a computer-savvy specialist (a "friend of a friend" from a unit far, far away) who covertly inserted text into the PMCS procedures of a TM to appease the higher powers …

Aug 6, 2016 · I know pay grade they're the same, SPC/CPL but would consider a CPL to be in the "E4 Mafia"? I mean the essence of being in the Mafia is being able to sham out at an expert level, evading details or watching privates perform in those details while you do nothing. My Batallion CSM recently went on in a speech to say that these CPLs are junior NonCommissioned …

Oct 26, 2015 · We've all heard of the E4 Mafia and how they have a stranglehold over getting out of everything the Army does, but what isn't discussed are the secrets of the Warrant Officer Corps. Why are they not in any formation? How do they do APFT's? Do they even do APFT's? Do they loose the use of the NCO mind trick? Does a CW2 have to stand at attention for a …

If your local neighborhood E-4 mafia has gone underground, just look for the guys who have been promotable for the last 3 years.

May 29, 2021 · What are all of the different nicknames for rank that you've heard over the years, and if you know it the reason behind them? E1 Private - Slick Sleeve, Fuzzy. E2 Private - Mosquito Wings, Buck Private, Private Second Class E3 Private First Class - Perfect For Cleaning E4 Specialist - Sham Shield, E4 Mafia, Full Bird Private E8 First Sergeant - Top, Diamond W1 …

Oct 19, 2013 · Shit, if you’re in the E4 mafia, I’d opt for one of the assignments with one slot which would probably be an NCO position, usually living out on the economy with more than likely no formations. I used to love those assignments. Just make sure that you maintain a PT regimen. Those assignments can make you fat and sloppy.

Feb 25, 2020 · CPL - still connected to the E4 mafia but feels the burden of leadership. Hence, delegates shamming SGT - believes that upon getting pinned a lightning bolt struck him in the back of the head and he knows everything about everything and his way is the only right way

Jul 2, 2015 · Zonk- Unofficial army command. Typically used during PT (physical training) formation as a way of dismissing a unit from duty. After the command of “Zonk!!” is given the entire unit runs off screaming and shouting to their barracks rooms or cars. I recall my favorite. We just started what we were led to believe a 5-mile run in formation. We just were running by …