When is it acceptable to use what some call vulgar language

[proudretiredvet]

55. LOL yep.

I learned long ago to mind my tongue and think about my reply. When I have someone scratching their head wondering if they have been insulted then I get a laugh. It takes them two days to figure out what I really called them or told them I get a big laugh.

I called a young man to the head of a formation one day and praised him highly for his ability to communicate and instruct others. Then I gave him the instruction that he would inform the formation how to undo his cranial rectal inversion. I further instructed him that he was to answer all questions posed to him by the assembled troops to ensure that he had completely shared his wealth of knowledge on this subject.
They ask him questions for an hour.
I got called on the carpet for that one but my CO was laughing when he was trying to chew my ass.