Quote Originally Posted by starbkjrus View Post
Actually Jamie, I think you hit it. It's my understanding that Marines (especially Drill Instructors) really really really hate pockets.

Not to usurp the thread, but my Dad used to tell a story where his DI caught him with a hand in his pocket a bit too long, so he was ordered to run down to the beach, fill his pockets with sand, and sew them shut. I don't remember how long he had to keep them this way, but he never liked to put his hands in his pockets - and discouraged me from doing so.