required memorization

[coriolinus]

Back when I was in AFROTC, hoping to fly for the Air Force, I was required to memorize a poem:
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth

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[para_cynic]

The great thing about helicopter insertion is how relieved you are to get off the thing and now only have to worry about the enemy trying to shoot you.

I often found that closing my eyes and deep breathing while gripping fingerprint patters into the stock of my M16 helped me retain my calm exterior.