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Rolling along!
Good day today. We had a good ruck march this morning - I thought it was pretty easy, but at least we're increasing the distance a bit. My rucksack and my vest were situated a little better this time, and that made a world of difference. With my new Blackhawk combat boots, it's like walking on air. On an even more positive note, I got some praise ( Read more... ) -
Yeah!
Today is not a good day. My bullshit tolerance is at a record low, and everything is aggravating me to the extreme. I hope I'm in a better mood tomorrow. Oh yeah, and the student leadership needs to jump off a bridge. -
Week 3
Week two is done! We had on-post day passes on Saturday and Sunday, but had to be back by 3:30, which was annoying. Knock on wood, but I think we are getting an off-post pass this weekend, assuming we don't screw up too badly between now and then. Weeks three through six are all classroom training, which is just fine with me. That means our day ( Read more... ) -
One Down
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Weekend pass
We are now living on the main post at the OCS barracks. We have temporary rooms and roommates that will only last until after we take the physical fitness test and the flock is "culled," so to speak. Once that happens, we will be assigned new platoons, squads, and rooms. We have heard many different things about the cadre that will be leading our ( Read more... ) -
Updated Preferences...
So, ironically, I am not feeling as gung-ho about Infantry, Infantry, Infantry!!!!!! In fact, I am starting to see how Armor/Cavalry, or Field Artillery would also be interesting. I wouldn't be guaranteed the "Hooah schools" (i.e. Airborne and Ranger), but I could still probably walk on to Airborne, and if I perform well enough, I might be able to ( Read more... ) -
Benning or Bust!
We've arrived at Fort Benning, the self-proclaimed "Best post in the world!" That's what the signs say anyway. I will be the judge of that, however. Thus far, our stay here has been pretty uneventful, albeit a bit aggravating. We are still stuck at 30th AG, which is the inprocessing center for everyone that gets assigned to Fort Benning. ( Read more... ) -
Wishing I only had to put one choice...
So I figured I should decide what order I am going to put my branch preferences in, even though I only want one of them. I need two combat arms (one of which has to be in my top three), two combat support, and two combat service support.
Top Three:
1. Infantry
2. Armor (includes Cavalry)
3. Corps of Engineers
The Rest:
4. Field Artillery
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Specialty School Wishlist
Here's the order I've decided on for my training wishlist. It's mostly so I don't forget it haha.
We're assuming here that I have completed the OCS, IBOLC, Airborne, and Ranger pipeline.
Pathfinder school - learn to assist in pre-airborne insertions
Army Master Fitness Trainer school - Become a badass runner and apply PE principles to Army PT
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Street Kings - David Ayer, 2008 - Rated R
Who watches the watchers?
This is one of the questions raised by David Ayer’s Street Kings, a fast-paced police drama featuring Keanu Reeves and Forrest Whitaker. The story immerses you in the under-the-radar world of the LAPD’s Special Vice unit. Obstruction of Justice, planting of evidence, falsification of reports, drug deals, and murder ensue.
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