Joining the Army HQ

Blue phase is not too bad. The drill sgts leave pretty early. Ours left at about 4 pm. I think they like us being in blue phase because they like leaving early and they do not have to hold our…

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So we went to the .50 cal range a few days ago. That thing is a beast. Instead of shooting paper and plastic targets like we do with other weapons, we shoot at tanks instead. We also got to use…

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So on the morning of our rifle qualification it was a different companies family day (there are multiple companies training at the same time). Family day is when the graduates get to stay with their families for the day. So…

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Sorry it has been a while since I have been able to write. It has been a jam packed week. Firestly I qualified with my rifle so that means it is another hurdle passed. Essentially what that means is that…

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So its been a few days since I have been able to talk/write but we finally have a good chunk of personal time. We have had basic rifle marksmanship this week in preparation for the qualification on Monday. I have…

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So today we went to the range and fired some rounds. I only got to fire 30 rounds but I think I did ok. Which I suppose is fine. Drill sgt said that if anyone “flagged” someone (pointing your muzzle…

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So this morning at 5 we had our PT test. I think I did ok. I ended up getting 62 push ups and 58 sit ups and then I did my 2 mile run which I got a 15:23 on,…

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So today we zeroed our weapons. That basically means that you have to adjust your weapon sights so that the M16 fires straight. Those were literally the first shots I have ever fired from a gun before. It was kind…

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Sorry its been a while since I have written you. I have been really busy. Last time I talked to you I told you I have been made a squad leader. That is part of the reason why I have…

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So today is Sunday. Generally it is a pretty light day. We started our day at 5 AM and started cleaning the entire bay. I guess drill sgt was at least partially impressed that we were able to get it…

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