Saturday, August 6, 2011

BCT Day 1

Today started early with wakeup at 0300 and formation at 0330. After waiting outside for 2 hours, the buses and DS's finally showed up. We got on the bus & were asked to lay our heads down on our bags. We were greeted with the DS's yelling, telling us we have 10 seconds to get off the bus. Of course, it took a lot longer & the DS's were yelling at us, telling us how slow we were as we were running with our heavy bags. After an introduction, we were divided into our platoons. We sat in a classroom & were handed out equipment (helmet, bullet proof vest & tent). We also got to learn some drill and circumstance. Chow is interesting ... we have to move side swipe as we get our food & only have 5 minutes to scarf it down.

I did not want to let my DS know that I am going to OCS & my educational background. If course, that was one of the first questions she asked. Although my DS yelled and we got smoked pretty good, they have been great instructors. They will turn on you if you address them incorrectly or say the wrong thing. It's hard to get used to. After a long day, I was looking forward to a good shower & early bedtime. Of course I would have fire duty from 2100 to 2300 when I was stuck scrubbing the bathroom. I'm looking forward to tomorrow when I get to propel down the 40 foot victory tower. 

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