Saturday, August 27, 2011

Days 25 - 26

Day 25: We were supposed to be up at 0400 for muscle failure PT; apparently the DS do care about us since we got to wake up at 0500 and skip PT. They wanted us to rest up for BRM (Basic Rifle Marksmanship) Qualifications. To qualify, we had to shoot 23 out of 40 moveable and time targets at a distance between 50 and 300 meters. We had to shoot in the unsupported and supported proned, and kneeling positions. If we did not quality within 10 tries, then we would be restarted to the first week of BCT. I did qualify in my second try; I shot 26 out of 40. I was expecting to try about 5 times but was relieved that I qualified during my second try.

Those who qualified sat around in the heat doing absolutely nothing. Next time, I will bring paper to write letters. I am definitely motivated, especially when we road by graduation field on the way back to the barracks.

It is so nice to be showered and relaxed at 7:30. I can actually catch up on the blog and letters! Tomorrow will be another boring day since the whole company has to go to the range tomorrow while 20 people attempt to qualify.

Day 26: After PT (running) this morning, we went to the range again. We sat around doing nothing. We did learn new shooting positions (standing) for ARM (Advanced Rifle Marksmanship) that we have to qualify for next week. Three people did not pass and are restarting to red phase. Buses showed up a few hours early today. I thought we had the rest of the afternoon to relax; I was wrong! Female bay had a surprise locker inspection. The DS threw everything in our lockers across the floor and emptied our canteens everywhere. Although we had a big mess to clean up, I was relieved to not have any contraband. About 1/4th of the females got Article 15's for razors, tweezers and food. The DS explained to us why we can't shave: staph infection is common when we are out in the field sweating with open sores. We sweat constantly here.

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