30 SEPTThe day was supposed to start with Army PT at 0530, but it was rained out. Rained out? What happened to being “Army strong?” The Navy wouldn’t let a little rain stop us. After changing clothes, we were issued our M-16 and M9 pistol. Breaking them down and cleaning them is critical if you want them to work in combat so that’s how we spent the next several hours. Before we called it a day, we were inspected in our full battle rattle. It’s just like getting suited up for a football game, elbow pads, knee pads and the body armor. I’ll be wearing this in the winter in Afghanistan where it’s very cold so the more layers the better. But for the guys who have to wear this in the summer heat, wow, thank goodness I’m not one of them. When I took it off, I was drenched and it’s only 75-80 degrees here.
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hey ricky:
whenever it rained we still did PT when I was @ ft. jackson. rain or shine, 80 degrees or 35 it didnt matter...but that was basic training for you! sometimes we did pt indoors when it was lightning outside and they didnt want us to get zapped!! I am glad you are getting trained up..stay safe...remember the head space and timing!!!
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