I forgot to mention the awesome sleep schedule/guard watch we had to do two nights ago. One of the soldiers fell asleep during his watch. Sad this was; it was the first shift 2100. A little before 2200 the DS got the whole company up and in formation. We got a taste of 30-30. In other words; everyone files out into platoon formation and stands for 30 minutes; then we get off for 30 minutes; but the catch is, we have to be in formation 15 minutes early. This means 45 minutes in formation 15 minutes off. So basically this equals to no sleep. We did two cycles of this and was warned it would go the rest of the night with one more mess up.
Today we got up early and headed back to the reception. We get to stand in assembly lines and get fitted for ACU- formal blues, piece by piece. We ate breakfast behind the building, because of extras; everyone under 176 lbs. got a second helping. Sweet deal. Just fitted for dress shoes. Got tie, belt and two undershirts so far. Beret and dress shirt next. Check in later.
I hate dress formal. They expect you to wear your pants at the “waist”, above the belly button. Uncomfortable and we aren’t 50 years old. (Note from James’ blog updater- he is not one of these guys that wears his pants low slung, his are always on his hips). Like always it took awhile to fit me in pants and coat. Small neck, wider shoulders, small waist; gave those ladies issues. Scored on my lunch MRE. Chili and macaroni, always has pudding and candy. Got Skittles and vanilla pudding.
We have one kid on the verge of quitting and/or getting chaptered out. He has told them he wants to and has even signed the papers, but they are holding on to them now. He always asks me to be his Battle Buddy, when he forgets something and I say yes to help him out. Problem is, because he is on the bubble, the DS always makes him do something punishment wise; meaning I have to do it too. I had to help right dress right an entire classroom’s desks today; about 300 desks. He has the worst fitness scores as well; so it’s only a matter of time. I feel sorry, but some just lack motivation and the “want” to try and be here.
It started raining while we were outside waiting on the rest of the company to get fitted. After a brief smoke session, we came into the classroom. Should be heading back soon to finally get our physical fitness workout in. everyone is on edge. We have our first FTX- Field Training tomorrow. 6 mile ruck march, field training exercises and staying the night; probably means little sleep. If we do well, we will earn the right to transition into White phase. Sunday phone privileges, shower in our free time without being timed, picking our own food at chow, and not needing DS escort to places like church and such. So you can say it is a big deal.
We rushed to the street to get the transit buses and did the army style and waited an hour and a half. This made us miss chow. They bring it to us when this happens. Same food just smaller portions and I don’t get my blueberry muffin with honey. L Pack for our FTX march tomorrow. Going to be a long day.
Night
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