Last night I didn’t have fireguard, so I was able to catch some sleep. However, my platoon leader decided showers were not allowed in the morning, so this threw my morning routine groove off. I’ll get that rule flipped once I talk to the DS but until then I’ll take whatever punishment if the PG feels he wants to become because I’m going back to my morning habits tomorrow. At 0500 our PT was warm-ups, CP1 $2 for 10 more exercises, 1 minute then 2 minute max at reps on pushups and sit-ups, pull-up drills and then 8 minute run on the track so one mile.
A lot of nerves were flying this morning due to qualification on our M-16’s/ a group of about 9 guys from my platoon had a prayer circle and pep talk to ease their minds. I am slowly learning to over correct on my way out of sight/off zero weapon. I shout 26/40…not good but it qualifies for graduation. One of the young kids, Matthews, has a dead on rifle and he shot 38/40so expert. I joke with him because his prior job was at Chuckee Cheese, so he probably played video games the whole time. Tomorrow we go back to the range so I might shoot a round with his.
We got our butt’s handed to us again. At the range everyone that wasn’t shooting was in or near the bleachers. One of the platoons had guys goofing off. 4th platoon always has the loudest guys and causing trouble, not listening, moving constantly while at attention. Well it was them. Senior DS got the whole company. Hold the action back on our rifles and hold them straight while in a squat position. This went on and off steady for the first 10 minutes. Then we did 8 count push-ups going in and out of the different counts, which is like doing a lot of burpees for 10 minutes. Then a lot of V-ups, supine bicycle, rower, prone row, pushups and high jumps thrown in for 10 minutes. Then we had to sprint up and down the street a few times. Line back up, go pick up al spent shell casings, clean the range, and prepare for the DS favorite time…SHAKEDOWN. Of course we get smoked one more time for another 10 minutes for various reasons and all the DS (7 total today) wanted to call an exercise.
We receive our PT tests from Monday. I’m still #4 out of 56 in my platoon. We made a list of everyone that did not pass and we are going to start hosting short workout sessions in evening free time for these guys. Hopefully we can motivate them.
“Be strong when you are weak.
Be brave when you are scared.
Be humble when you are victorious.
Be a badass everyday!”
FYI- there is a Facebook page that the DS posts pictures on. Looked up a few not sure which page.
1-46 Infantry Charlie Company Basic.
Those keywords should find the Facebook page.
Love Y’all
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