Today was our first trip to the rifle range to zero in our M-16’s. I woke up at 0400 early again. 75 decline pushups and a shower. Then out to do the track for PT. warm-up drills, hip stability drills, multiple sets of pushups and bent leg raises. Then a 40 meter high knee, lateral squat step. Shuttle run, extended 300 meter shuttle sprint. Then 60-120’s (sprint 60 seconds walk 120 seconds). Pretty busy morning. After chow we took off to the range. Right away I found my rear sight was broken so I had to wait for the Weapon repair truck to come around lunch time. Finally 2 hours after lunch he shows up and switches out the piece. I stand in line for another two hours and …NOTHING. Time is up. I didn’t even get to shoot. DANNNNGIT!!!! Luckily being sorta a country boy that grew up shooting I won’t need the added range time. Some of these guys; actually quite a few; have never handled a weapon before.
Range highlights J J J Scored purple skittles and pumpkin spice bread in MRE. Also we have to do shakedowns before leaving the range. Shakedowns = DS fun and revenge time. We cleared all pockets, shotgun our rifle (break it over and hold bolt in the other hand)’ turn head to the left and yell “no brass, no ammo, weapon on safe Drill Sergeant.” when we start yelling this the DS do a power football lineman shove into your chest then do a rough pat down. The soldiers that are usually bad, soft on volume when speaking or just plain look weird; the DS give an extra punch or three to. Guys loosing air, falling down, the one next to me got a rib check and let “Oh Shit” slip. Caught the DS off guard and he laughed but hit him again anyways.
Evening chow when we got back then just started normal cleaning and personal work out time.
We got the peer scores back. We have our PG (Platoon Guide) which is the kid that completed the same basic training last cycle but missed 2 weeks on injury so he has to do it all over again with us. He of course got the most 5 stars because he knows all the drills, tips, helpful hints and so on; but I’ll admit he is a good leader for only being 19. of everyone else; I received the most 5 star ratings. I’m thankful but like previously mentioned, I’ll use this to push harder.
More mail today! Thank you to the Hickey’s for taking time to support and write me- this means a lot.
Another note- today’s dinner creation. Roll with peanut butter4 and honey in it…dipped in banana pudding- It is delish! Yummy, yummy to my tummy!!!
Miss and thinking of everyone…time is starting to fly.
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