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I leave for Airborne on friday June 3rd, Here's the problem on the packing list it say's that if you were issued the ACH that you have to bring it with you. The problem is that I do have one but it's in my tuff box in the ISU90 either back or on it's way back to the unit from Astan.
So with that, what should I do? Try to barrow one or just let them know that it's in an ISU90 somewere. Thanks for the help.
Josh
Plan "A", notify your immediate supervisor, Plan "B", ask a buddy to lend you his, Plan "C", notifiy the first Black Hat you see when reporting for duty.
Or do you have any other ideas?
Good luck.
blue02hd
05-26-2011, 20:58
This is a joke, right?
No it's not a joke! :( I have already put in motion to borrow one, but I figured I would ask for ideas. Why would you think this was a joke?
Thanks wet dog.
I ran those ideas already, But I figured it would be a good idea to get a few more ideas on the matter at hand.
No it's not a joke! :( I have already put in motion to borrow one, but I figured I would ask for ideas. Why would you think this was a joke?
Thanks wet dog.
I ran those ideas already, But I figured it would be a good idea to get a few more ideas on the matter at hand.
Chance, listen.
Upon arriving at Abn Trng, you will be escorted into a large conference room. Course POI will be discussed, expectations will be delivered, and expected results will be assumed. Black Hats will be introduced, and a formation of the entire class will be broken down into company, platoon, squads, etc.
Students will be issued all required equipment for successful course cirriculum. Now you, as an Army NCO should already know that.
The question asked, "Is this a joke?", is in direct proportion of the audiance you so politely pulled into this dialog. You should already know by the several schools, cources and training operations you have attended thus far in your career that the Army is not out to see you fail. They provide the tools, you simply have to demonstrate that you know how to use the shovel.
Now say, "Sergeant, I understand".
To wet dog and the others,
I apologize, my fear of failure overpowered my common sense.
To you fine gentlemen I say,
ROGER THAT, SERGEANT; MOVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To wet dog and the others,
I apologize, my fear of failure overpowered my common sense.
To you fine gentlemen I say,
ROGER THAT, SERGEANT; MOVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alright then.
Pack your gear, take what you have. Be on time. Look out for your fellow soldiers. Follow instructions. Remain safe. Good luck.
SpikedBuck
05-27-2011, 07:10
Okay...forgive me, but I have to ask: why is your ACH in a container enroute from your last deployment? Why was it not carried with you...I am assuming you carried your weapon and body armor back with you?? or are those items in the container as well? How did you depart "Astan" w/o your helmet?
1-507th has extras to 'loan' to students (cadets, foreign students, etc.) attending the BAC.
Richard :munchin
Josh,
Look me up when you get here.
SFC L
I try very hard nowadays not to be an asshole, a mission I apparently fail daily, but the point is I try. The question you should ask is "is there anyone on this site that has a helmet I can borrow for 3 weeks?" and most likely there would be someone. To come out and ask "what should I do?" is weak. I assume eventually you plan on going to selection and the Q and all of that, on a team you can be a smart ass, a knucklehead, an asshole but the one thing you must always be is a problem solver. It is what truly separates us from the regular joes. I've worked with a lot of regular units the last several years and have watched joe's live in their our shit, not attempting to make their situation better. I've also seen A tms here in Iraq under the same conditions and they almost always have beer, a range, ammo, pussy, A/C, vehicles, etc. This wasn't given to them, they didn't ask the land owner what they can have, they made it happen on their own. I apologize for the rambling and I'm not trying to hammer you (it seems everytime some kid asks a question he's introduced to smear the queer), however, not having your helmet is an easy fix, especially compared to the problems you'll have some day deployed on a team to some shit hole with nothing for support. Buenas suerte
Team Sergeant
05-27-2011, 08:38
I try very hard nowadays not to be an asshole, a mission I apparently fail daily, but the point is I try. The question you should ask is "is there anyone on this site that has a helmet I can borrow for 3 weeks?" and most likely there would be someone. To come out and ask "what should I do?" is weak. I assume eventually you plan on going to selection and the Q and all of that, on a team you can be a smart ass, a knucklehead, an asshole but the one thing you must always be is a problem solver. It is what truly separates us from the regular joes. I've worked with a lot of regular units the last several years and have watched joe's live in their our shit, not attempting to make their situation better. I've also seen A tms here in Iraq under the same conditions and they almost always have beer, a range, ammo, pussy, A/C, vehicles, etc. This wasn't given to them, they didn't ask the land owner what they can have, they made it happen on their own. I apologize for the rambling and I'm not trying to hammer you (it seems everytime some kid asks a question he's introduced to smear the queer), however, not having your helmet is an easy fix, especially compared to the problems you'll have some day deployed on a team to some shit hole with nothing for support. Buenas suerte
Good post Hacksaw, I could not have said it better.
Chance, you need to read and re-read what Hacksaw posted. You don't need to comment or reply.
If the requirement is to show up with "X" you make that happen. There are no excuses and no need to explain why you're missing part of your kit.
This is not "KinderCare" you're being sent to......
Make it happen.
TS
Just an update, I finished Airborne school friday.
Ambush Master
06-26-2011, 08:12
Just an update, I finished Airborne school friday.
Finished or Graduated?!?!
Just an update, I finished Airborne school friday.
Congratulations.
Richard :munchin
Kyobanim
06-26-2011, 09:16
I take it the chutes opened as advertised.
Graduated, and yes they open but I wouldn't say just like advertised. I had one that needed to be kick started, but other then that the ride down was a blast.
Ambush Master
06-26-2011, 10:03
Graduated, and yes they open but I wouldn't say just like advertised. I had one that needed to be kick started, but other then that the ride down was a blast.
Congratulations!! I pinned my 1969 Wings on my son last August.
Let me guess, the "Slow Opener" was the T-11!!
Later.
Martin
Thanks!
No, the slow opener was the T-10, but it was my fault. I stepped off on the wrong foot on exit so when it opened my risers were twisted.
Peregrino
06-26-2011, 10:24
Thanks!
No, the slow opener was the T-10, but it was my fault. I stepped off on the wrong foot on exit so when it opened my risers were twisted.
LMAO! Jump School is the last time you'll ever worry about which foot leads the exit. In a few years you'll even quit blaming the riggers for "packing twists in my chute". Sometimes s**t just happens. Anyway - Congratulations. Make sure you've read the threads in here about boots; now that you know how to get from plane to ground, everything else is walking.
LongWire
06-26-2011, 12:35
Awesome........Congrats. What's next now that you have that Leg thing tackled?
Utah Bob
06-26-2011, 13:59
Congratulations!
Keep 'em polished.
Dozer523
06-26-2011, 15:09
Just an update, I finished Airborne school friday. Did they let you do it without a helmet?:Dcongratulations. Congratulations!! I pinned my 1969 Wings on my son last August. . . . Martin My son is sporting his grandfather's 1958 wings. Congratulations!
Keep 'em polished. The risers are polished off. Those wings have only had a one year break in service.
Did they let you do it without a helmet?:Dcongratulations.
No, but there was a couple of times from the swing land trainer that felt like they did:eek:
Just an update, I finished Airborne school friday.
Congratulations 'chance', and to think just 4 weeks ago you were needing a swift kick in the ass, now you're a paratrooper.
Take care, remain safe, keep us informed about your advancement in the pipeline.
Continue to research and read, glad you made it.
WD
Graduated, and yes they open but I wouldn't say just like advertised. I had one that needed to be kick started, but other then that the ride down was a blast.
Congratulation.. :lifter:lifter:lifter:lifter
Going SOTA
Chance,
You wouldn't happen go be a dep sheriff would you?
Lindy
craigepo
06-27-2011, 10:43
Thanks!
No, the slow opener was the T-10, but it was my fault. I stepped off on the wrong foot on exit so when it opened my risers were twisted.
Congratulations!!!
Don't worry, once you start jumping 110 pounds of lightweight gear, you will never have a good exit. AND you will swear that the guy who developed the leg straps for a T-10 had previously worked in the castration industry.
OK, fun time is over. Go get in shape for SOTA.