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Kyobanim
10-12-2004, 06:47
I saw this link in a profile. It's one gents journey though the 18X program, from talking to the recruiter to today, which is the last week of Airborne school. It's actually pretty good. Gives one a good gauge of what to expect from one persons perspective.
http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/18x/bug/index.blog?start=1082670851
NousDefionsDoc
10-12-2004, 07:49
Wanna bet he doesn't make it?
Kyobanim
10-12-2004, 08:26
I won't bet, but I'm interested in why you're thinking that. From the parts I read it sounds like he has a healthy attitude and is physically ready. At least it looks like he'll get through Airborne school.
NousDefionsDoc
10-12-2004, 08:32
Lack of focus. He thinks he has a handle on things. I bet he needs constant positive re-enforcement.
CPTAUSRET
10-12-2004, 09:06
Lack of focus. He thinks he has a handle on things. I bet he needs constant positive re-enforcement.
NDD:
Good analysis.
Terry
I strongly suspect that the guys on the SOPC committittee will take dim view of this blog. This young man will spend some time in "Jensen's Pond".
brownapple
10-12-2004, 10:37
Amazing the things that the cadre are aware of, isn't it? :D
Yeah he forgot Rule Nr 1 - Keep head below Instuctor's radar. Seems like a intelligent physically fit kid. But is he ready to play by the hard rules? Well see what happens..
Seen a lot like him along the way - don't see them anymore.
TitratetoEffect
10-15-2004, 18:27
What a great way to get lots of attention from the cadre. Repeat after me .... 1, 2, 3...1
ender18d
10-15-2004, 19:58
I made the same mistake (having a "blog" about 18x) when I joined.
Fortunately, my CO and Drill Sgts found it before I arrived at Bragg. That site went down in a hurry.
Its amazing how many character flaws can be corrected by healthy physical activity.
In all seriousness, I hope the cadre do connect him to the site, and expose him to the same kind of generous corrective training I experienced. If he's got some toughness upstairs, it'll make him a better person and soldier. If not... oh well.
Without trying to sound like a kiss-ass, I'm constantly appreciative of how much I feel I've improved as a person as a result of the quality training I recieved from the cadre in the Q. The course is a tremendous opportunity for personal growth, if a person takes it as such.
..and NDD is right: that blog is probably a person who's nervous and looking for reassurance about his choice to join.