Another xray question

[Ret10Echo]

Originally Posted by 1stindoor

Very true. Of course back in our day, the new 18Es spent time in the SigDet before they arrived in the company.

I think everyone should go to an ODA first. Sadly though with the optempo and manning it's not always possible.

IMO, BOP-time was important for the E's to get some insight on the receiver station ops. Knowing the configuration and procedures helped troubleshooting since you knew what the guys on the far side were doing based on the conditions/circumstances.

Did it suck? Yup. Nobody wants to come out of the Q, rarin' to go then end up working the base-station, but it made for some smart cookies on the teams if they sponged up the knowledge that was in the SigDet.

[sinjefe]

Originally Posted by head

They help out with running around and all the stuff that seems to cause the B-team to not have enough time in the day to accomplish that goal of actually supporting the teams.

In other words, the bitch work.

[Ret10Echo]

Originally Posted by sinjefe

In other words, the bitch work.

You make it sound like a bad thing....

[1stindoor]

Originally Posted by Ret10Echo

Did it suck? Yup. Nobody wants to come out of the Q, rarin' to go then end up working the base-station, but it made for some smart cookies on the teams if they sponged up the knowledge that was in the SigDet.

Like what excuses are good...which ones were played out?

11 year sun-cycle and ionisphere bounce were my two favorites...and no I'm not an 18E.