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Never lie!
Just thought I would add one more.
Always follow the honor code. Never ever lie to your instructors. Always tell the truth even if it may mean pain and suffering. It could mean the the difference between passing or failing.
In 1980 during phase 1 of the Q course we were told to prepare for a four day patrol. We were issued c-rations for the patrol. We were also told what ever we packed in pack out.
On day three, with little or no sleep, a fatal mistake was made. During a RON, several of the men decided to lighten their loads by digging cat holes and disposing of their empty c-rat cans. Little did we know the instructors came behind us the next morning to inspect the RON site.
Each trainee was pulled to the side and asked if they had buried anything at the RON site. Then we were required to empty our rucks.
Three men were pulled from the patrol never to be heard from again.
Never think your instructors have not seen it all.
Thank God my ruck had a lot of empty cans in it.
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