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45K40 · 06-20-2011, 13:19

1. Yes, 5 yrs, loved every minute of it.
2. 1st Class was highest rank.
3. Scout training taught me alot about fieldcraft and expediency. Our troop was Troop 49, Ft Monmouth, NJ. The scout hut was on post and we had many hand-me-downs donated/tranfered from the Army to help us (bivouac stuff, lots of Lister bags, tent pegs/poles). I don't think I ever missed a campout and my ruck was always chock-full of "just in case" stuff.
4. I was in the Scouts during Vietnam campaign era. All of our Scoutmasters and leadership were active Army or retired, all of them with combat experience. We hung on eagerly listening to their stories of "really" being in the field. Although I went Ordnance, a camporee at West Point really sealed my fate in joining up.
5. The Scouts and the Army have much in common when you look at the customs and courtesies, be prepared attitude, uniform, rank structure, and comraderie. Who could forget Snipe Hunts, Capture the Flag, Scout Juice (Coleman fuel to start your fire) Scrounge Missions, pioneering, and burning your grub over an open fire. Our squad usually acted tactical and we participated on many "black ops" and recon missions against other Troops. I would say that the Scouts probably account for 1/8-1/5 the enlistments in the military. I give regularly to the local county BSA, and you can too, thru CFC. BSA donations are also tax-exempt.

06-20-2011, 13:19	#94
45K40 Asset Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Independent State Posts: 19	1. Yes, 5 yrs, loved every minute of it. 2. 1st Class was highest rank. 3. Scout training taught me alot about fieldcraft and expediency. Our troop was Troop 49, Ft Monmouth, NJ. The scout hut was on post and we had many hand-me-downs donated/tranfered from the Army to help us (bivouac stuff, lots of Lister bags, tent pegs/poles). I don't think I ever missed a campout and my ruck was always chock-full of "just in case" stuff. 4. I was in the Scouts during Vietnam campaign era. All of our Scoutmasters and leadership were active Army or retired, all of them with combat experience. We hung on eagerly listening to their stories of "really" being in the field. Although I went Ordnance, a camporee at West Point really sealed my fate in joining up. 5. The Scouts and the Army have much in common when you look at the customs and courtesies, be prepared attitude, uniform, rank structure, and comraderie. Who could forget Snipe Hunts, Capture the Flag, Scout Juice (Coleman fuel to start your fire) Scrounge Missions, pioneering, and burning your grub over an open fire. Our squad usually acted tactical and we participated on many "black ops" and recon missions against other Troops. I would say that the Scouts probably account for 1/8-1/5 the enlistments in the military. I give regularly to the local county BSA, and you can too, thru CFC. BSA donations are also tax-exempt. __________________ Never Say Die!
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