Thread: Shippin' Out
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Old 02-06-2005, 13:01   #17
Achilles
SF Candidate
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: ATX
Posts: 211
Checking in from Sand Hill...

On my first pass, will qualify with my rifle on Friday. I'm in Bravo Co. 2-58 1st Platoon. I've been having fun the whole time. Drill Sergeants have a great sense of humor. I don't mind having dumb people in my platoon because we get so much more PT. I cut 1:30 off my 2 mile in 3 weeks. My pushups got much weaker from 30th AG to here; though probably from doing 2000 bear crawls up hills.

"Oh Private, you didn't want to shave this morning? Not a problem. I got something for ya."

It's also amazing how about 2/3 of 18X's I talked to even BEFORE we got here already wanted to drop their contract. Most of the Drill Sergeats here say "Out of this whole company, only 4 of you will make it."

To all future shippers:
OSUT is enjoyable if you keep a positive attitude. Stupid people will always be stupid and cutting them down or trying to start fights solves nothing. Give them a helping hand when you can, and give your 100% at all times, even when being smoked for what seems like no reason at all.

I only wish I had time to catch up on this board. I'll check back in when I can.
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