back to basics

we had several classes today. the topics were like being back in basic. radios and transmissions, weapon systems, movement tactics and map reading. all of this will come in very handy next month when we have three straight weeks in the field. our field leadership exercises will test our knowledge and aptitude of warrior tasks and battle drills. it should be a very cool 20 days.

so far we have only had three things contributing to the order of merit list, the first physical fitness test, the obstacle course and combat water survivbal test. these all were done in week one. our next points come tomorrow, 25 points for completing a 5 mile march with a 40 pound rucksack on - too easy. hopefully i'll gain some points in the next two weeks. it's hard to balance teamwork and competition, it's like you want to help your buddy, but it helps you if he fails. very weird. after wek 6 the points don't mean crap for branching, so we can all get along again.

sleep tight america.