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61 push-ups (min 42); 60 sit-ups (min 53); 2-mile run 12:20 (min 15:54, max 13:00). Thank you Lord! |
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Monday morning, I ran with the Lt. We did the "Sergeant Roberts" run. Sprint 100m (or so), jog back, take a lap around the track (1/4 mile), then run up and down the stairs on the bleachers till you get to the end. Repeat four times. Lab was a lot of fun today; we went over basic things to keep in mind when out in the field (e.g. brush your teeth Something I am quite excited about.....(all contracted cadets get this, but still... OK, I should get to bed at decent season.....don't want to be tired for the PT test! |
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In the ROTC building.....
Me: *working at computer in ROTC building, filling out security clearance form AGAIN because I couldn't remember the password to the one I filled out before*
Lt: "Hey, [name of my squad leader (SL)], are you looking forward to the PT test next Wednesday?"
SL: "I hope I'll pass...I'm good at everything but the running."
SL: "I'll think about it."
SL: "Well.....OK."
SL: "What did I just get myself into?"
Me: "Oh, be there at 0615, that way you can stretch out."
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Well...I had lots of fun at ROTC lab, today. :) We basically practiced battle drills. First, we had a lecture on it, then we were given a demonstration by the MS IIIs, then we divided up into 5 squads and practiced engaging the enemy, disengaging with the enemy, reacting to an ambush, etc. Some memorable quotes.... Cadet: "When assaulting a machine gun nest, don't run straight at it. We're not the Marines."
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SFC Jennings: "Now, each branch will have its own battle drill. For example, if you are in PSYOPS (Psychological Operations), you probably won't do the same thing the infantry guys do, when the enemy attacks. Maybe the PSYOPS battle drill is where someone jumps up and grabs a microphone and yells, "HELP!!!!" Or maybe the commanders pile in the Hummer and drive off, leaving the rest of the men behind."
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(out in the hallway) "....some people [complain] about the Stryker." *jumps up and runs to doorway* Me: "Did you just say the Stryker?" *laughter*
***** At dinner, I ran into my academic advisor...we talked about the Future Combat Systems, military operations research in general, security clearances, China vs. Taiwan, etc. It was neat. :) |
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Today, I got up early to go to the Fairfax County Republican Committee's 16th Annual PepRally Breakfast. Karl Rove was scheduled to speak, but there was a last-minute change in plans, and so the main speaker was Ken Mehlman, RNC Chairman. We also heard from VA Governor candidate Jerry Kilgore, as well as some other officials. |