Bootcamp!
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I just got another "how to avoid the horrible regulation socks" tip from my husband, the resident former Marine: Put on your comfortable socks, cut the feet off the horrible socks, and use the tops of the horrible socks to cover the tops of the non-regulation socks.
He added, though, that if your boot camp resembles his at all, you won't be able to get away with any of these great tips during boot camp. You're just going to have to "suck it up," Omnius, I'm afraid.
He added, though, that if your boot camp resembles his at all, you won't be able to get away with any of these great tips during boot camp. You're just going to have to "suck it up," Omnius, I'm afraid.
Did you mean Ft McClellan? If so thats not a fictional post. Its located just outside of Anniston, Alabama. They used to train MPs and checmial soldiers there. It was shut down in 1999. Now its been downgraded to a National Guard training center.
The socks they have right now aren't too bad. At basic (in the US military at least) they even allow you to purchase the highspeed fancy socks at the PX. But yeah, even then the socks we use now aren't too bad
Yeah I think they moved all those dudes to Fort Leonard Wood now
Yeah I think they moved all those dudes to Fort Leonard Wood now
The Danny Devito movie would be Renaissance Man...
If you can, see if you can bring Dr. Scholl's mole skin to protect your feet if the get blisters or callouses.
Funny someone mentioned stashing contraband in the barracks. I did basic at Fort Dix in October of 1988. Our barrack's shower had a tiny locked door that plumbers used to access pipes and whatnot. The funny thing was, the door looked locked, but could be forced opened at the hinge. A buddy and I found a shitload of stuff stashed back there, and kept a bunch of our stuff there as well. Made some good $$$ selling stuff to guys in the platoon.
Funny someone mentioned stashing contraband in the barracks. I did basic at Fort Dix in October of 1988. Our barrack's shower had a tiny locked door that plumbers used to access pipes and whatnot. The funny thing was, the door looked locked, but could be forced opened at the hinge. A buddy and I found a shitload of stuff stashed back there, and kept a bunch of our stuff there as well. Made some good $$$ selling stuff to guys in the platoon.
For some reason I keep seeing Richard Gere crying about having nowhere else to go.
Imagine a high school where the only subjects are Gym and History, and you get plenty of both, thats Parris Island
Wednesday next week I'll be starting my 1 year training at the Royal Military Academy of the Dutch Armed Forces. I'll be training to become an Officer in the Royal Netherlands Air Force. I picked up my gear today at the depot and had it sent off to the Academy.
Everyone was allowed to take 1 pair of boots with them to get used to walking in them. Now I got a pair of wooly socks with it that itch like hell! Is there a soldier's remedy against this? Except sucking it up of course.
Anyways, I'm starting with a 2.5 week bootcamp. I was wondering if anyone here had some experience or tips they'd wish to share with me!
Sounds awesome! Good luck and have fun.
Good luck, Omnius. I hope everything goes well. See you in September. 
Wow E-9. While I was in the USN (4 years) I happened to pass by a Senior Cheif (E-8) cussing out an Ensign (O-1). I was an Airman (E-3) at the time. When the Senior Chief saw me he stopped me and asked...
Senior Chief: "Do you know the difference between an Airman and an Ensign?"
Me: "uhh... no Senior Chief."
Senior Chief: "An Airman's been promoted twice!".
Notes in diary: invite Omnius to BBS-burning on Sept 5th
Good luck!
Civilian trampledamage waves cheerily
WHO ARE YOU?!
Notes in diary: invite Omnius to BBS-burning on Sept 5th
Good luck!
Civilian trampledamage waves cheerily
I have returned! Let's burn this thing!
It was very demanding both mentally and physically, but I survived the IP. (Introductory Program) It's designed to shake you up a bit, make you realize what it means to be a soldier.
I'll see if I can post a picture soon.
I'll add some more stuff later, but Im too lazy and tired now to bother
Welcome back, Omny. Glad to see you survived.
Glad you survived!
Now where did I leave my matches...
Now where did I leave my matches...
It was very demanding both mentally and physically, but I survived the IP. (Introductory Program) It's designed to shake you up a bit, make you realize what it means to be a soldier.
I'll see if I can post a picture soon.
I'll add some more stuff later, but Im too lazy and tired now to bother
Well that's not the attitude of a soldier ~ it can't have worked, you must go back!
Seriously ~ well done Omny
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