Saying thanks...
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Lebben-B
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Welcome to the Army. SEP is a good time of the year to go to basic - many of the posts that the Army conducts BCT at start to cool off. And Benning in the winter isn't that bad - generally warm and humid with some raw and cold days. The best advice I can give you is be a sponge and absorb everything you can. If you don't understand something, ask. As far as branching goes, think long and hard before you fill out your "dream sheet". Ask your DS' in BCT and ask your peers once you get into OCS. As an enlistee, it's pretty easy to re-up for a different MOS (to a point). For an officer, it's pretty damn difficult.
Again, wlcome aboard.
RLTW,
Mike
Again, wlcome aboard.
RLTW,
Mike
Smokey Joe
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That's LIEUTENANT Jobu07 Sir, to you!
Jobu--I'd like to add something original, witty, and pious, which is at the same time good advice. But the previous posters got there fustest with the mostest.
Lead from the front. Never ask anyone to do something you wouldn't do yourself. Never stop learning. Trust in God but keep your powder dry. Amazing things can be accomplished if nobody cares who gets the credit.
Sounds great, don't it. I borrowed all of 'em.
We're all proud of you. Give 'er Heck.
Jobu--I'd like to add something original, witty, and pious, which is at the same time good advice. But the previous posters got there fustest with the mostest.
Lead from the front. Never ask anyone to do something you wouldn't do yourself. Never stop learning. Trust in God but keep your powder dry. Amazing things can be accomplished if nobody cares who gets the credit.
Sounds great, don't it. I borrowed all of 'em.
We're all proud of you. Give 'er Heck.
thank you, young man, from me and mine. Fort lost-in-the-woods eh? thats where i took my basic and ait. at the time that was where all 12B combat engineers went, not sure now. at least you won't be there in the winter like i was. try to keep your spirits high and HANG TOUGH!
NO! Not the Army!! You've ruined your life!!
You should have joined the Air Force! But oh well, it's too late now, so good luck and take all the advice everyone else here gave you. If you don't you may end up like the LT who called in a code 2 ECS because he thought knobs on the AC panel had been switched around (which they hadn't been).:banghead:
You should have joined the Air Force! But oh well, it's too late now, so good luck and take all the advice everyone else here gave you. If you don't you may end up like the LT who called in a code 2 ECS because he thought knobs on the AC panel had been switched around (which they hadn't been).:banghead:mindwip
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Good luck hope you get out safe/and enjoy your time in there
if you need things shipped, I am willing to pitch in
if you need things shipped, I am willing to pitch in
BIGDADDYLONGSTROKE
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Good luck and thank you for your service to this country. Take care and God Bless.
sacp81170a
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Good luck, and remember the advice about your NCO's. The good ones will work wonders for you if you tell 'em *what* to do and not *how* to do it.
U.S.SFC_RET
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But Sir that Tee intersection at the road junction must have gotten up and walked away. In all seriousness I have always told my soldiers "trust your own compass" for darn good reason, your chain of command can and will get you lost. Learn how to read a map. Learn how to navigate. It's not too hard, just find those who know how to do it and learn from them. Nothing takes the place of inspiration, perspiration, passion and a willingness to learn and this always commands respect from anyone worth their salt.
Bullet Bob
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You'll love it. Enjoy.
kikr
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Just remember the 4 most dangerous sentances in the army.
1. When a 2Lt says "based on my experience"
2. When a Sgt. says "trust me, sir"
3. When a Capt. says "I've been thinking"
4 When a Chief Warrant Officer says "CHECK THIS OUT"
Best of luck to you.
1. When a 2Lt says "based on my experience"
2. When a Sgt. says "trust me, sir"
3. When a Capt. says "I've been thinking"
4 When a Chief Warrant Officer says "CHECK THIS OUT"
Best of luck to you.
Ala Dan
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Thank You Sir~! S-A-L-U-T-E
For your service too our great nation, as well as the THR community.
All of us here at THR are proud when one of our own steps to the
plate, in order to defend our freedoms; as well as combat the war
on terror. Stay safe, and May GOD BLESS you and yours~!
The most important thing I can remember about what was said
by our company commander was:
" For the next eight weeks I will be your mother, father, sister,
and brother. " 1st LT. Joe C. Smitherman, United States Army
Training Center located at Fort Benning, GA in November of 1965.
For your service too our great nation, as well as the THR community.
All of us here at THR are proud when one of our own steps to the
plate, in order to defend our freedoms; as well as combat the war
on terror. Stay safe, and May GOD BLESS you and yours~!
The most important thing I can remember about what was said
by our company commander was:
" For the next eight weeks I will be your mother, father, sister,
and brother. " 1st LT. Joe C. Smitherman, United States Army
Training Center located at Fort Benning, GA in November of 1965.
Dusty Rusty
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Good luck and God bless!!!! Come home safe!!!
JesseJames
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Okay future Papa Lima.
Don't go off half-cocked, watch your six, and always know that Top is there to hold your hand when you're scared.
Don't go off half-cocked, watch your six, and always know that Top is there to hold your hand when you're scared.
RaetherEnt
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Drive on Soldier. Thank you.
'Card
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My advice? Forget all this OCS and Officer stuff for the time being. You've got to make your way through Basic first, and that's not something you should look past or take lightly. Focus on the day, the task, and the challenge at hand. There will be time to think about an Officer's problems when you get there. First, you've got to earn the right to be called a Soldier.
Good luck and Godspeed, and thank you for what you're doing.
Oh, and take a personal word of advice from an old man: KEEP A JOURNAL! Or a diary, or whatever. Believe it or not, one day you're going to look back on this period as the best time of your life, and young men take that for granted when it's happening to them. Take pictures, write a daily journal entry, and enjoy every moment.
Good luck and Godspeed, and thank you for what you're doing.
Oh, and take a personal word of advice from an old man: KEEP A JOURNAL! Or a diary, or whatever. Believe it or not, one day you're going to look back on this period as the best time of your life, and young men take that for granted when it's happening to them. Take pictures, write a daily journal entry, and enjoy every moment.
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jobu07
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Thank you all again, i'll be away from the computer from here on out. I leave Monday at 0300. Fun fun!
I'm not too worried about OCS yet, i'm scheduled to attend that 10 weeks from now. First I have to get through the next 9 weeks.
Thank you all for your support, advice, and kind words. I'll take them with me in my heart as soon as this journy gets underway.
I'm not too worried about OCS yet, i'm scheduled to attend that 10 weeks from now. First I have to get through the next 9 weeks.
Thank you all for your support, advice, and kind words. I'll take them with me in my heart as soon as this journy gets underway.
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jobu07
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Well everyone, i'm back, sort of, and just wanted to give all my friends here at THR a little hello since i'm back. Looks like you all have been busy.
I'm now a Basic Training graduate. I must say i'm suprised, everyone i've talked to in the past said it's a PT nightmare. Low and behold, the Drill Sergeants placed far far more emphasis on BRM than PT. The entire experience was challenging but good for me.
Currently, i'm at Fort Benning awaiting my OCS class to start. Then i'll learn how to not work for a living.
I'm now a Basic Training graduate. I must say i'm suprised, everyone i've talked to in the past said it's a PT nightmare. Low and behold, the Drill Sergeants placed far far more emphasis on BRM than PT. The entire experience was challenging but good for me.
Currently, i'm at Fort Benning awaiting my OCS class to start. Then i'll learn how to not work for a living.
Lennyjoe
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Congrats on making it past the first step. OCS won't be easy but I'm sure you'll do fine.
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