Day 41

Welcome!

I'm starting this blog a little late into training, which is about halfway through week six of Charlie Company 2011. I figure that since I still have 20 weeks left, I should still be good. I got the idea from another blog I was reading that detailed training in Delta Co 4-10 last year. I hope my friends and family will appreciate being able to follow along with my training and maybe an occassional Lt will be able to use this as a "what's next" reference.

This week is our introduction to Land Navigation at The Basic School. The stories of lost Lieutenants and savage deer in the jungles of Quantico are legendary. Personally, I am looking forward to having some quality "me time" and hope that the weather stays cool. Today is our Prac App and I am waiting until my platoon's designated time to head out, 1145. We are supposed to be walking with an instructor today to get a handle on the basics. I am glad because I have yet to buy my whistle, which is needed in the case of being seriously lost.

Tomorrow is our first independent practical. I am looking forward to it but seriously hope I pass because if not, I get to try again on Saturday.

My gear list includes: 1M16 A4, 1 flik (vest to carry things), 1, IPAK, 2 canteens, 1 camelbak, 1 compass, 1 map pack, 1 laminated map, and beef jerky.