Professional Soldiers ® - DISCOVERY CHANNEL

I just received the DVD today and watched it. I thoroughly enjoyed it. There were some really good lessons learned.

What I liked most about it, besides a few lines the Cadre said during log PT, was that it also showed/hinted at what not to do AND what to do instead. For instance, Group 4 didn't have anyone jump up and volunteer to take control of their group and instead stayed quiet to the detriment of the group tasks. Instead of having a fail group, it's probably better for someone to take charge and attempt to do something better for the group which no one seemed to do. In addition to no sleeping on ruck's and no walking on roads - I would hate to be road kill.

Also, I'm going to my local national forest and doing night land nav with either my Dad (enlisted -> retired 11B 2 years ago) or my recruiter. It seemed to me, from the documentary, that after the PT a really big focus was on rucking and land nav and land nav seems to me to be one of the areas most easily increased with a bit more focus and studying before attending.

It was also interesting to see the difference between SFAS and the Air Force PJs (Surviving the Cut (which is also a really interesting/informative show to watch)) Extended Training Day that aired this past Wednesday (8/25).

All in all, It has made me more hungry for attending SFAS and really affirmed that I made a good choice in choosing 18X. I'm glad SF/Army - whoever - allowed this documentary to be shot. For now, however, the 25m target.

Paul