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I was fortunate enough to be in training when we first started getting some new technology. Technology that now is probably considered archaic and laughed at. I hated it - it never seemed to work or went down just at the critical moment. Admittedly, from what I understand, the devices are much more reliable and advanced now than then. Also, even though I've never seen it happen, I suppose even iron sights can be rendered unserviceable (I'm sure there's an E or C out there somewhere that has done it). I also think you should use everything available to gain an advantage.
The dilemma to me is "How do you train on the advanced technology without it becoming a crutch?" I don't think training a percentage on one or the other is going to provide the answer. I have seen people become reliant on devices in literally a matter of minutes and pick up bad habits.
Just another one of those "little" reasons TS and TLs get paid the big bucks I guess.
At least one advantage of the new technology is it appears to be much more expensive. Since my Teammates and I were famous for zinging, the increased cost will probably all but eliminate that.
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
Still want to quit?
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