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Very young, just turned 18 with less then 4 months TIS.
Forgot to check the bottom of my ruck prior to arriving at the compound.
Ordered to empty rucks for inspection, I realize I have c-rat cans and hastily through them under the huts.
The senior tac, SSG F....was relieved because of too many med drops. Feb 1983. He was famous for bouncing the gate. As well as his ruck marches. After one episode, they had to air medevac an officer with heat stroke.
Got recyled for failing land nav.
Went through 1 more pre-phase and then phase 1 again. April 1983.
Passed land lav, second student in.
Chicken laid 2 eggs. Learned that you need Pam to prevent the egg from sticking to the canteen cup. Hardboiled the second egg. The last night before getting picked up an instructor drops by and warns about an approaching snow storm. Being from up north, I didn't think it would snow in North Carolina in April. Well it snowed and it was like the 4th of July that night. We probably lost 10 to 12 guys who quit because of the cold.
On the graded ruck march at the end, jumped behind Maj. Howard---what an honor.
Finally, arrived back to Bragg, released after formation and immediately drove over to I-Hop and then Shoney's. Ate HUGE meals at both places and then proceeded to get sick.
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