Another day Closer to Iraq

Well we've been busy this week. We completed reflexive fire (that's where you shoot at close range with no notice), Close quarters combat, Convoy operations, and a bunch of other Army combat related drills to include marching. Uhggg, my feet.

On Tuesday we marched for about 1.2 miles to a mock town where we practiced Army stuff. When we were done, we marched back. I was really tired at the end of the day and even went to bed at 9pm. The days start early and end late.

Today, we did a practice convoy in 7 HMMV's (Humm-Vees). I got to play as a heavy machine gunner. I got to shoot (blanks) a M-249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon). I'll tell you that this weapon can thow lots of lead down range in a hurry. We also did a Land Navigation practical using the Army's Grid system and a Combat First Aid practical. Ah, new ways to navigate with a compass and your feet. We also got our transportation brief as to when and where we would be flying. It looks like Monday is the day, but that could still change, we'll see.

Since the beginning of my training, I've been issued four seabags FULL of stuff and now I'll have to drag it to Kuwait and Iraq. I've had to mail home some of my things so I can try to minimize down to three....we'll see. Tomorrow we get to shoot the big guns with live ammol. M-19 Grenade Launcher (Adapted from the Navy), M-240 (M-60 replacement, again adapted from the Navy), and the N-249 SAW. We will travel to the firing range at Fort Jackson and have old vehicles as targets to shoot.

Friday is Graduation day.....That's about all for now....out.

Hugs and Kisses to K, J &C!