Hi All,
I can write to you because I have liberty and am therefore able to get to a computer not in the battalion. Unfortunately I can only do that on weekends.
We got our liberty after passing our six week PI. As you can assume - we failed our 4th week RLP (room, locker and personnel - the new term for the MTT). The class as a whole did pretty well, but a couple guys were so hosed that the DIs stopped counting hits when they got to 50. This left us with a failing class average - an ugly scene which I strongly advise against.
As far as academics - none have been too tough, but you're pressed for time and always so tired. Also, do not underestimate Naval history (your first class). You need to study for it.
We had drill comp last Wednesday. We got a 104 and got the drill streamer. Our Class Drill Instructor, Gunnery Sergeant Rocquemore, USMC was pleased - therefore we were very pleased. Since we didn't have to "stand the hell by", life was good.
We have entered "the gauntlet" of weeks 6-9. Class average on seamanship was a 94 and nobody failed which is a very good thing. Class 22-01 (my class) is known as "an endangered species". We are down to 16 and are the smallest class anyone can remember since the early 1990's (like when OCS was AOCS). They call us "detail 22-01" or "the reinforced fire party".
The sweet sixteen have nav to conquer next!
Got to check out the aviator mecca of Trader John's on Friday night. We were there on a winging night. Beer was free and the manager said that over a thousand people had come throught the door that night. It was a great time, but our curfew was 1am - Man did that suck.
I also met Todd Royles (a board contributor) down here. I drove over to the Nex and he saw my car and recognized it from all the posts about it here on the forum. Pretty wierd!
I have 25 days 'til change of command (when 22-01 becomes Candy-O's), not that I'm counting or anything. Can't wait to see y'all down here - it's starting to get warm.
FLY NAVY
OC Wildman
I can write to you because I have liberty and am therefore able to get to a computer not in the battalion. Unfortunately I can only do that on weekends.
We got our liberty after passing our six week PI. As you can assume - we failed our 4th week RLP (room, locker and personnel - the new term for the MTT). The class as a whole did pretty well, but a couple guys were so hosed that the DIs stopped counting hits when they got to 50. This left us with a failing class average - an ugly scene which I strongly advise against.
As far as academics - none have been too tough, but you're pressed for time and always so tired. Also, do not underestimate Naval history (your first class). You need to study for it.
We had drill comp last Wednesday. We got a 104 and got the drill streamer. Our Class Drill Instructor, Gunnery Sergeant Rocquemore, USMC was pleased - therefore we were very pleased. Since we didn't have to "stand the hell by", life was good.
We have entered "the gauntlet" of weeks 6-9. Class average on seamanship was a 94 and nobody failed which is a very good thing. Class 22-01 (my class) is known as "an endangered species". We are down to 16 and are the smallest class anyone can remember since the early 1990's (like when OCS was AOCS). They call us "detail 22-01" or "the reinforced fire party".
The sweet sixteen have nav to conquer next!
Got to check out the aviator mecca of Trader John's on Friday night. We were there on a winging night. Beer was free and the manager said that over a thousand people had come throught the door that night. It was a great time, but our curfew was 1am - Man did that suck.
I also met Todd Royles (a board contributor) down here. I drove over to the Nex and he saw my car and recognized it from all the posts about it here on the forum. Pretty wierd!
I have 25 days 'til change of command (when 22-01 becomes Candy-O's), not that I'm counting or anything. Can't wait to see y'all down here - it's starting to get warm.
FLY NAVY
OC Wildman
