Going to army

[norcalAF]

Thank you sir!

This puts smile on my face.

People take oath for different reasons. Yet, regardless of these reasons they all take the same oath. I know that army is serious and that I won't be babied there, and I'm fine with that. I also know that you know all this way better than me, as you served for years as people said.

Hopefully, some day I'll be able to say the same.

The group of guys I went through USAF BMT had a midnight meeting a couple days in where we all agreed to put aside personal BS and get through it together. Except for 1 shitbird everyone came together and got it done.

 

[norcalAF]

Oh, and be ready to have a cold/illness the whole time, everyone brings in bugs and spreads them.

 

[LostCause]

Oh, and be ready to have a cold/illness the whole time, everyone brings in bugs and spreads them.

Makes sense. I guess that's why everyone told me to bring ibuprofen, paracetamol and something for cough and sore throat.

They even told me to bring some toilet paper (no joke) as the one in the army is apparently terrible.

 

[norcalAF]

Everything in the military is the lowest bidder that didn't have some sort of inside connection to get the contract.

 

[rhino]

This discussion makes me glad that I'm way too old and way too fat to join the military. And too lazy. And too resentful of authority. Did I mention that I was lazy? And old? And fat? Very lazy, in fact.

 

[Vlade]

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[madcap_magician]

Makes sense. I guess that's why everyone told me to bring ibuprofen, paracetamol and something for cough and sore throat.

They even told me to bring some toilet paper (no joke) as the one in the army is apparently terrible.

At training camps I always brought my own because the stuff that was supplied was trash, but mainly because there would be one case of it in a barracks building, but then 200 guys would move in, and nobody ever figured out where to get more, so it was always gone after about four days.

 

[Warrior9]

Which army are you joining ???

Yep. I’m wondering the same thing

 

[Vlade]

Yep. I’m wondering the same thing

Croatia it's a NATO member he said that in one of his previous posts.

 

[LostCause]

This discussion makes me glad that I'm way too old and way too fat to join the military. And too lazy. And too resentful of authority. Did I mention that I was lazy? And old? And fat? Very lazy, in fact.

It is not for everyone. No need to feel bad about it.

 

[rhino]

It is not for everyone. No need to feel bad about it.

I was in ROTC for a year in college (it was mandatory for the first two quarters and I did a third as well). My PT test did not go well. My situps were . . . well, they were not. I did shock the drill sergeant with being able to do 8 perfect pushups, despite my size (I was strong), but by the time I finished mile one of the run, the sergeant told me to go home because everyone else had long since finished and been dismissed. Heh-heh-heh

 

[Macchina]

This is a weird thread.
I like it!

 

[LostCause]

This is a weird thread.
I like it!

Is that Sebenza on your profile pic?

 

[Macchina]

Is that Sebenza on your profile pic?

Yup! Once you’re out of basic and can carry what you want I’d highly recommend one of its in your budget. Simple perfection!

Just took a picture of some CRK’s for another thread:

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

Basic training, boot camp, whatever it's called is about instilling discipline and attention to detail. If you can master those & you are in decent condition you will do well IMO.

 

[Warrior9]

Croatia it's a NATO member he said that in one of his previous posts.

Awesome! I spent some time in Croatia. Beautiful country

 

[Delgadonine]

The fight scene between The Mountain and Oberyn was filmed in Croatia!

Although, I hope Lostcause fights like Jon Snow and uses more than a SAK...

 

[Drop bear]

Thank you for advice.

Based on response up there and what I heard from guys that served before me - I decided not to take anything.

Also, we use AK-47 here, and few people said they got bayonets. So I guess that will be only thing I'll need.

Part of what people are not telling you is the biggest trick in the military is to not stand out.

You are better off if the senior officers can't even remember your name.

And so being the knife guy when you walk in will make people remember you.

But look. I get it. We all do new things and get excited and want to buy honking great big knives.

The military will punish you for that.

 

[Halfneck]

Most of my time in I carried either a Spyderco or Benchmade folder - usually a Delica or the 970/CQC-7. A fully serrated Spyderco Remote Release was always on my LBV because I thought a bad slingload was going to be more of a problem than it was. Occasionally in the field I'd take a fixed blade (Dozier Agent or Spec-Plus Pilots knife), but I didn't really need it. Honestly the most useful as a Medic in the Infantry, was the Victorinox Huntsman. The tweezers were great for splinters, the scissors worked well on medical tape, and the saw was handy for setting up my rain poncho hooch. Only time I carried a Multi-Tool was when I got stuck being the Lt's driver & had to PMCS the vehicle.

Lots of changes & improvements since I was in. Nowadays I'd probably just carry a folder & one of the fancier multi-tools.

Edit: and sure they'll issue you stuff, but personally I'd rather carry something a little better.

 

[norcalAF]

Part of what people are not telling you is the biggest trick in the military is to not stand out.

You are better off if the senior officers can't even remember your name.

And so being the knife guy when you walk in will make people remember you.

But look. I get it. We all do new things and get excited and want to buy honking great big knives.

The military will punish you for that.

Yep, the nail that sticks up gets hammered.