Post 5 : Survival and Cooking in the Field

Sep 10, 2010 22:11

Up-Date Week 5

Hi Martin its rob just finished week 5 its gone so quickly !.

Do you know any more regarding me coming into college?

Here is the sit rep for week 5.

We had our first field exercise 2 nights in the woods, learning section attack, field administration which is survival and cooking in the field.

We learned how to set up harbour areas, stand to, snap ambush, work routines and staging (terrible)

we had different camouflage and concealment tests. We tabed back from exercise. We have completed circuit training (again) but stepped up a lot more.

This weekend we are off to London war museum and Westminster abbey. Sorry for the late text. Take care rob.

Sep 10, 2010 22:57

Tips.

1. Always make sure you work as a team, (in the field you become your basher buddies}.

2. Make sure you use every second of your spare time effectively !

3. If your cooking don't watch the flame clean your rifle or get on with something constructive.

4. Always make sure you put 100% in and you will get 100% out ie work hard on section attack and you will learn a lot more.

5. If you don't work hard and you will be leopard crawling up hill for hours.

6. Basically always keep busy and look after your admin.

7. Remember your rifle your kit and finally yourself.

It is fun actually I try and find the fun in everything here, and things seem a lot easier.

Post 4 : Do the Right Thing on a Difficult Day

Sept 3, 2010 20:36

Up-Date on Week 4

Sit Rep on week 3 today as we are off to Thorpe park tomorrow for troop commanders day out.
Its not all hard work lol.

First we had a weapon handling test passed that easy. PT (including swimming) 6 days a week.

Had my first experience on DCCT (discounted close combat trainer) We have drill everyday then practice 1 hour in spare time. 4 mile Boot run up 3 biggest hills that are out here.

Completed my first live fire on range, 25 rounds 5 round grouping.

Learnt how to set up harbours. CBRN.

Tips

1. Ensure that you use every second of your 'spare time' to practice skills.

2. Work hard in PT and you'll enjoy it.

3. Try your best in everything at all times and you'll have an easy time.

4. Do the right thing on a difficult day !

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Post 3 : Finding the Fun and the Up side of Everything

Aug 28, 2010 22:37

Up-Date on Week 3

The main focus this week has been swimming, marksmanship principles and basic map reading. PT and Drill are daily routines the drill focus this week is the About Turn, Fall in, Salute Open and Close Order and About Turn on the March. We also have Rifle lessons everyday, we will be tested next Monday and during the platoon commanders activity day.

Tips
1. Before starting basic training you should do as much hill running as possible. Keep going over drill and be versatile in terms of learning different timing.

2. Learn and know how to manage your time.

3. Find the fun and the up side of everything.

Post 2 : Never Ever Walk in Gym

Sent: Aug 20, 2010 22:59

Up-Date on Week 2

PT has now steeped up a gear, and lessons have also started on the SA 80 and Rules of Engagement.

We had our first endurance run 3 mile up down hill. I can now strip and clean a rifle.

I have also received and completed much circuit training (Military Style).

TIPS:

1. Listen watch REVISE and try hard at linnet Clough if you do the endurance run will be easy. Try and keep personal fitness up following Linnet.

2. When you are here try your best particularly on the swim and circuit training "try your best then some more".

3."Never ever walk in gym".

Hopefully I will be home on the 24th of September take care Rob
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Post 1 : No Sleep Church and Ironing

Sent: Aug 20, 2010 22:50

Up-Date on Week 1

Hi Martin just a quick text to give you an overall view so for the forum/blog.

In Week 1, I got sized up for my kit and met my section corporals. We were then shown around the camp. We were then then informed that we were to iron every bit of kit,ready for kit inspection the following morning (no sleep). I also completed a 1.5 mile run following strength tests and PT induction.

We spent our irst night out in the field. We had loads of drill lessons. We were very happy to be told that we would be given on-camp leave on Saturday until 11am Sunday. On Sunday we all attended Church in the morning and then spent the rest of of the day sorting out our lockers ready for kit inspection Monday morning.

TIPS:

Arrive in a smart suit (First Impressions Count).

Bring with you a GOOD Quality Iron.

Work together as a team for ironing and locker inspections.

Get used to having no sleep.

Bring 6 good combo pad locks and a sense of humour.
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