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Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1664 Joined: 9 Aug 2008     | |
Infamous Scribbler  Posts: 657 Joined: 8 Jul 2008     | Avoid getting shipped out to Iraq at all costs. |
On the Record  Posts: 5708 Joined: 2 Dec 2007     | Go topless again. In all seriousness, you'll be away from the interblarg for 10 weeks to learn how to kill! Actually sounds fun. |
Press Junketeer  Posts: 373 Joined: 8 Feb 2008    | Nice to see you got the priority for doing the training spot on. ;-) Good luck mate to yah. |
Pulitzer Laureate  Posts: 832 Joined: 12 Aug 2008    | Try to become the "leader" in the camp, but make sure you don't be an asshole while doing it. Make friends. Don't look your drill sarge in the eye, and remember, if you end up hating Basic, the fastest way to get out is to pass it. |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 4269 Joined: 13 Aug 2008   | It's the National Guard right? |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 1664 Joined: 9 Aug 2008 |
No, National Guards units get sent to war all the time. They act as a reserve unit as well as a national defense force. In fact, if it weren't for the fact that I have college first (a contract saying that since I scored over a 50 on the ASVAB entrance test, they cannot ship me anywhere as long as I am enrolled in college) I might have been going to Iraq Afghanistan, since the unit I am attached to is shipping. Lucky meeeee!
I might actually end up being a leader, since I was in RSP for so long. I joined in March, and every month, I went to a pre-basic training 'training' place where they would PT soldiers getting ready to leave, and teach them a few very basic things, along with some drill and ceremony stuff. Though I'm definetly not the most overzealous of people, so I will probably avoid being an asshole if I can. (Sweet avatar btw.) |
Pulitzer Laureate  Posts: 996 Joined: 25 Sep 2008     | Ask Bob Ross for guidance! |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 4269 Joined: 13 Aug 2008 |
Well you be careful now y'hear? |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 1664 Joined: 9 Aug 2008 |
I'll be sure to pray every night. |
Press Junketeer  Posts: 462 Joined: 22 Sep 2008    | No advice, but good luck man. Be sure to stay safe! |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 1664 Joined: 9 Aug 2008 |
No worries. They can't send me anywhere for atleast four years while I'm in college. There'll be plenty of shirtless photos for you all to enjoy when I return. Who knows, maybe they'll be even sexier! (I know, sounds impossible... but you never know!) |
Muckraker  Posts: 246 Joined: 6 Dec 2007    | Nontheless; you keep your wits about you. Like anything else; just the 'good life' rules apply. Be kind, but honest. Learn everything you can. When it's time to draw the line, do it, but don't kick anyone in the dick until it's absolutely necessary. |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 2220 Joined: 23 Dec 2007    | Wait the US economy is in pandemonium and from history we see every dip in the US economy is followed shortly by war and your getting shipped out? Nah, I'm sure you'll be fine, I'm thinking about doing the same before i head to university. |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 4194 Joined: 21 May 2008   | It's your call, I'd say don't go their, but you seem determined... I will regret not seeing your avatar... |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 2985 Joined: 6 Mar 2008 | Well, good luck man. Hope to see you around the 'scapist again soon. |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 4269 Joined: 13 Aug 2008 |
Well maybe you'll finally have chest hair when you get back. Maybe. |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 1664 Joined: 9 Aug 2008 | Nope, no Escapist or internet for 10 whole weeks. Maybe more depending on my AIT (Advanced Individual Training). |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 3835 Joined: 3 Apr 2008     | well enjoy yourslef ya hear.... Don't drop the soap in the shower |
Infamous Scribbler Posts: 657 Joined: 8 Jul 2008 |
Ouch. |
Pulitzer Laureate Posts: 996 Joined: 25 Sep 2008 | I once had these ideas of joining the Dutch Royal Commandos (true story!) and almost did it too, but realized it could physically damage my beautiful body and my blonde ponytail and called it off. Okay those WEREN'T the reasons, but if you have a beautiful body and a ponytail you might want to reconsider. I know for a fact that Bob wouldn't risk his 'fro! .. Well, I think so, anyway. In any case, good luck to you out there, where ever you go. And tell the astronauts to bring me that icecream! |
King of the Yetis  Posts: 2623 Joined: 15 Jul 2008   | Avoid bullets where possible. |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1011 Joined: 1 Dec 2007   |
It's not pri.... Ya, seconded. |
BANNED  Posts: 938 Joined: 14 May 2008 | You should tell your recruiter just before you hop on the plane, "I changed my mind, I decided to join the Airforce instead." User was banned for: A boss encounter one may never forget.... (Permanent) |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 1664 Joined: 9 Aug 2008 |
Sure I might do that. I might start sucking dicks also. And there's no way for me to really call it off now anyways. I already hold rank in the Guard as an E-2 and I've been receiving pay for going to RSP. And I neeeeeed to go to college, and this is pretty much the only feasable way for me to do so. |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 110 Joined: 9 May 2008  | Bullets are bad. |
Muckraker  Posts: 265 Joined: 14 May 2008  | we'll if you get shipped to Iraq first of all good luck and second of all remeber to look unimportant as the enemy may be low on ammo |
Muckraker  Posts: 291 Joined: 28 Aug 2008  | Don't leave!! |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1179 Joined: 29 Jan 2008  | All the best man.
Nice, but just to wave my E-cock, I may be able to join the Navy at E-3. Suck it. |
Pulitzer Laureate  Posts: 983 Joined: 21 Feb 2008  | The National Guard? pfft, the Marines, now there are some men worth @&%%#^$! |
BANNED Posts: 938 Joined: 14 May 2008 |
Do you have 45 college credits? Congrats you can join at the E-3 paygrade (like me in the Air Force =D). Just make sure you can get that in writing. User was banned for: A boss encounter one may never forget.... (Permanent) |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 1664 Joined: 9 Aug 2008 | Lol, self-censorship. I'm not joining the military to be the biggest or baddest soldier I can be. I just want to get through college. And I'M NOT GOING TO IRAQ! But thanks for worrying about me. |
On the Record  Posts: 6722 Joined: 25 Jan 2008  | Khell's Army Recruit Advice -Take the drill sergeant's threats seriously, despite what's said above, he still will rip off your head and shit down your neck if provoked -Never laugh at a drill sergeant's chewing-out of another recruit, whatever punishment the other guy gets, yours will be double -What happens in the navy, stays in the navy, so STAY OUT OF THE NAVY. -If ordered on a suicide mission, shoot your CO. Command officers are chickenshits who expect others to die for them. -Don't drop the soap in the shower. |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 3835 Joined: 3 Apr 2008 |
PS from me--- Eat all the food you can get. I did a weeks sea time on a ship and kept up my normal eating habits. I was rather weak on the second day. Get seconds at all times if possible |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 86 Joined: 2 Jul 2008  | Good luck dude, I honestly can't wait till I go in, just over a year until I join up. Come back and give us stories and whatnot. |
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Story goes, I needed someway to put myself through college, lacking the background and amazing grades required to get in on scholarships alone. So I joined the Army National Guard, a perfect fit for a kid who's been in a miliary family and environment all his life (And who's father is currently a recruiter for the National Guard). Full college tuition, a few hundred dollars a month, and $20,000 dollars when I come out of my training.
So anyways. After a long wait since joining in March, the time has finally come. I leave on October 8th. 10 weeks of fun and adventure. And then a few more weeks of job training for my position as a Parelegal Specialist.
Any advice?