Dirty D's

[chyphead]

Well, I finally got picked up in the Infantry Training Battalion. Delta Company to be exact. So far i've shot my M16A2 service rifle, thrown an M67 fragmentation grenade, fired an M203 40mm grenade launcher, fired an M136 AT4 rocket launcher and fired the M249 SAW light machine gun. Lots of fun. We also had our first live fire exercise the other day. By God's grace no one got shot. Last week we spent monday and thursday night in the field, good stuff but it was a little cold. Next week we play with M81 claymore mines, and do a lot of NBC (nuclear, biological and chemical) protective gear and also lots of land navigation. It's goingwell so far. I made a 100% on the first written test (one of only 8 in the 270 strong company). I have decided on the MOS (military ocupational specialty) that i want. 0352 - TOW missle gunner. Basically it's a big huge missle fired from a Humvee that can kill a tank from 2.7k away. Tank sniper is what it is called. It's suppose to be pretty bad ass and it's the most technical in the infantry field. Lots of class time will be spent learning this weapons system. Other good points of SOI ITB is the packs. Our ILBE packs are awesome, doesn't even feel like you're wearing a pack. Another amazing thing is the 3 point sling for our M16s. so much better than the parade slings we were forced to use in boot. Also we have liberty. Every friday after the day' work is complete we get turned to liberty and don't have to report back till sunday at 1800 (6pm) It is awesome. Being in civillian clothes is probably the best part of it. well, not really, the best part of it is being able to call Rebekah. I talk to her nearly constantly on the weekends and it's never enough. I miss her like mad. We're hoping she'll be able to visit around May 1. I can't wait to see her. Anyways, i do have a cell phone these days, I can't use it during the week, but if you want to call during the weekend, or leave a message during the week here is the number
(303) 547 2608
calls are welcome.

I need to run, this computer access does cost a good bit of money. peace to all of you peace lovers, and a big Kill babies to the killers out there

Phil

Semper Fi