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[Jackrabbit]

I can bug you whenever I want Aqizzar.

Remember that.

_{I guess you could block me or something but I'm sure you wouldn't ah bollocks}

[Heron TSG]

In the event that he doesn't have internet, I can keep you posted on how Strife26 is doing if you're that interested. I decided to become his pen pal, you see.

[Jackrabbit]

Aqizzar has offered as well. And you're damn right I'm interested. I want to hear what it's like.

And also if Strife has his own personal drill sergeant nasty.

[Heron TSG]

I'll keep you posted then.

_{Get it? We're on a forum!}

[Aqizzar]

And also if Strife has his own personal drill sergeant nasty.

I've heard funny things about that.  In times past, they really were all Drill Sergeant Nasties, because that's how it works.  But now that everyone in the world has seen Full Metal Jacket, they're stuck in a bind.  If they don't act like R. Lee Ermey, the recruits don't take them seriously because they're expecting a show.  But if they do act like R. Lee Ermey, the recruits don't take them seriously because they know it's coming and they think it's all a big joke.

Until the sergeant smashes a head into a blackboard or something.  But in the roulette world of lawsuits, it's always a mystery just what you'll run into.  Do keep us informed Strife, if you get the chance.

[Strife26]

I'll be sure to keep everyone informed as much as possible. I've got OSUT instead of Basic, which may change stuff somewhat. Normally, one has basic training (9 weeks, basic soldiering skills) followed by advanced individual training (for the person's specialty). AIT is supposed to be a lot more pleasant than basic. However, for certain specialties (direct combat ones mostly) basic and ait are combined together. Annoyingly enough, I don't know anyone who has been through armor osut in the last decade, so I've got no idea what it's going to be like.

[Heron TSG]

Ah, going to be working with tanks, then?

[Jackrabbit]

That was his wish, yes.

Have you not been following this obsessively?

[Aqizzar]

I've got OSUT instead of Basic, which may change stuff somewhat.

So you stay with the same instructors, classmates, and officers from the day you arrive until you hit the field?  It's going to be a hurricane of tropes.  Just don't call the drill sergeant Father and you should be fine.

Not that it wouldn't be appropriate.  He will be your momma, your poppa, and your shoulder to die on.

[Strife26]

Hopefully, my group won't be too annoying, but I'm confident that I'll be able to fit in just fine on the fringes, as is my wont (seriously, there were few groups in school where I wasn't a fringe acceptee).


Last full day in Fargo. I'm trying to decide what to pack (after a lecture last night which concluded that not packing at nine oclock two nights before will increase my chances of dying and that I should bring twice the number of bags twice the size of the provided one) and getting all of my stuff in order. I haven't gotten horribly depressed at the thought of leaving my cats behind yet.

[Duke 2.0]

 It's been nice seeing you around the forums Strife. I wish you luck in your service and that you may reach the position you dream of. You were are a pretty cool dude.

[Aqizzar]

So long and farewell Strife.  Knock'em dead big guy.

[ToonyMan]

God Speed Strife.

[Strife26]

Come on guys, I've still got sixteen hours left or so. Just because I still have to pack and organize almost all of my stuff before I leave doesn't mean I've left already.

[Org]

It was cool and stuff to talk and stuff.
Why, I remember that combat game so long ago.
Hmmm.