training

k, been training lately for deployment to Afghanistan!! A lot of it is water down compared to some of the training friends get in other units. I guess because they're in 2nd echelon shops and in grunt units vs me in a 3 echelon shop. Definitely pogue. Other ppl spend weeks and months in Mojave viper in 29 palms or in yuma, while i get to spend a week in the field on base!

So far went thru CMP(combat marksmanship) shoot. And last week went to the field for ECS (essential combat skills). ECS was pretty easy. Hiked a steep hill with some gear on. Went thru several classes and prac app on IEDs, towing vehicles, map reading, rear area security, and radios. This week going thru the SEARS class (Survival Evasion Resistance Escape.) Again it's water down and it's probably not the same as wat the grunts get.

weekends been busy too. Recently played in a football tournament with Harvest Church down in
UCSD. Lost all 3 games. But had some good play/highlights and overall fun time.