And I thought combatives was exhausting. Holy freaking shit on a altar was I wrong. Had a hasty breakfast then set off on the mile or so march to the course. It was an easy march and we made good time. Sat around for about an hour and a half waiting for the DSs to show up, then got yelled at for being behind schedule. Ah the life of a private.
Our platoon started with the Grant's Ladder, which was extremely easy and not at all hard. Moved to the German Wall after that, which starts with a sloped rope climb then a series of walls getting progressively higher up to 12 feet, and must be climbed using six people. Was kinda hard, but our group had an easy time. Next we moved to the Skyscraper, that multi-level tower you see in all the basic videos. Very unstable at the top and about 20 feet high, was pretty scary but we all did it. Lastly came the Tough One, starts out with a rope climb or a notched pole climb if you fail the rope twice. Next you walk across some 2 inch planks a good 20 feet in the air, then climb an A-frame ladder up another 20 feet to the top of a cargo net which you climb down. Being 40 feet in the air holding onto a beam and climbing over isn't fun. Succeeded though, which is what counts.
After the Confidence Course, we moved to the obstacle course, which was timed and includes a mud pit. Huge workout and very challenging.
Six of us including myself were on flag detail, since DS V was on Brigade Staff Duty. Marched back once we finished, got hosed off and changed into clean ACUs then double-timed to Brigade HQ about half a mile. Made it on time though. Did our flag folding. I then headed back for the best chow yet. So good after a long day. We have to raise the flag at 0500 tomorrow and I'm gonna sleep like a rock tonight.
Land Nav course and a night in the field tomorrow, will write once I'm back.
Vance got us smoked again, caught a spider and decided it would be smart to ask a DS what type it was. Company smoking followed.
Signing off now, gotta sleep since I wake up at 0430.
P.S. We had a heat casualty today, Marin, he passed out during the obstacle course and is in the hospital.
P.P.S In case you're wondering, yes, I am covered in bruises. Lots of physical work was done today.
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