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sYz-Adrenaline
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States1850 Posts
January 08 2011 07:26 GMT
#21
On January 08 2011 14:58 Waffles wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 08 2011 14:55 LazyMacro wrote:
Were you issued an M4? If so, what optic were you issued? Do you like it? If you were issued an ACOG, what reticle do you have?

lol CoD


How do they decide what you are assigned to(regiments/brigades etc.)?
What is the maxiumum time you can be deployed?
For how long have you been deployed so far?
How hostile are commanding officers?
What do you fear the most?
How much of your training is physical? how much of it is mental?
Where are you currently deployed/have been deployed?


1. They just kind of put you where they need you the most based off what job you've chosen.
2. For me in the NG, maximum is 365 days, but it can be extended if needed.
3. I'm on my 5th month.
4. Commanding officers, heh.. the whole military is like one big family after basic really. Just make sure you stay with your customs and curtsies though.
5. Hmm really I fear that when I get back home, I'll be disappointed in some way.
6. I would say the training is both 40% physical and 60% mental.
7. This is my first deployment, in Camp Buehring, Kuwait / Iraq.

On January 08 2011 15:00 JustQuitWarcraftIII wrote:
What kind of hand to hand combat skills are you taught?
How intense is the training and what were the exercises you had to perform?

EDIT: do you think you're the baddest man on TL.net?


There's 4 levels of combatives courses, I'm currently level 1, and all that is, is basic how to defend yourself, and submissions on the ground. I know that level 2 is strikes and kicks and more advanced submissions.

How intense it is, is how intense you make it really, and the exercises you have to preform for combatives and rolling on the ground and a clinch drill at the end of it to get your certification for level 1.

And Probably up there in the top 15 of one of the BAMF on TL.

On January 08 2011 15:05 Hittegods wrote:
How does this work with the "don't ask, don't tell" policy =\


Did you hear, the Don't ask Don't tell policy is gone !

On January 08 2011 15:09 d3_crescentia wrote:
How was basic? A friend of mine joined the Navy last year and assured me that it was a breeze; I was curious as how they compare between branches.


Basic is really just a mental challenge, if your in shape you'll breeze right through it, but it does suck being away from home all that kind of stuff that comes with it. It's fun, you meet new people from around the states.

On January 08 2011 15:09 sob3k wrote:
How long have you been in? deployed?


What are (in your opinion) the pros and cons of Army service?

Was It a good decison?


I'm currently closing in in my 3rd year, and 5 months in deployed.

Pros, are definitely the free money I receive for college and my deployment so far, it'll be a big help for when I go into college next year. You meet a lot of new people make a lot of new friends. You get paid 24/7, So in reality I'm getting paid to work out, browse teamliquid, play starcraft etc ;p.
You get really fit as well if you keep up with it, which is always a plus. Also being in the army is an instant confidence booster, and +1 to charisma when being around women ~

Cons, you're away from family, friends, and doing what you love to do on your own time a lot. But it pays off when you finally come back home. That's all I can really think of. I do really miss playing the hell out of sc2/sc:bw and other blizzard/console games
Can you feel the rush?
tryummm
Profile Joined August 2009
774 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-08 07:28:28
January 08 2011 07:28 GMT
#22
Do you know of or have you partaken in any martial law related training drills (Or any drills relating to detaining/restricting the rights) potentially for large numbers of American people?

If so, would you say these articles are stretching the truth?
http://www.infowars.com/government-trains-troops-to-run-american-cities/
http://www.infowars.com/u-s-army-trains-to-take-on-tea-party/

sYz-Adrenaline
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States1850 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-08 07:39:29
January 08 2011 07:33 GMT
#23
On January 08 2011 15:48 Niso wrote:
Do you really have to strip off all your clothes and stand in 2 rows facing each other while a Sergeant inspects you and tries to make you cry?


Sort of, It was one of the first few days in basic, it was a shower drill. They just kind of make fun of everyone though. If you just take it as a joke and don't laugh you'll be fine.

On January 08 2011 15:51 MetalMarine wrote:
Did you kill anyone, if not..... i will give you 1 star... no jk, but really... did you kill anyone....?


No

On January 08 2011 16:07 whatever wrote:
why would you join the army and fight for the interests of a select elite that has nothing to do with you?


I joined the army for them to help me pay for college really, and I just ended up deployed instead first, and our mission is not for combat its for support now.

On January 08 2011 16:12 n.DieJokes wrote:
What kind of testing do they give the average recruit?


Testing, hmm mental tests to see if they can break your will, pretty much break down your discipline and act like a professional.
Physically, PT test depending on your age group, a set of 2 minutes of pushups and situps and a timed 2 mile run.

On January 08 2011 16:18 Phelix wrote:
What role are you in the U.S. Army?


How are your superiors in Basic, and coming out of Basic?
Are there group punishments in Basic, and how would you deal with someone else that made the error instead of you?


Intelligence Analyst, but my job is communications with radios and such but right now i'm an IA.

On January 08 2011 16:28 tryummm wrote:
Do you know of or have you partaken in any martial law related training drills (Or any drills relating to detaining/restricting the rights) potentially for large numbers of American people?

If so, would you say these articles are stretching the truth?
http://www.infowars.com/government-trains-troops-to-run-american-cities/
http://www.infowars.com/u-s-army-trains-to-take-on-tea-party/



First time hearing of it, it must be an active duty thing really. I'll ask about it though and see if i can give you a better answer.
Can you feel the rush?
Cr4zyH0r5e
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Peru1308 Posts
January 08 2011 08:44 GMT
#24
my friend will be joining the army in a 4-5 months. What would you recommend / tell people to expect out of bootcamp?
Diamond 4 Jungle/Support - http://www.twitch.tv/cr4zyh0r5e/c/3051057 Zyra support 101
Shaka_Kon
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada112 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-08 08:48:02
January 08 2011 08:45 GMT
#25
Have you seen anyone who's 5'9 120Ibs sized guy in the army? ( kuz that's mine...:O)
say cheese!...... NOT
writer22816
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States5775 Posts
January 08 2011 09:38 GMT
#26
Is the drill sergeant really an asshole or is he actually a really nice guy?

How far can you throw a hand grenade?
8/4/12 never forget, never forgive.
Licmyobelisk
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Philippines3682 Posts
January 08 2011 09:49 GMT
#27
On January 08 2011 17:45 Shaka_Kon wrote:
Have you seen anyone who's 5'9 120Ibs sized guy in the army? ( kuz that's mine...:O)


was thinking the same, well does size matter? I'm only 5'4 and around 130 pounds. Also are you mentality prepared to kill to defend yourself?
I don't think I've ever wished my opponent good luck prior to a game. When I play, I play to win. I hope every opponent I ever have is cursed with fucking terrible luck. I hope they're stuck playing underneath a stepladder with a black cat in attendance a
aztrorisk
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States896 Posts
January 08 2011 10:03 GMT
#28
did you ever kill anyone?
A lock that opens to many keys is a bad lock. A key that opens many locks is a master key.
Tuneful
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States327 Posts
January 08 2011 10:07 GMT
#29
Do you fantasize about or otherwise think you might enjoy killing?
"I play this game for three years, twelve hours a day - I shouldn't lose to these people"
BuuGhost
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands340 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-08 10:30:17
January 08 2011 10:29 GMT
#30
Did you ever see anyone get killed?
"Kinda like this thing but there’s something you should know, I just came to say hello."
AirbladeOrange
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States2573 Posts
January 08 2011 10:37 GMT
#31
Do you feel the army attempts to keep individualism and free-thinking to a minimum to help people function more like robots with an automatic response that helps maintain the structure and authority of the military as a whole?
Licmyobelisk
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Philippines3682 Posts
January 08 2011 10:40 GMT
#32
LOL at you guys asking about him fantasizing/ever killed anyone? after I asked about if he is mentally prepared to kill someone in order to defend himself..

like duh, isn't he going there for support and not be in the front line
I don't think I've ever wished my opponent good luck prior to a game. When I play, I play to win. I hope every opponent I ever have is cursed with fucking terrible luck. I hope they're stuck playing underneath a stepladder with a black cat in attendance a
jjun212
Profile Joined December 2004
Canada2208 Posts
January 08 2011 10:45 GMT
#33
Have you ever seen any military movie that is even CLOSE to resembling the real deal in the US Army?
NIIINO
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Slovakia1320 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-08 20:58:52
January 08 2011 10:48 GMT
#34
Perv. question bellow:
+ Show Spoiler +
are they shipping you some girls or are you there completely without girls ? ?
bITt.mAN
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Switzerland3693 Posts
January 08 2011 11:11 GMT
#35
Can you give an example of the most demanding (or 2) Physical and Mental tests you had to undergo in Basic (how were you ~broken~, if you were)?

Thinking before and after military (I know you're not finished yet, but it's not like you haven't started), are there any detectable changes you can perceive about how your mind operates and how you think?

What are the biggest changes to your psyche that have occurred as a result of the military.\

Has your stance on certain universal issues/situations (war/violence/pre-emptive attacks/terrorism/counter-terrorism [yea I know it's a narrow question]) changed since? How?

In Switzerland we have mandatory military service. Do you think this is a good idea? Why should I go through it instead of paying maor tax untill I'm 50?
BW4LYF . . . . . . PM me, I LOVE PMs. . . . . . Long live "NaDa's Body" . . . . . . Fantasy | Bisu/Best | Jaedong . . . . .
TossFloss *
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Canada606 Posts
January 08 2011 18:32 GMT
#36
Why do soldiers train in grappling when almost all combat involves ranged weapons?
TL Android App Open Source http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=265090
sur_reaL
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada278 Posts
January 08 2011 21:29 GMT
#37
On January 09 2011 03:32 TossFloss wrote:
Why do soldiers train in grappling when almost all combat involves ranged weapons?


Maybe when people are in close quarters and have no weapon?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH3hrtp1T84
Nuttyguy
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United Kingdom1526 Posts
January 08 2011 21:42 GMT
#38
Are you scared for your life in Iraq?
Zlasher
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States9129 Posts
January 08 2011 22:11 GMT
#39
Lol judging by his demeanor, posts, etc. I don't understand some of these questions.

Not every soldier goes around shooting terrorists 14 hours a day, he's stationed at his base and he just goes about his daily business, he wouldn't be scared for his life, he's not killed anyone and he doesn't do things you guys see in rambo movies.
Follow me: www.twitter.com/zlasher
Loanshark
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
China3094 Posts
January 08 2011 23:01 GMT
#40
On January 09 2011 07:11 ZlaSHeR wrote:
Lol judging by his demeanor, posts, etc. I don't understand some of these questions.

Not every soldier goes around shooting terrorists 14 hours a day, he's stationed at his base and he just goes about his daily business, he wouldn't be scared for his life, he's not killed anyone and he doesn't do things you guys see in rambo movies.


Here's a question for the OP then: What's your base like? Is it just like really peaceful with almost no danger of being killed?

Or do you guys actually go out on patrols and shit and people actually get killed?
No dough, no go. And no mercy.
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