Archive for July, 2010
An extremely scaled down version of daily report. Up at 4:30am, Since much was cleaned last night and all youth took showers, this sped up the process. Loading vans, then chow at 5:30am. At least a few youth had mismatched boots which seems unusual since they have been wearing them all week. Everyone lined up their [ READ MORE ]
This morn began with sorting out the laundry (drawers, tshirts, socks etc) that several members of 2 squads had to wash overnight. Took us about 41 minutes to get up, get bunks made, wash up & dress – this of course is too long but much better than day 2 on Tuesday so much improvement has been made. The morning was pretty eventful. A full fledged obstacle course – looks easy but is incredibly difficult and ends with a rope climb. Our group really put out effort on [ READ MORE ]
Same as day before – up at 4:30am, but today only some light physical training, showers, chow. Then the day begins. Each night a squad has “watch” duty. Every hour, two Reichert youth are assigned to march back and forth & keep the barracks secure. In real war, this is serious business. Most have done [ READ MORE ]
5:00 am “PT” led by the “DI.” Consisted of jogging around to warm up then an exhausting several station physical circuit.. Then to the barracks, get ready, and chow down at the canteen. The food & cafeteria are excellent & clean. The morning main activities involved touring and hearing about the “yellow footprints,” the location where all [ READ MORE ]
The first day was eventful, long, and stifingly hot. But went great. Got into Parris Island right on time at 12:30 pm & was met by the “DI” AKA Drill Instructor. He explained the finer points of discipline, drill, sacrifice, and making a bunk as only a marine can. This occurred while the 49 youth that 10 staff [ READ MORE ]
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