It's been a couple of weeks since I've added any info. Lots has happened. Chris was moved from his platoon into another one. I'm not sure why but he is adjusting, making new friends and all.
Two weeks ago, the guys experienced the infamous Confidence Course. You know, the one you see in all the boot camp movies. Chris said when he was crossing the rope over the mucky water, he fell in. Hang on next time, Chris! He told us he won one of his Pugil Stick matches and it felt really good.
Swim qualifying was last week. He passed 4th Class (Level 1) and 3rd Class (Level 2). To qualify as a CWS4 the recruit must be able to swim the width of the pool without touching the bottom once in utilities uniform without boots. Once this is accomplished, the recruit must enter the water feet first from a minimum of 5 feet and remain afloat for 3 minutes. CWS3 is conducted in full combat gear (utilities w/ boots, pack, Kevlar, and rifle). To qualify as a CWS3 (re-qual every 2 years.) the recruit must enter the water feet first from a minimum of 5 feet and remain afloat for 5 minutes. Then the recruit must swim 50 yards using any stroke or combination of the sidestroke, backstroke and breaststroke. I would think you would have to be a pretty strong swimmer to be able to do this in full gear!
On Saturday, the Platoon moved to Camp Pendelton for Phase II of training. The guys are spending this week in a classroom learning about marksmanship and how to shoot efficiently. They will practice trigger control, breathing techniques and shooting positions. They will take a 3 mile and a 5 mile "hump" (hiking with heavy packs), in full combat load (kevlar helmet, flak jacket, and LBV (load bearing vest). They add hills to the 5 mile hump.
Next week is spent on the rifle range and he takes his Rifle Quals on Friday. I'll let you know how he does.
That's all for now.
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