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Fully charged cell phone/mp3 player/Nintendo 3ds portable gaming device. Roll of toilet paper/wet wipes. Food, snacks. Basically anything to pass the time between snapping in and police calling spent rounds. Can't really entertain yourself on the line, but pulling pits is a bit more laid back as long as you move fast and get those targets marked and back up.
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My infantry unit, we packed it all. As we moved from Zero Range to Qual range, on foot, we did other squad lvl training such as react to indirect fire, react to contact, casevac. May as well knock out a few more training requirements while moving. So we had aid n litter teams with stretchers, assault team with full kit, and so much more.
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Colored markers/highlighters, a nail, an extra pair of eye pro and ear pro for the Soldier who had a rough morning and forgot them.
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SPC (Join to see) Eye drops (dry eyes and carbon don't work, zero or qualification), coffee filters (lens paper) water, food, snacks and gerber
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Define "obvious assets." Because in my mind, everything I take is an obvious asset. I take:
Water
Smokes (two packs, just in case)
Dip
Jolly Ranchers
Gerber multitool
Weapon's cleaning tool
Poncho (because to hell with wet weather gear)
An extra pair of socks
And my Range book (notes from previous Range experiences and tips that I've accumulated over time)
Water
Smokes (two packs, just in case)
Dip
Jolly Ranchers
Gerber multitool
Weapon's cleaning tool
Poncho (because to hell with wet weather gear)
An extra pair of socks
And my Range book (notes from previous Range experiences and tips that I've accumulated over time)
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I personally know what "obvious assets" I'm going to bring, but I said obvious assets to keep people from trolling and saying "your rifle, eyepro, earpro, gloves, etc." I just wanted to know what extra things people bring due to past experiences..
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Oh gotcha. I usually only take the necessities and what comfort items I can fit. But aside from the necessities, the biggest thing I concern myself with is my Range book. And I would build one too, if I were you. It has helped me improve consistently. Whether it's accuracy, speed, positioning, breathing techniques etc. It's all very individualistic, as it is based on shooter preference. But aside form that, smokes, dip and jolly ranchers (for the sugar) and water. Those make my range time so much easier and go by much faster.
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I bring a book or two, as SSG Ryan R , some people take a while to zero and qual.
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SSG Dan Willmont
I don't think any NCOs should be reading a book if there are Soldiers struggling to zero their weapon.
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SSG Dan Willmont, I agree there. No NCO should sit idly by while their soldiers struggle. Even if it means three NCOs working together to help one Joe, then that is assets well placed. An NCO sitting on the bench reading while soldiers struggle is a waste of ability.
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SSG Dan Willmont - Well, if I am not allowed on the firing line to help coach, and there are already NCO's assigned for coaching, and my unit is told no one leaves until all Soldiers are done shooting.....
Besides, my Soldiers need no more than one go-round to qualify
Besides, my Soldiers need no more than one go-round to qualify
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SPC (Join to see) - Did you stop to think that maybe that book is actually a Warrior Skills book? All I said was book. Y'all want to jump to assume that it's a book for leisure reading.
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The same stuff you will have in combat. Train like you fight not like youre going to the range
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