Did Wild Turkeys Go To 11B school.

2015-11-27T19:50:12-05:00

They always have a point turkey to conduct reconnaissance. Once the area is cleared they will rush to new assembly area. They try to avoid danger areas and being caught in the open. They can work on their spacing. No I am not drunk, just trying to see the world through turkey eyes.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2015 7:56 PM

2015-11-27T19:56:11-05:00

Good observation. I never thought about it that way before.... correlation between the two.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 27 at 2015 8:15 PM

2015-11-27T20:15:14-05:00

Same goes for Canada Geese which mate for life MAJ Ken Landgren. One always is alert at the various points of the perimeter while the rest of the group is eating, taking care of the goslings, etc.
I think you would find the sentry and point behavior in any group of birds that flock.

Response by SFC Trevor Wilkinson made Nov 27 at 2015 11:20 PM

2015-11-27T23:20:42-05:00

Hooah Sir!! I remember my 11B days!! Turkeys are grunts as well!! ALL MOS's in the Army should go through additional training as 11B's and than they will understand what being comfortable is all about! I am retired, but, I still wear my rifle with crossed wreaths with pride!! AKA CIB

Trevor

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2015 11:58 PM

2015-11-27T23:58:31-05:00

They move in a wedge formation, too.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2015 9:16 AM

2015-11-28T09:16:19-05:00

Excellent observation Sir. I believe so. Was watching a hunting channel yesterday where they showed how wild turkeys also attack. I believe they are also well trained in BD1.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2015 12:51 PM

2015-11-28T12:51:15-05:00

More to the basic question...I've seen a lot of soldiers go to basic...some, not all acted wild, and yes some also were "turkeys"...so to answer your question, 'Do Wild Turkeys go to 11B school.", based on my aforementioned observation...YES wild turkeys to attend 11B School.:-) :-) :-) MAJ Ken Landgren

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2015 1:03 PM

2015-11-28T13:03:07-05:00

Of Course it does.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 28 at 2015 6:57 PM

2015-11-28T18:57:05-05:00

We are still working on the line, wedge, echelon left and right, and column formations.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2015 1:48 PM

2015-11-29T13:48:47-05:00

This is a funny post lol. Turkeys also attack a wounded turkey. If I shoot one and he is all messed up another turkey will come over and kick its ass. Lol wierd

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2015 7:14 PM

2015-11-29T19:14:03-05:00

You must live in a normal state that has a fall turkey season.
So sad Georgia doesn't have one.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2015 7:46 AM

2015-11-30T07:46:49-05:00

or ... maybe the 11B school learn from the turkeys!!!!!

Response by CPL Rick Stasny made Nov 30 at 2015 6:11 PM

2015-11-30T18:11:06-05:00

If they had a nose as good as a deer's, they could probably go SF.

Response by Jayden Manning made Jun 13 at 2017 4:19 PM

2017-06-13T16:19:43-04:00

New respect for the turkey

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2017 4:38 PM

2017-06-13T16:38:28-04:00

How to beat the superior tactics of the wild turkey:
1. Put a decoy of a hen out in the open.
2. Wait for the guy turkeys to forget all they know about tactics and come running.
3. Engage.
So yeah, basically the same.

Response by SSG Mike Busovicki made Aug 21 at 2020 10:01 AM

2020-08-21T10:01:42-04:00

360 degree security... LOL

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 21 at 2020 1:19 PM

2020-08-21T13:19:14-04:00

A CW-4 told me vultures circling in the air would be the lookouts. One day near my apartment in Tennessee, I observed vultures flying in circles over a small wooded area. I decided to test my friends theory. I surreptitiously entered the forested area and sure enough vultures were eating on a dead deer carcass. Apparently the lookouts were not doing their job as the vultures on the ground gorging themselves of carrion had no clue I was there. I did what any normal stupid man would do, I bum rushed them. lol

Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Aug 25 at 2022 11:33 AM

2022-08-25T11:33:46-04:00

I have seen as many as twelve bottles to a case and they all were marching in the same direction too Sir!