What advice do you have for a 91B heading out for a 1st deployment?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:41:40 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 9:59 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:59:26 -0500

Remember your training. Keep your head on a swivel. Listen to the guidance/advice of those that have crossed the pond before. Maintain situational awareness and always keep your cool.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Jan 3 at 2018 10:37 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:37:44 -0500

Can't comment on that but would like to read what advice and ideas you get.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jan 4 at 2018 12:36 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:36:10 -0500

MSG Private RallyPoint Member said about everything I would say. Just keep your head and don't loose your cool. Remember you're not just a mechanic you're the guy keeping things moving. You will probably spend much of your time on base, but when you do go out, stay alert/stay alive. Don't let words like POG/ FOBBIT bother you. We infantry types will harass your ass, but when the chips are down we know the team counts. Deployments are a team effort.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jan 4 at 2018 6:48 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 06:48:15 -0500

Keep your wits about you, and follow your supervisors directions.

Response by PFC Emmitt Williams made Jan 8 at 2018 4:31 AM

PFC Emmitt Williams — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 04:31:10 -0500

Drink water dont buy cheap crap. Put extra money away.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2018 7:42 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 19:42:36 -0500

Take your CLS training seriously. Things can go very bad for Mechanics.

Response by SPC ColtThe VaperGuy made Jan 24 at 2018 1:35 PM

SPC ColtThe VaperGuy — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:35:53 -0500

Stay good with the cooks and supply! Stay busy doing your mos or they will find something for you be ready to do wrecker missions regardless if your qualified if not!!

Response by CPL Fredrick Bowen made Mar 30 at 2018 11:17 PM

CPL Fredrick Bowen — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 23:17:57 -0400

Brother if youre in the hemmtt......focus, awarness. Keep your troubleshooting skills extremely proficient. Keep all different tow cables. Hit me back up i used to be a 63 sierra. Hotel 8 wheeled recovery specialists. Also remember this YOU will be an assett to tank platoons as well as drivers. You keep mobility possible remember that. Attack every objective wether hostile or friendly keep your focus and awarness. And the most important thing.....Come home safe and protect you and your buddies six. DOG FACE SOLDIER. GERRY OWEN