Posted on Jun 14, 2017
What should I know before reporting to my first unit?
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I graduate AIT in exactly a week and I report a few days following that. Is there anything I need to know about the regular Army before reporting to my first unit? (To include things to buy, and, or do before reporting) I'm headed to a Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron at FT. Hood.
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Fort Cavazos
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Great advices here. One thing I have seen soldiers do is get into scams where dealers sell them cars with high APR. Always talk to your leadership before making any major decisions.
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You know what's right and wrong. Ears open, mouth shut is the best ideal. Don't let them drag you out the first weekend to initiate you. She doesn't really love you no matter what she does. Save $$
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As someone who has been to Ft. Hood, but as much Sun Screen as possible. It's hotter than hell there in the summer. Other than that, just be squared away. You'll be ok.
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Paint it Black. After watching movie FMJ & TV show Tour of Duty, this song takes me back to Nam.
Every time a mass shooting occurs I think of: "The dead know one thing. It is better to be alive-" -Mathew Modine(Pvt. Joker)
Every time a mass shooting occurs I think of: "The dead know one thing. It is better to be alive-" -Mathew Modine(Pvt. Joker)
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What you can control you control. Be is shape, nail your PT tests, don’t bitch and complain because your buddies are doing the same things you are, so don’t be that guy. Don’t steal from your brothers, be early all the time not just on time, keep your gear and yourself squared away, and shut up and listen and do what your told as long as it’s a lawful order, If you have any questions do it in private so you don’t embarrass the NCO or yourself. Respect your unit mates, and pull your own weight. It’s not hard, but there’s always the asshole.
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Used to tell my troops, the hardest thing to do is to make it to first formation. If you can do that the rest of the day should be easy.
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LTC Ray B. (Ret)
I will add this. Be realistic. You did not just get out of prison so don’t go running around tryin to over indulge. You are about to become part of a unit which is part of a bigger unit etc. like it or not you will need to spend more time learning and developing into a soldier that is capable of contributing to the success of the mission. You will have the attention of your chain for awhile, junior enlisted are the core of our military and your leadership wants you trained and motivated. Your first line leader is your doorway to training and help use him/her. Use your chain. You may not like the answer you get but 99% of the time it is the right answer. Before you jump the chain ask yourself does the situation warrant an extreme response. Believe me your NCO leadership will not hide issues from their first line LDR.
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