Posted on Nov 29, 2015
PFC Signal Support Systems Specialist
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SSG Robert Webster
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PFC (Join to see) - Congratulations on finally learning where you should be going in the 101st Abn (Air Assault) Div. Your new division has its roots in the Civil War and WWI. Learn the history of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and of "Old Abe". Also remember that the only part of the 101st Division that remains is HQs 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Next the nucleus of the 101st Airborne Division was the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment that had previously been a part of the 82nd Infantry Division. Remember this - the 327th Infantry Regiment is the oldest part of the 101st. Though "Old Abe" as a symbol is older, and was associated with HQs 101st Division (Organized Reserve) in 1921, just remember that the 327th Infantry was organized on 17 September 1917.
Other items to study upon - the history of the 187th Infantry and the 11th Airborne Division/11th Air Assault Division.

Make sure that you obtain copies of the following publications and start studying:
1. ATTP 3-18.12 / FM 90-4
2. FM 3-21.38 - Pathfinder Operations
3. SH 21-76 - Ranger Handbook
4. TM 4-48.09 (FM 4-20.197)
5. FM 4-20.198
6. FM 4-20.199
7. FM 10-450-4
8. FM 10-450-5
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PT.. Be ready to run and be ready for Air Assault School.
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What I would suggest for you is that once you get to Campbell, try to get in with 5th Group or 160th. they are always looking for soldiers in all MOSs to fill their ranks. And it is a rewarding opportunity.
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SGT Tier 3 Exchange Online Support Escalation Engineer
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As a 25U you will be required to have a can do attitude even if it is not your job. Be honest and open and accepting of things that fall on your plate. That is all I got for you. Just remember you went through school and now you are at the bottom of the totem pole. Don't forget that there are reasons for the leaderships madness. Mostly to teach and sometimes the retardation is out of their control. that's all I got for you.
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