Count Down to Deployment

Since my last spot a lot has happened.

- Attend even more classes, all really cool stuff

- Had a Pre Deployment FTX - training was really good and everyone learned something

- Had my deployment destination and ship date changed several times. I think it is finally set to go.

- I had block leave which was nice.

- After block leave we have been doing half days which is great. We show up do PT, handle any business and go home. This is great for men and women with families. I do not have a wife or kids so I use this time to read, workout, and enjoy myself.



A typical day for me is as follows



5am - Wake Up, Shave, brush teeth put on PTs

6am - Ops meeting

6:30- 7:30 PT

7:30-9:00 Hygine / Breakfast

9:00-12:00 Work on whatever needs to get done / Close out Formation

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-14:00 Weight Lifting M-Chest/Tri T Back/Bi W-Shold/Legs Th- Chest/Tru Fri Back/Bi

S- Shold/Legs Sunday off

14:00-16:00 Eat / Nap

16:00-17:00 Cardio run/elipitcal

17:00 - 22/23:00 Eat, Read, Watch Movies, hang out with friends goto bed



Repeat M-Fri



- I got another A in grad school, and have since not taken any classes because of the upcoming deployment.

- I took my PT test recently and got a 289. I maxed my run and push-ups. For some reason I always get 70 some odd sit ups. ( I lift weight everyday but just can't see myself doing situps everyday .)

- I met a really nice woman, went on a few great dates and then she sort of backed off. She was newly seperated but said she could not handle a new relationship so soon. She was very beautiful, smart and overall a nice woman and I hope that when I get back I can try to see her again.

- I have really gotten to know my company, and the section of soldiers I am going to be working with.



So that is the rundown of what has been going on lately.



My bags are all packed and ready to go. In a week or so the movers are going to come and put all of my stuff into storage. I will sleep on an air mattress and use paper plates and plastic silverware. I am keeping my TV set, and a little computer chair as my only furniture.



As for my feelings right now, I am excited/anxious and ready to go. If my soliders did not have familys I would say lets go right now. I am really looking forward to this adventure and this year of my life.



I will post after the new year and tell you how things turned out getting from my base to our final desitnation. Happy Holidays.....

Done with Tradoc Welcome to Forscom

Hello,

I am a 2nd LT in the Us Army. I have spent the past 2 years or so getting an Army education. I attended Basic Training at Fort Knox. I then went on to OCS at Fort benning. I spent several months snowbirding ( Waiting for my next school date) at Fort Leonard Wood. I then went back to Fort Benning and Atteneded BOLC II. I then Went back to Fort Leonard Wood and attened EOBC ( Engineer Officer Basic Course ). All the while I have also been working on my masters degree. It has been a very interesting 2 years of my life.

I recently got to my first unit and was assigned to my first company. We are going to be deploying soon and to be honest I am looking forward too it. During EBOC I traded assignments with another 2nd LT. This Person did not want to deploy and for some reason did not really want to be in the Army I think. This Person took my inital assignment which was a staff job with no possability for deployment and I took this Persons job which was almost certain to deploy and give me my first PLT. I do not want to sound Hooah but I joined the Army with thoughts of leading men, getting my hands dirty and fighting the good fight. The People in the military who are in staff postions do wonderful things, but I have done more than my share of paperwork and officer work prior to joining.

My new CO is a great guy and is going to be a great mentor. He is very knowledgeable, funny, smart and is squared away. The Battalion CO and I spoke briefly and he too seems like someone who is intersted in helping me, getting to know me and getting me where I need to be.

The next couple months prior to deployment are going to go very fast. I am going to attend a ton of classes and training so I can do my job effectively. I have an interesting and very important postion and will be rotating into a PLT leader spot very soon. All I want to do is learn as much as possiable and use what I have learned the past 2 years to be an effective leader.

This being my 1st Deployment I am often left wondering what types of non military things I should be doing.

1. Money Matters

2. Gear Matters

a. What SHould I bring with me - (pillow, Sheets, GUM, Books, DVD, Mags, etc)

b. Buy the Expensive high speed gloves and Oakley Glasses - I am doing it

C. Get a new Lap- Top

D. What pubs/FMs/Training manual to bring

E. What personal Items to Bring

F. I am a PT Guy I need to workout and eat healthy - ( I feel weird if I do not do something

active every day )

FA. Will we have a gym

FB. Can I bring protein powder

FC. What is the food like

G. What do I do on my Block Leave

GA. I am going to see all of my family and make sure they know how much I love them

GB. Try one last time to rekindle a long lost love interest? (Not Likely )

I will post more info on the pre-deployment process as things progress. I have to finish one more grad class before we leave then I am putting my degree on hold while I am over Seas.