Your Tax Dollars at Work!

I really can't believe I get paid to do this. I am currently in a holdover company here at OCS until my class starts March 26. Our daily schedule consists of an 1.5 hrs of exercise in the morning, followed by sitting around our barracks waiting for detail work orders to be given. Somedays there is a lot of work to be done, other days there is little. So, most of the day is spent trying to find simple entertainment that is authorized. We can use the internet, play "bored" games or read. Unauthorized activities include: sleeping, watching TV during duty hours or leaving the barracks without permission.
I spend most of my time in mindless conversations that on occasion may turn into a somewhat intelligent debate. Other times, I just read magazines, the internet or books and remove myself mentally from this dungeon of boredom.

Well, it looks like I have about 4 weeks left of this. I will try to enjoy the time while I can without getting soft. (Honestly, I have found this place to be boring and I like being busy with training) The PT (exercise for you civilians) is the highlight of my day. It is difficult but it will get me in better shape and help me prepare for the training I have in my near future. We run a minimum of 3 miles a day. Most days we run 4-5 miles then follow it with muscle focused strength exercises. I like the training and think I may begin to supplement with additional PT at night.

For all of those who do not know I have been branched Infantry. My next year will be spent in some of the most physical and difficult training the Army has to offer. After OCS, I will attend Infantry Officer Basic, then Ranger School followed by Airborne School. That should constitute about a year of training with some breaks in between. At the end of my training, I will most likely take a position as an Infantry Platoon Leader (probably one of the most demanding jobs in the world.)

I have lots of time on my hands, so any questions about my future are welcome via email or the blog. As for the next 4 weeks, I will be here searching for timewasting activities.

Any letters or packages are welcome. Please send to:

OC Wyrick
HHC 3/11 Inf Regt (OCS)
7480 Riordon St. Bldg 2510
Ft Benning, GA 31905