re-introduction

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » November 21st, 2006, 2:01 pm

By the way I was an 11B but as soon as I went to Batt I was placed in weapons platoon and became the senior mortar gunner in C co by the time I left.

It was great to have had the opportunity to cross train.

As an 11C you should try to gain all the experience you can from the 11B especially if you get in Batt.

The Old Guy · Post by **The Old Guy** » November 23rd, 2006, 6:53 am

Congratulations to you.

Life as a Mortar Maggot is great, humping those rounds and the base plate, but not as fine as the pride of lugging the PIG around!

FDC is a blast also. Do you guys still do FDC or is it now done with a computer? Pity if it is not, we used to have races to see who could come up with the final firing solution and then whose solution was the closest to the target. WP was my favorite round!!

Ndog275 · Post by **Ndog275** » November 25th, 2006, 7:10 pm

Welcome maggot. Good luck, don't quit.

289sotherhalf · Post by **289sotherhalf** » November 25th, 2006, 8:14 pm

Welcome back.

msg_dman · Post by **msg_dman** » November 25th, 2006, 8:54 pm

Shooting little bombs at targets....I like that!

Welcome

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » November 27th, 2006, 8:48 pm

Welcome!

eskimo · Post by **eskimo** » December 3rd, 2006, 11:22 am

Thank you all for your welcome and I will be more careful about what I type, that was stupid of me. I make my first jump tommorrow, can't wait. I don't know when I will start RIP but I hear hold is really long and with exodus coming up I know I won't start for at least a month still, if not longer. I know the next class starts on Jan.6th but if the rumors of RIP hold being packed are true then I won't be in it. Any insight as to the rumors would be appreciated. Driving on!!

Mortar Maggot

eskimo · Post by **eskimo** » December 3rd, 2006, 11:26 am

The Old Guy wrote:Congratulations to you.

Life as a Mortar Maggot is great, humping those rounds and the base plate, but not as fine as the pride of lugging the PIG around!

FDC is a blast also. Do you guys still do FDC or is it now done with a computer? Pity if it is not, we used to have races to see who could come up with the final firing solution and then whose solution was the closest to the target. WP was my favorite round!!

Honestly I would not know. In basic they taught us how to set the cannon up and point it in the right direction that is about it and my Drill Sergeants didn't really get into much after that. I would assume that final firing solutions are done by computer these days just because almost everything is, why not them.

Mortar Maggot

cpaulsen20 · Post by **cpaulsen20** » December 3rd, 2006, 11:36 am

eskimo wrote:Thank you all for your welcome and I will be more careful about what I type, that was stupid of me. I make my first jump tommorrow, can't wait. I don't know when I will start RIP but I hear hold is really long and with exodus coming up I know I won't start for at least a month still, if not longer. I know the next class starts on Jan.6th but if the rumors of RIP hold being packed are true then I won't be in it. Any insight as to the rumors would be appreciated. Driving on!!

Mortar Maggot

Awesome, tomorrow will definitely be an experience you will remember. When your time in the door comes, don't think about it; just go.

Good luck, and continue driving. One reminder as far as exodus: Don't become complacent. Stay strong and motivated. Remember, forever is a couple of months away.

eskimo · Post by **eskimo** » December 9th, 2006, 9:47 am

I graduated from Airborne school yesterday. I have never been more proud of myself then after Sergeant Airborne stuck my jump wings into my chest. It was a good day. The only thing that could top it is my graduation from RIP. Moving to the RIP hold barracks on Monday, I think. We were told there is a chance we will be held at the Airborne barracks till after the holidays but it is unlikely.

While I am looking forward to exodus and seeing my family after 5 months, I would much rather stay in the training "zone". Staying focused on my goal will take discipline. Still I think the break will be good from me.

Mortar Maggot

eskimo · Post by **eskimo** » December 9th, 2006, 9:50 am

One more thing. Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane is the best idea man has ever come up with.

Mortar Maggot

AbnRgr289 · Post by **AbnRgr289** » December 9th, 2006, 9:50 am

eskimo wrote:I graduated from Airborne school yesterday. I have never been more proud of myself then after Sergeant Airborne stuck my jump wings into my chest. It was a good day. The only thing that could top it is my graduation from RIP. Moving to the RIP hold barracks on Monday, I think. We were told there is a chance we will be held at the Airborne barracks till after the holidays but it is unlikely.

While I am looking forward to exodus and seeing my family after 5 months, I would much rather stay in the training "zone". Staying focused on my goal will take discipline. Still I think the break will be good from me.

Mortar Maggot

Congrats Airborne Maggot.

Make sure you stay focused on your final OBJ.

cams · Post by **cams** » December 9th, 2006, 10:02 am

eskimo wrote:One more thing. Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane is the best idea man has ever come up with.

Mortar Maggot

Come back and tell us that after having a few malfunctions, I.E. Cig rolls, landing on top of someone else's chute at 0:dark thirty during a mass tac and having your canopy collapse around you like a fucking giant jellyfish because you have no air.

Congratulations Airborne!! Keep the spirit and go forth.

Looon · Post by **Looon** » December 9th, 2006, 10:04 am

cams wrote:
eskimo wrote:One more thing. Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane is the best idea man has ever come up with.

Mortar Maggot
Come back and tell us that after having a few malfunctions, I.E. Cig rolls, landing on top of someone else's chute at 0:dark thirty during a mass tac and having your canopy collapse around you like a fucking giant jellyfish because you have no air.

Congratulations Airborne!! Keep the spirit and go forth.

Bingo........

Congrats, 5 jump chump!!!!

cpaulsen20 · Post by **cpaulsen20** » December 9th, 2006, 10:52 am

Ranger Luna wrote:
cams wrote:
eskimo wrote:One more thing. Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane is the best idea man has ever come up with.

Mortar Maggot
Come back and tell us that after having a few malfunctions, I.E. Cig rolls, landing on top of someone else's chute at 0:dark thirty during a mass tac and having your canopy collapse around you like a fucking giant jellyfish because you have no air.

Congratulations Airborne!! Keep the spirit and go forth.
Bingo........

Congrats, 5 jump chump!!!!

Congratulations on getting your wings. Good job.

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