Last night we all had a very late night and lights were not out in the block until gone midnight. The wind had also picked up rattling every sash window in the block all night making it sound as if people were running up and down the rooms.
So the 5 O'clock fir inspection this morning meant we were all a little bleary eyed. The inspection by the junior NCOs went well and despite me calling one of them sir we had no dramas with the inspection.
This morning however we had rain on our march to the training area which was not very welcome and meant my jacket was wet most of the day.
We continued with the rifle drills today and I was much more confident on my drills and handling. We still have a couple more days of drills and handling to go before we actually get on the range.
During the morning we had a practice at the magazine filling drill. In the drill you have to load 30 5.56mm rounds into the magazine within 75 seconds however the corporal wanted us to aim for under 60 seconds. After a couple of practices most of the section could do it in under 60 seconds. We then had a little challenge to see who was fastest, a time of 54 seconds was set which I then mdnaged to smash with a 37 second run :-) I was however beaten with an epic 28 second effort.
My blisters are still causing me a bit of an issue but hopefully they will be better in the morning.
Tomorrow we have a test on Guard duty and challenges and then more rifle drills before we head to the electronic range on Thursday.
We had a good night in the block tonight with a couple of beers in the newcomers bar followed by some revision and a lot of good banter. I really do have a great bunch of lads in the block. Especially the docs who are looking after my feet.
Dave (AC Beatley)
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