The following information is a portion of "Marck's Boot Camp Diary". The information contains a straight-forward look at Basic Training Life on a daily basis. The information contained within this page is used with the express written permission of the author. For more information about the author view the "Author's Information" at the bottom of the page. Some choice phrases have been censored.
August 2nd, 2002
Today we had a class on army radio communication. Easy stuff. After that, we had our first real road march. This one was 3 kilometers. We walked by a graduation of BCT. I saw parents, girlfriends, families, people my age in normal clothes, etc. It made me realize more that I miss all of you.
The march was easy. We had some weight on us, but still, no biggie. Later, we practiced on our rifles. It was overwhelming yesterday to learn all the moves. I thought it would take me forever, but I'm becoming very good at it. I can do the 7 count weapons inspection check with no problem.
Tomorrow's gonna suck. It will be the funnest day so far because there is an obstacle course, but guess what? I have kitchen police. That means I work in the kitchen all day either washing dishes, cleaning up, or directing chow traffic. Two people from every platoon have to do it everyday. Just my luck. I'm hoping that I'll get off for the obstacle course since we're getting bag lunches, which were already made tonight.
I'm hoping the D.S. does mail call later. Maybe you all actually remember me.
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Marck is not only the author of "Marck's Boot Camp Diary", but also of the book "Life Observed: What Mom didn't Want Me to Say" which is available at Amazon.com. If you like the writing style of Marck in the boot Camp Diary, we highly encourage you to check out his book , Life Observed.
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