Basic Training Journal: Tuesday, August 5th

We had the PT test today immediately after waking up. The requirements are 13 pushups, 17 situps, and a mile in 8:30. I passed it easily, but several in 111 Delta Bravo will be going to FTU. Several drill sergeants manned each station...some were more lenient than others.

The mile run is the one most people were worried about. They gave everyone a stick and had you run between two sergeants. If the last sgt passed you he'd grab your stick, but you can catch up and take it back. You can't pass the lead sgt either. There were also sgts standing around the parking lot and they would pull you out if they see you limping or having breathing problems.

We ship to BT tomorrow! We got our bags ready, including our civilian bags we threw in a holding room before. I'll be glad to get out of reception.