This document summarizes a trainee's experience on their first day at Officer Training School (OTS). Some key details:
1) Upon arrival, the trainee was immediately overwhelmed by 10 upperclassmen yelling at them constantly for any minor mistakes.
2) During the "Blue Line" ceremony, the trainee struggled to repeat an oath correctly due to two upperclassmen whispering in their ears.
3) Trainees were given the "Talon" handbook and expected to constantly study it, facing punishment for any mistakes in reciting its contents.
4) Meeting one's Field Training Officer (FTO) was a stressful experience, as the FTOs were known for physically
House of Night Book 12 redeemed P C Cast & Kristin CastPrisister
Zoey has been arrested and imprisoned for killing two homeless men after losing control of her anger amplified by a magical artifact. She is being held in a small, isolated cell in the sheriff's department. She knows that as a fledgling vampyre separated from others of her kind, her body will soon begin to reject the vampyric change and she will die. Zoey accepts this fate as deserved punishment for her actions and the lives she took. She reflects with deep shame and regret on her recent selfish and reckless behavior, and how things could have turned out very differently if only she had asked for help in controlling her anger and powers.
This App is about surviving against crazed people, police, cannibals and even the elderly. We will make Revenue by selling the game for 99¢ on the market. It is a fun game with only 2 ways to die. There is only one correct answer to every question accept for one question towards the end. Try it out today!!
Bob was a functional alcoholic for many years, drinking heavily but still maintaining his job and relationships. He had two DUIs over the course of 25 years, during which he was constantly flirting with disaster through drunk driving. After his second DUI, a customer bailed him out of jail and Bob had a spiritual awakening, realizing he needed to change. He has now been sober for 19 years by choosing to accept forgiveness, change his destructive patterns, and follow Jesus.
the day everything went wrong.
I jog every night. I like the cool air that a sunless sky brings, and I like how there aren’t many people around. I don’t really gel well with the neighbourhood. A lot of nuclear families and sheltered suburban homes. The neighbours gossip and chat across picket fences, have barbecues with each other’s families, and can probably remember the names of each and every person on their street. I live on my own and barely talk to anyone, so I stick out like a sore thumb. I hear people whisper about me behind the fences as I pass by. That I’m
The document provides lyrics from 12 songs by the band Jamie. It includes details about band members and lyrics that describe themes of regret, temptation, confusion, and pressure. The lyrics tell stories through metaphor and exploration of human emotions and experiences.
1) Sarah Williams is a female veteran who served in Iraq for 5 years and now suffers from PTSD. She felt compelled to serve after 9/11 and wanted to help bring justice.
2) During her service, she witnessed numerous violent riots and deaths of innocent civilians. She was also sexually assaulted by her commanding officer.
3) After returning home, she experienced severe nightmares, anxiety, and depression from her trauma. However, she had difficulty getting proper treatment for her PTSD due to gender bias that women could not experience combat trauma.
House of Night Book 12 redeemed P C Cast & Kristin CastPrisister
Zoey has been arrested and imprisoned for killing two homeless men after losing control of her anger amplified by a magical artifact. She is being held in a small, isolated cell in the sheriff's department. She knows that as a fledgling vampyre separated from others of her kind, her body will soon begin to reject the vampyric change and she will die. Zoey accepts this fate as deserved punishment for her actions and the lives she took. She reflects with deep shame and regret on her recent selfish and reckless behavior, and how things could have turned out very differently if only she had asked for help in controlling her anger and powers.
This App is about surviving against crazed people, police, cannibals and even the elderly. We will make Revenue by selling the game for 99¢ on the market. It is a fun game with only 2 ways to die. There is only one correct answer to every question accept for one question towards the end. Try it out today!!
Bob was a functional alcoholic for many years, drinking heavily but still maintaining his job and relationships. He had two DUIs over the course of 25 years, during which he was constantly flirting with disaster through drunk driving. After his second DUI, a customer bailed him out of jail and Bob had a spiritual awakening, realizing he needed to change. He has now been sober for 19 years by choosing to accept forgiveness, change his destructive patterns, and follow Jesus.
the day everything went wrong.
I jog every night. I like the cool air that a sunless sky brings, and I like how there aren’t many people around. I don’t really gel well with the neighbourhood. A lot of nuclear families and sheltered suburban homes. The neighbours gossip and chat across picket fences, have barbecues with each other’s families, and can probably remember the names of each and every person on their street. I live on my own and barely talk to anyone, so I stick out like a sore thumb. I hear people whisper about me behind the fences as I pass by. That I’m
The document provides lyrics from 12 songs by the band Jamie. It includes details about band members and lyrics that describe themes of regret, temptation, confusion, and pressure. The lyrics tell stories through metaphor and exploration of human emotions and experiences.
1) Sarah Williams is a female veteran who served in Iraq for 5 years and now suffers from PTSD. She felt compelled to serve after 9/11 and wanted to help bring justice.
2) During her service, she witnessed numerous violent riots and deaths of innocent civilians. She was also sexually assaulted by her commanding officer.
3) After returning home, she experienced severe nightmares, anxiety, and depression from her trauma. However, she had difficulty getting proper treatment for her PTSD due to gender bias that women could not experience combat trauma.
This document summarizes a confrontation between Clarke Duncan Andrews and some school bullies at a restaurant. The bullies were squirting ketchup and mustard at Clarke until one of them left to go to the bathroom and was forgotten. When he returned, a fight broke out between him and Clarke. Clarke was punched and flew across the room, knocking over chairs. Despite being outnumbered and outsized, Clarke fought back against the bullies and eventually managed to escape from the restaurant, with one of the bullies chasing after him.
Franklin arrives at Trevor's house to go meet with a local gang for a drug deal. Trevor is agitated and wants to drive, but Franklin insists on driving instead since Trevor is likely high. Trevor can't remember what day it is or the details of their plan, causing Franklin to worry that Trevor may mess up the deal if he's too intoxicated. They head out so Trevor doesn't ruin their chance to make money off the drug exchange.
The document provides definitions for words that can be used to intensify or emphasize statements when describing one's attitude or opinion. Some examples given are:
- We categorically deny any involvement in the scandal.
- I deeply regret the loss of your loved one.
- I'd like to strongly recommend you visit an employment specialist.
The document then provides a quiz with blanks to test the reader's understanding of the different intensifiers and their meanings.
Rover chases a tennis ball that Jamie throws into an old castle. When Rover enters the castle, the door slams shut behind him. Jamie calls out for Rover and hears a howl. Exploring further, Rover follows the tennis ball's path and encounters dripping sounds and a skeleton. He finds Jamie trapped by a skeleton queen and barks for help. Rover then bites the queen's neck to free Jamie, and they escape the castle. Rover is later named dog of the year.
The document contains a quiz with multiple choice questions testing grammar and usage of certain grammatical constructs including conditional sentences, temporal clauses, modals, and passive voice. Each question has 3 answer options with one being the grammatically correct response.
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The document appears to be lyrics for rap songs that emphasize themes of staying positive and avoiding negative influences. The lyrics are divided into sections with titles like "Aaliphate! Pt.3", "Trully What LORD’S Will... Meanted!", and "Anit No NeedFoe A Ultra Exam!" which are then further divided into verses and choruses. The verses contain lyrics with repetitive lines emphasizing not needing negativity or exams, while staying true to oneself. The choruses also reiterate these themes in a call-and-response format. The overall message conveyed is one of empowerment, spirituality and self-betterment.
The document is about the song "Angels" by the singer Robbie Williams. It provides tasks for listening to different parts of the song and completing activities like matching lyrics, crossing out extra words, filling in blanks, and putting lyrics in order. The tasks analyze different sections of the song and their lyrics.
The document is lyrics to the song "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey. It describes a relationship where one person wants to leave but will always be connected to the other. They know that no matter how far they fly, their love will never die and they will inevitably return because their hearts will always be together. It repeats the refrain that no matter what, the person will always be their baby.
1. The document appears to be lyrics for a song titled "O.G Sacrifices!" written by various artists including Aztex Amen-Ra, MR.AMOURA, and Zodiac Killa.
2. The lyrics are divided into six parts and consist of verses praising being a "real ass" O.G and making "real ass" sacrifices.
3. Refrains state that there is "no need" for "Un-o.g sacrifices" and that this is about "real ass O.G Sacrifices."
The song is about asserting one's independence and freedom to choose who they want to be without others trying to control them. The chorus repeats that the singer has to be who they want to be and do what they want to do, as others can't tell them who they want to be. The verses describe someone looking at and telling the singer what to do, but the singer doesn't want to do as they say and won't let others control them as they have a choice.
Dwight Scott got into a fight and was told he could finish the school term as long as he didn't fight again. He was picked on by others but tried to avoid fights. Before the term ended, Scott Tyler, a former bully, got in Dwight's face and Dwight attacked him. Dwight felt good about beating up Tyler but a peer told him Tyler was just trying to calm him down and Dwight overreacted based on past experiences. The peer criticized Dwight, saying he still had an attitude problem and was a disaster who brought trouble everywhere.
Lançamentos de Outubro - Editora Arqueiro.Sextante e Saída de Emergêncianatalypg
1) O documento apresenta um resumo de um livro de Nicholas Sparks sobre um casal que se apaixona na juventude mas é separado e se reencontra 25 anos depois.
2) O livro de Andy Weir fala sobre um astronauta que fica preso sozinho em Marte após um acidente e luta para sobreviver e entrar em contato com a NASA.
3) O livro de Scott Lynch apresenta o golpista Locke Lamora em uma nova aventura na cidade de Tal Verrar, onde ele e seu parceiro planejam roubar a
Este documento proporciona instrucciones para configurar y usar por primera vez un MacBook Air. Explica cómo encender el MacBook Air, usar el Asistente de Configuración para configurar la cuenta de usuario y preferencias, y migrar información desde otro ordenador Mac. También describe cómo acceder al contenido de DVDs y CDs usando la función Compartir DVD o CD de otro ordenador con unidad óptica vinculado a la misma red.
El documento describe los materiales básicos para el dibujo técnico, incluyendo lápices, papel y herramientas. Explica que los lápices varían en dureza de la mina de grafito de H a B y que los lápices H se usan para dibujo técnico mientras los B son para arte. También describe que el papel de dibujo técnico es liso, blanco y de formato DIN A-4. Brevemente menciona herramientas de medida, trazado y cómo hacer bocetos, croquis y present
Manejo y conocimiento de la ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos en la Adminis...mbformacion
La presente actividad formativa permite a los profesionales conocer las medidas que deben adoptar las Administraciones públicas para dar cumplimiento a la normativa sobre protección de datos: inscripción de ficheros, adopción de un documento de seguridad, deber de información, etc.
Bretech Group is an engineering consulting firm established in 1984 in Saint John, New Brunswick. With regional offices in Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Bretech employs 105 engineers and technicians. The company aims to provide exceptional quality and value to clients while maintaining a great workplace culture and consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
The document provides the syllabus for the B.Tech program in Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology at G.B. Technical University, Lucknow, effective from the 2010-11 academic session. It outlines the courses, evaluation schemes, and electives for semesters V through VIII. Key courses include Operating Systems, Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence, and Distributed Systems. Evaluation includes sessions, tests, exams, and labs/projects. The syllabus is divided into sections for each semester of study.
El documento habla sobre la navidad y ofrece mensajes de felicitación. Menciona que la navidad representa la dulzura del pasado, la grandeza del presente y la esperanza del futuro. Alienta a tender la mano a los desamparados y ofrecer apoyo a los afligidos. Desea felices fiestas y bendiciones a la comunidad.
Directorio de Promotores del Agua de Mar (tutorial)Fernando Doylet
Este documento describe las funciones y opciones disponibles en el Directorio de Promotores del Agua de Mar. Los usuarios pueden registrarse en el directorio, iniciar sesión con su clave, o solicitar un cambio de clave a través de correo electrónico. Una vez registrados o iniciados sesión, los usuarios pueden actualizar su perfil o enviar un mensaje a través de la opción de contacto.
Este documento presenta conceptos básicos sobre redes inalámbricas industriales. Explica las diferentes topologías de redes (estrella, malla, árbol), los componentes clave como los nodos, gateway y sistema de información, y los requisitos técnicos diferentes entre redes de campo y de planta. También resume la evolución de los estándares inalámbricos e introduce los conceptos de WLAN, WPAN y sus protocolos correspondientes.
This document summarizes a confrontation between Clarke Duncan Andrews and some school bullies at a restaurant. The bullies were squirting ketchup and mustard at Clarke until one of them left to go to the bathroom and was forgotten. When he returned, a fight broke out between him and Clarke. Clarke was punched and flew across the room, knocking over chairs. Despite being outnumbered and outsized, Clarke fought back against the bullies and eventually managed to escape from the restaurant, with one of the bullies chasing after him.
Franklin arrives at Trevor's house to go meet with a local gang for a drug deal. Trevor is agitated and wants to drive, but Franklin insists on driving instead since Trevor is likely high. Trevor can't remember what day it is or the details of their plan, causing Franklin to worry that Trevor may mess up the deal if he's too intoxicated. They head out so Trevor doesn't ruin their chance to make money off the drug exchange.
The document provides definitions for words that can be used to intensify or emphasize statements when describing one's attitude or opinion. Some examples given are:
- We categorically deny any involvement in the scandal.
- I deeply regret the loss of your loved one.
- I'd like to strongly recommend you visit an employment specialist.
The document then provides a quiz with blanks to test the reader's understanding of the different intensifiers and their meanings.
Rover chases a tennis ball that Jamie throws into an old castle. When Rover enters the castle, the door slams shut behind him. Jamie calls out for Rover and hears a howl. Exploring further, Rover follows the tennis ball's path and encounters dripping sounds and a skeleton. He finds Jamie trapped by a skeleton queen and barks for help. Rover then bites the queen's neck to free Jamie, and they escape the castle. Rover is later named dog of the year.
The document contains a quiz with multiple choice questions testing grammar and usage of certain grammatical constructs including conditional sentences, temporal clauses, modals, and passive voice. Each question has 3 answer options with one being the grammatically correct response.
Criminal class loc's in ultra motion.Pt.3.Pic.docMCDub
The document appears to be lyrics for rap songs that emphasize themes of staying positive and avoiding negative influences. The lyrics are divided into sections with titles like "Aaliphate! Pt.3", "Trully What LORD’S Will... Meanted!", and "Anit No NeedFoe A Ultra Exam!" which are then further divided into verses and choruses. The verses contain lyrics with repetitive lines emphasizing not needing negativity or exams, while staying true to oneself. The choruses also reiterate these themes in a call-and-response format. The overall message conveyed is one of empowerment, spirituality and self-betterment.
The document is about the song "Angels" by the singer Robbie Williams. It provides tasks for listening to different parts of the song and completing activities like matching lyrics, crossing out extra words, filling in blanks, and putting lyrics in order. The tasks analyze different sections of the song and their lyrics.
The document is lyrics to the song "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey. It describes a relationship where one person wants to leave but will always be connected to the other. They know that no matter how far they fly, their love will never die and they will inevitably return because their hearts will always be together. It repeats the refrain that no matter what, the person will always be their baby.
1. The document appears to be lyrics for a song titled "O.G Sacrifices!" written by various artists including Aztex Amen-Ra, MR.AMOURA, and Zodiac Killa.
2. The lyrics are divided into six parts and consist of verses praising being a "real ass" O.G and making "real ass" sacrifices.
3. Refrains state that there is "no need" for "Un-o.g sacrifices" and that this is about "real ass O.G Sacrifices."
The song is about asserting one's independence and freedom to choose who they want to be without others trying to control them. The chorus repeats that the singer has to be who they want to be and do what they want to do, as others can't tell them who they want to be. The verses describe someone looking at and telling the singer what to do, but the singer doesn't want to do as they say and won't let others control them as they have a choice.
Dwight Scott got into a fight and was told he could finish the school term as long as he didn't fight again. He was picked on by others but tried to avoid fights. Before the term ended, Scott Tyler, a former bully, got in Dwight's face and Dwight attacked him. Dwight felt good about beating up Tyler but a peer told him Tyler was just trying to calm him down and Dwight overreacted based on past experiences. The peer criticized Dwight, saying he still had an attitude problem and was a disaster who brought trouble everywhere.
Lançamentos de Outubro - Editora Arqueiro.Sextante e Saída de Emergêncianatalypg
1) O documento apresenta um resumo de um livro de Nicholas Sparks sobre um casal que se apaixona na juventude mas é separado e se reencontra 25 anos depois.
2) O livro de Andy Weir fala sobre um astronauta que fica preso sozinho em Marte após um acidente e luta para sobreviver e entrar em contato com a NASA.
3) O livro de Scott Lynch apresenta o golpista Locke Lamora em uma nova aventura na cidade de Tal Verrar, onde ele e seu parceiro planejam roubar a
Este documento proporciona instrucciones para configurar y usar por primera vez un MacBook Air. Explica cómo encender el MacBook Air, usar el Asistente de Configuración para configurar la cuenta de usuario y preferencias, y migrar información desde otro ordenador Mac. También describe cómo acceder al contenido de DVDs y CDs usando la función Compartir DVD o CD de otro ordenador con unidad óptica vinculado a la misma red.
El documento describe los materiales básicos para el dibujo técnico, incluyendo lápices, papel y herramientas. Explica que los lápices varían en dureza de la mina de grafito de H a B y que los lápices H se usan para dibujo técnico mientras los B son para arte. También describe que el papel de dibujo técnico es liso, blanco y de formato DIN A-4. Brevemente menciona herramientas de medida, trazado y cómo hacer bocetos, croquis y present
Manejo y conocimiento de la ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos en la Adminis...mbformacion
La presente actividad formativa permite a los profesionales conocer las medidas que deben adoptar las Administraciones públicas para dar cumplimiento a la normativa sobre protección de datos: inscripción de ficheros, adopción de un documento de seguridad, deber de información, etc.
Bretech Group is an engineering consulting firm established in 1984 in Saint John, New Brunswick. With regional offices in Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Bretech employs 105 engineers and technicians. The company aims to provide exceptional quality and value to clients while maintaining a great workplace culture and consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
The document provides the syllabus for the B.Tech program in Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology at G.B. Technical University, Lucknow, effective from the 2010-11 academic session. It outlines the courses, evaluation schemes, and electives for semesters V through VIII. Key courses include Operating Systems, Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence, and Distributed Systems. Evaluation includes sessions, tests, exams, and labs/projects. The syllabus is divided into sections for each semester of study.
El documento habla sobre la navidad y ofrece mensajes de felicitación. Menciona que la navidad representa la dulzura del pasado, la grandeza del presente y la esperanza del futuro. Alienta a tender la mano a los desamparados y ofrecer apoyo a los afligidos. Desea felices fiestas y bendiciones a la comunidad.
Directorio de Promotores del Agua de Mar (tutorial)Fernando Doylet
Este documento describe las funciones y opciones disponibles en el Directorio de Promotores del Agua de Mar. Los usuarios pueden registrarse en el directorio, iniciar sesión con su clave, o solicitar un cambio de clave a través de correo electrónico. Una vez registrados o iniciados sesión, los usuarios pueden actualizar su perfil o enviar un mensaje a través de la opción de contacto.
Este documento presenta conceptos básicos sobre redes inalámbricas industriales. Explica las diferentes topologías de redes (estrella, malla, árbol), los componentes clave como los nodos, gateway y sistema de información, y los requisitos técnicos diferentes entre redes de campo y de planta. También resume la evolución de los estándares inalámbricos e introduce los conceptos de WLAN, WPAN y sus protocolos correspondientes.
Destino del superavit, para la puesta en marcha de sistemas informáticos para mejorar el gestionar institucional y mejorar calidad de vida de los y las estudiantes del TEC en todas sus sedes.
The document is the March 2008 issue of Professional Photographer magazine. It features articles on successful wedding and portrait photographers including Jerry Ghionis, Parker Pfister, and Mike Colon. It also contains regular sections on business advice, gear reviews, techniques, and industry news. The cover features a portrait by Parker Pfister.
1) Sage ACT! 2013 delivers new features to help leverage trends in mobility, social media, and e-marketing including real-time access to Sage ACT! Premium from mobile devices.
2) It allows users to view a contact's last 25 social media posts from LinkedIn and Facebook to gain more customer insight.
3) Smart Tasks now run even when Sage ACT! is closed and automatically update fields once conditions are met to save users time.
Este documento proporciona información sobre un curso de español de nivel A1. El curso consta de 9 unidades, cada una con secciones para aprender vocabulario, gramática, pronunciación, cultura y expresión escrita. Los estudiantes completarán cuestionarios iniciales y finales, así como dos exámenes. El curso incluye tutoría online y clases de conversación trimestrales con un tutor. Al completar el curso satisfactoriamente, los estudiantes recibirán un certificado de nivel A1 de español.
Este documento trata sobre el procesamiento y optimización de consultas en bases de datos. Explica los pasos involucrados en procesar una consulta, incluyendo la traducción a álgebra relacional, la optimización y generación de un plan de ejecución, y la ejecución final. También describe conceptos clave como los operadores del álgebra relacional y cómo se construye un árbol de ejecución para representar una consulta. El objetivo es que los estudiantes aprendan a traducir consultas SQL a álgebra relacional, optimizar consultas
El documento trata sobre la comunicación verbal y no verbal. Explica que la comunicación sirve para influir en las personas e incluye tanto la comunicación intrapersonal como interpersonal. Describe los diferentes sistemas de comunicación no verbal como el lenguaje corporal, gestos, tono de voz, y lenguaje icónico. Resalta que la comunicación no verbal transmite la mayor parte del mensaje y que varía según las culturas.
This was a service overview and mobile app proposal for a world 1st car servicing application. I am still open to offers from car dealers to created a custom app to increase customer retention, save time and money on staff and wastage, and increase exposure and create new customers in both new sales and service, parts, etc.
Este documento presenta una guía para experimentar la realidad aumentada con la aplicación Roly AR. Indica los tres pasos a seguir: 1) Escanear el código QR con un smartphone, 2) Descargarse la aplicación Roly AR, 3) Escanear las portadas del catálogo para disfrutar de la experiencia de realidad aumentada. El documento promociona las ventajas y novedades de Roly.
Guía para la promoción de la salud en el medio penitenciarioRafa Cofiño
Equip Vincles Salut. Guía para la promoción de la salud mental en el medio penitenciario. Madrid: Ministerio del
Interior. Secretaria General de Instituciones Penitenciarias; 2011. 198 p.
The document provides information on various topics related to force development for Air Force employees, including:
1) Registration for Defense Acquisition University courses in fiscal year 2014 will begin on May 16th and acquisition workforce members are encouraged to apply early for required certification courses.
2) Upcoming due dates are provided for nominations to the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award and other Military Special Trophies and Awards programs.
3) Guidance is given on ensuring officer records accurately reflect performance through factors such as education, awards, and scope of duties.
This document provides a summary of force development highlights from the April 2013 issue of the Force Development Newsletter. It discusses how sequestration is affecting Air Force training programs and notes that some short-term professional military education courses will be reduced. It also provides tips for registering for Defense Acquisition University courses in the first few weeks of the new fiscal year registration period, which begins on May 16, 2013. Additionally, it announces the availability of a free online cross-cultural communication course for enlisted active duty, reservists, and National Guard members.
This newsletter discusses the effects of sequestration on Air Force training programs and provides tips for registering for Defense Acquisition University courses. It also highlights the Defense Competency Assessment Tool being rolled out this year to validate competencies using assessments rather than requiring courses. The newsletter encourages using competency assessments over training courses to determine what employees already know. It also announces an opportunity to take an online cross-cultural communication course for Community College of the Air Force credit.
This newsletter provides information to Air Force employees on force development topics including acquisition training requirements, IDE/SDE nomination timelines, updates to the ADLS learning management system, and revisions to the AFMC military awards policy supplement. Key dates are provided for acquisition course registration in May, IDE/SDE nomination deadlines from March to October, and timelines for developing new competency models for human resources disciplines over the next several months. Instructions are also given for reviewing the proposed new ADLS organizational structure and updating profiles once the transition is complete.
This newsletter provides information to Air Force employees on force development topics including acquisition training requirements, IDE/SDE nomination timelines, updates to the ADLS learning management system, and revisions to the AFMC military awards policy supplement. Key dates are provided for acquisition course registration in May, IDE/SDE nomination deadlines from March to October, and timelines for developing new competency models for human resources disciplines over the next few months. The revised AFMC military awards supplement outlines responsibilities, procedures, and requirements for coins and various trophy and awards programs.
This newsletter provides information on recent changes to Air Force evaluation systems and plans to upgrade the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS). It also discusses requirements for waivers to remain in acquisition-coded positions beyond the 24-month grace period for meeting qualifications and introduces a proposed credentialing framework for Human Resource Development professionals with multiple certification levels.
This newsletter provides information on force development initiatives for Air Force employees. Key points include:
- Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training (CALT) opportunities are available for eligible civilians to develop leadership skills.
- Guidance on stratifying officers in performance reports has been updated, clarifying appropriate peer groups for comparison.
- The Air Force is automating the process for transferring records of completed active duty service commitments into personnel systems to improve efficiency.
- Deadlines are provided for nominations to prestigious military awards programs in 2013.
1) The document discusses upcoming registration for Defense Acquisition University courses and encourages supervisors to ensure their employees are registered and have required training completed.
2) It highlights online resources for supervisors to help manage organizational changes, and human resource management courses available through the Air Force Human Resource Management School.
3) It provides information on in-residence leadership courses for Force Support Squadron personnel offered by the USAF Eaker College and details how the ETMS Web system and Individual Development Plans can help develop workforce skills.
This newsletter issue focuses on competency assessments and needs assessments. It discusses the importance of developing assessment tools to identify competency gaps. Course bundles in the ETMS system allow users to quickly create training requirements for multiple courses. The leadership knowledge center provides monthly leadership topics and resources. Annual reminders include registration opening for FY13 certification courses through DAU in May.
This newsletter highlights opportunities for civilian development education and provides updates on force development initiatives. It announces that the application period is open for various civilian development programs through March. It also provides information on submitting updated resumes through the Air Force Personnel Services website and using the Enhanced Training Management System to identify developmental opportunities aligned with target career paths. Finally, it discusses establishing proficiency levels when defining competencies and directs readers to resources on providing employee feedback.
The document summarizes several topics related to force development for the Air Force, including:
1) It discusses competency modeling and the process of identifying the competencies needed for different jobs.
2) It provides information on tuition assistance now being available for acquisition civilians and the eligibility requirements.
3) It highlights the concept of a "learning organization" and ways to share information and learning opportunities within an organization.
1) The Air Force is contacting civilian employees who have updated their education or training in MyBiz to submit documentation to verify the updates.
2) Officers are eligible for voluntary early release programs like Time in Grade waivers or the Expanded PALACE CHASE program to transfer to the reserves.
3) AFMC has launched the "Year of Continuing Education" initiative to encourage Airmen to pursue academic degrees, PME, or professional certifications with a goal of a 10% increase in credentials earned.
This newsletter provides information on force development initiatives in the Air Force. It discusses taking a competency-based approach to workforce development and creating instructor certification programs. It also provides updates on tools for career management like My Development Plan, highlights diversity in the Air Force, and announces the Mission Readiness Training Program data call.
This newsletter provides information on force development initiatives in the Air Force. It discusses taking a competency-based approach to workforce development and creating instructor certification programs. It also provides updates on tools for career management like My Development Plan, highlights diversity in the Air Force, and announces the new Mission Readiness Training Program data call process.
The document summarizes free learning resources available to all Air Force employees through the Supervisor Resource Center. It outlines leadership training courses, reference materials, and audio/e-books that can be accessed online to help develop skills in areas like communication, coaching, and problem-solving. The SRC also contains a computer-based course called "The Supervision Decision" to help individuals prepare for becoming a supervisor by providing realistic insights from real supervisors.
The document summarizes free learning resources available to all Air Force employees through the Supervisor Resource Center. It outlines leadership training courses, reference materials, and audio/e-books that can be accessed online to help develop skills in areas like communication, coaching, and problem-solving. The SRC also contains a computer-based course called "The Supervision Decision" to help individuals prepare for becoming a supervisor by providing realistic insights from real supervisors.
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The document provides information on force development topics for Air Force employees, including:
1) An FAQ section on the Airman Development Plan (ADP) and how officers and civilians can access and utilize the ADP system.
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The document discusses two new Air Force programs:
1) The Airmen Development Plan (ADP) system, which will now be used by civilians and a single tool for career development and opportunities for both military members and civilians.
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1. My OTS Adventure
Background information. There are two classes at OTS at any given time: an upper class
and a lower class. Basically, the upper class has been at OTS 6 weeks longer than the
lower class and they have the responsibility for running the wing. OTS is set up just like
a real base. It's called the OT (Officer Trainee) Wing. We had our own Wing CC, Top 4,
Squadron CCs, and Lower Flight CCs (Lower Flight CCs are OTs who act like TIs when the
TIs are gone). All of these individuals are upper class OTs. Each class contains
somewhere around 125 - 170 OTs.
We also have TIs. Believe it or not; these TIs are our friends!
We also have Field Training Officers (FTOs). These are the people who make us do
anywhere from 100-300 push-ups and sit-ups each day for the first three weeks. This
is what Lt Sutton is now.
Day 1 - The arrival
This day will remain as one of the best and worst decisions I've ever made. I dropped
my rental car off at 0945 and met some seemingly friendly upper classmen. For some
reason, these friendly people couldn't tell me anything about OTS. I should have turned
around then and ran home. About two hours later I traveled with two other prior AF
guys to OTS. Another nice gentlemen who gave me a briefing of which I can tell you
nothing about met me. I remember one thing about his briefing. He asked me if I was
sure I wanted to do this. My heart started racing and I should have turned around and
ran. Again, stupidly I went on. It was then that the seemingly nice people turned into
Satan and his spawn. All of the sudden I had 10 upper class OTs (no, I'm not
exaggerating) surrounding me and screaming at me. Go here; do this. That's all I
heard. All the while, people are screaming at me for everything from touching the Blue
Line to not greeting everyone correctly. To try to put it in perspective is impossible but
I'll give it a whirl. It's like having 125 TIs from basic training yelling at you. This
constant yelling continued for the first 5.5 weeks of training.
Day 1 - My first encounter with Lt Sutton and The Blue Line
As I'm standing in the hallway ready to wet myself and waiting to enter the room where
the Blue Line ceremony was being held, I see this tall lanky figure walk by. Because, I'm
not aloud to look around, I can't tell who it is until he passes and I see the back of his
baldhead. By this time, I'm about ready to cry because the yelling is like nothing you've
ever experienced. Lt Sutton turns around, looks at me and gives me the thumbs up.
That little gesture helped me get through the day of hell I was experiencing. You'll see
2. (if I finish this dissertation) Lt comes through at just the right times to keep me going.
Anyway, it's my turn at the Blue Line. I march forward, stand at attention, and toe the
Blue Line. Meanwhile, these two upper class OTs come to within inches of my ears (One
on each side), and I'm thinking, "Oh, stink." These two gentlemen begin whispering in
my ears. About what, I can't tell you (I can tell you it wasn't sexual.) At the same time
this female begins screaming some crap about how much of an honor it is to cross the
Blue Line and bla, bla, bla. Then, wait a minute, she just asked me to repeat what she
said! Oh shit, big mistake. After the serious yelling, she begins her speech again. OK,
this time I'll pay attention and get it right. I start spewing the words out, but they're not
coming out right. These damned people whispering in my ears are screwing me up.
Again, the yelling begins. Meanwhile, some other upper classmen makes the mistake of
asking me who I am. So I scream out "SSgt Timothy A. Frey, Sir!" Uh Oh. As the word
SSgt was coming out of my mouth, my brain was saying "You Idiot!" I think I went
unconscious during that yelling spree. From then on out, I became OT Frey. I didn't
make that mistake again. Anyway, the female begins her speech 6 more times before I
finally get it right.
That's pretty much all I remember about my first day at OTS.
Weeks 1 through 3 - The Infamous Talon
The Talon; what a wonderful little handbook. I hope I never see it again. While standing
at the Blue Line, the kind female who was interrogating me, I mean, inprocessing me
handed me this little book. The speech went something like this. "This is the Talon.
The most revered book at OTS. You should feel privileged to receive this book. You will
carry it on you at all times. You will read it at every opportunity and know it. OT you
will now follow Mr. ________. Do not blow anyone off!" How do I know this speech?
You'll see when I become Squadron CC.
From that point until the end of the third week that book got me into more trouble than
almost anything else. Anytime I was standing or sitting that book had to be about an
inch from my eyes covering them so it didn't look like I was looking around, or, God
forbid, eyeballing someone (eyeballing is catching someone's eye with yours -- big
mistake). The only time the book could be down was when I was drinking water from
my canteen. Man, did I get thirsty at OTS.
Once again, my memory failed me. During the little speech, that friendly lady said
something about reading the Talon, which I did. She also said to know it. DOOOOO!
Before I knew it (I think it was day 2) our upper class was calling on people to recite
information from the Talon. People around me were spewing out information that I
didn't even remember reading. Those idiots! Don't they know they're going to make me
3. look bad? Mental note: Start reading and KNOWING the Talon. Thankfully, I didn't get
called on before I could memorize something easy.
I must have had amnesia while at OTS, because I forgot one other important little detail
from her speech. She said something about carrying it on me at all times. Whoops.
Our upper class liked to time-bust us as much as possible. (Time-busting is standing
you outside your door at attention and yelling at you when you could be doing your
required work. Thus, making you stay up past the 11:00 lights-out. Basically, doing
anything to keep you away from your productive work.) One day I thought I was finally
making some progress towards my work. All of the sudden, our upper class came
storming in yelling and screaming for us to get into the hallway. I dropped everything,
made sure my security locker was locked and my lights were out, and jumped into the
hallway at attention. You didn't want to be the last one in the hallway. Son-of-a-stink, I
left my Talon in my room. Guess what? They found it for me. The kind people stood
me at attention and kindly told me what a mistake I made. They emphasized if I was in
the Missile career field and this was a top secret document bla, bla, bla, people dying
bla, bla, bla, my fault bla, bla, bla. I think my ears bled after that one. Needless to say,
I made another mental note and no longer left my Talon behind.
FTO Welcome Day
FTO welcome day is the day when the fun really began at OTS. Before FTO welcome day
I was only being yelled at by the upper class. They couldn't really punish us physically.
Things change after FTO welcome day. No, the upper class couldn't start smacking us
around. In fact, they never got to do anything but yell at us. The FTOs, on the other
hand, were a different breed. Before the welcome day, we heard about them, but they
were just an evil myth. An evil myth that portrayed them as larger and more evil than
Satan himself. They were close with their description.
Let me try to set up the atmosphere for you. FTO welcome day is the day we all meet
our FTO. Our FTO is the officer in charge of our flight. The FTOs were located in one of
the squadron dorms on the entire first floor. The offices weren't numbered and the
names were hard to see, because we weren't supposed to look around. Anytime you
were walking in a hall, you had to brace the wall (stand at attention with your back
against the wall) and greet any individuals who passed with the proper greeting. The
proper greeting was "Good morning/afternoon/evening, Sir/Ma'am." It was a very tense
day that no-one wanted to mess up.
On FTO welcome day, we were all gathered into our flight rooms. (These were rooms we
spent our days going to school. They were basically classrooms.) We were all given a
specific time to be outside our FTO's office door. There was only one problem: They
didn't tell any of us (by design) where that office was located. We knew the building, but
4. we didn't know whether we needed to turn left or right once we entered the building.
God forbid if we were to get lost in the building.
It was my time to go along with two other flightmates. We marched to the building and
went in. The yelling we heard was intense, because not only were we meeting our FTO,
but 20 other people were also meeting their FTO. I marched into the hall and
immediately braced the wall where an officer met me. "GOOD AFTERNOON, SIR!", I
bellowed out, because you had to sound motivated. Hey, it's Lt Sutton. "Did you shave
today, OT?", he barked. "YES, SIR!", I barked back. "Shave closer", he said. I guess that
was his way of saying hi and good luck. At least that's how I took it.
I took a chance and went right. I marched quickly to the first door, looked at it, saw it
wasn't the name I needed and marched on. Fortunately, I found his door without
running into any more officers. My flightmates weren't so lucky. One of them marched
right passed an officer without bracing the wall or greeting. OOOOH, that's going to
hurt. That unfortunate soul's mistake showed me what FTO welcome day was all about.
All I heard was "ON YOUR FACE. HUP, TWO, HUP, TWO. ON YOUR BACK. HUP, TWO,
HUP, TWO." This is where the push-ups began. They didn't end until week three. I've
heard of people doing up to 300 push-ups and 300 sit-ups a day.
While I was waiting outside my FTO's door I was thinking of what I had to do when it was
my turn. First, I knock hard on the door once. Then, I say, "SIR, OT FREY REQUESTS
PERMISSION TO ENTER!" Once he says enter, I march in the door to three feet directly
centered in front of his desk, salute and say, "SIR, OT FREY REPORTS AS ORDERED!"
From there, I listen to his directions. When the meeting is over, I stand up directly
centered in front of his desk and say, "WILL THAT BE ALL, SIR?" He'll say, "That will be
all." I'll salute and give the proper greeting, execute a facing movement, and get the
hell out of there. Don't blow anyone else in the room off!
I think it's my turn. OK, Tim, remember the procedures and make no mistakes! I
knocked as hard as I could and bellowed out, "SIR, OT FREY REQUESTS PERMISSION TO
ENTER!" The next thing I hear is "What are you doing? Can't you see someone else is
already in here!" DOOOOOOOO! "Hup, Two, Hup, Two."
Week six is the transition point in OTS. It's where you're no longer the slimy lower class.
You get to be somebody again (at least from 1600 - 2300). In the two weeks prior to
this, everyone was looking for that perfect job to take over from the upper class. No
one wanted to be stuck with a crappy job. I, on the other hand, was almost certain that
I'd have a crappy job that I didn't want so I didn't even bother looking. I was one of the
few who had a talent coming in to OTS -- I could march a flight. If I could do nothing
else right, I could march and I did it well. I was proud of the fact that when my flight
didn't want to get in trouble that day, they asked me to march the flight. To illustrate
5. this I'll digress for a moment. There was one evening in OTS when we got to go to
OTSAC (basically a rec. center) for the first time. Part of the hazing -- I mean training
-- our upper class gave us was to play baseball marching. Each member of the flight
had an opportunity to march the flight. If you screwed up, you got a strike, you got
yelled at, and you got fired. On the way there, eight of my eleven flightmates got fired.
I was trying to hide, hoping I wouldn't be next. On the way back it was inevitable. I was
the last to go. I started marching and I was doing well. I guess the upperclassmen
didn't like that, so they tried to mess me up. As one would yell at me, the other would
tell me to recite something from the talon. I was getting pissed off. Normally, I would
have recited something easy like the Air Force vision. This time, I wanted to show them
that they couldn't beat me so I recited Article 1 of the code of conduct. As I did that
while marching the flight, you could feel the air being let out of their balloons. Small
victories were the keys to survival.
And now back to the story. There's only one job in the wing that requires you to be able
to march a flight -- Lower Flight Commander (LFC). I acquiesced to the fact that I would
become what we all hated. The LFC is the one who makes your lower class life hell
when the FTOs and TIs have gone home. They're responsible for ensuring you know
how to march, clean your room, wear your uniform right, and get to class on time.
They're the parasites who gnaw at your self-esteem until it's gone. Darn it -- I was
going to be the best LFC OTS had ever seen.
Boards are held to determine who gets the top nine positions and who becomes LFCs in
the wing. There's a squadron board to determine the LFCs and who will be put before
the wing board for the top nine positions. The board members are the current squadron
CC and three LFCs. Four FTOs are in the room as observers. It's like any other board
you've ever seen. You knock on the door, report into the squadron CC, sit at attention,
answer their questions, report out, and leave in a military fashion. Eleven of us went
before the squadron board. Four of us were selected as LFCs, four were selected to go
before the wing board, and three were not selected. As the title of this story explains, I
wasn't selected as an LFC.
There's only one thing to note about the wing board. After the board we were brought
in groups of four to be told what we were. I was going in first with the other three
squadron CCs. The people we were seeing were FTOs and the Major in charge of the
wing. Again, we were supposed to march in, report in, listen, report out, and march out
in a military fashion together. Well, we didn't have time to discuss an exit strategy.
Everything went well until I said post. I turned right and everyone else turned left. All I
remember is the Major saying, "Well this should be good."
I had no idea what the squadron CC was supposed to do, so I decided to make it up as I
went along.
6. Vigilant Warrior
Background Info -- Vigilant Warrior is the culmination of all of the leadership exercises
you've experienced in OTS. It's a weeklong exercise that's designed to put the OT
Wing's leadership skills to the test. It's designed to be as realistic as possible. Vigilant
Warrior is a campsite that must be defended from hostile forces. The TIs and FTOs are
the enemy so they don't help at all. We had to develop, man, and execute the plan by
ourselves. Because I was squadron one CC, I had the lovely title of Security Forces
Commander. The survival of the camp, therefore, rested solely on my shoulders. In the
weeks prior to Vigilant Warrior, the OT Wing received messages via the TIs regarding the
deteriorating relationships with the hostile forces. The messages explained the buildup
of forces, their movement, and our requirements. The way we received the messages
was fun. One or two of the top nine would go to the TIs office, hear the message and
read it if we wanted to, and leave. We couldn't take a copy or take notes. All of the
information we received had to be remembered. We had to set up a mobility processing
line, acquire the necessary gear, and establish a plan.
D-day -- One good thing about OTS is we could determine exactly when we were going
to be mobilized. We spent the entire night before the trip getting everything together. I
knew we were going to go about 0230, because that's when our upper class left. Our
building had the main CQ in it so I was pretty sure that I'd be the first notified of our
mobilization. Being the anal kind of guy that I am, I didn't sleep at all, because I didn't
want anything go wrong. About 0130 I got a gentle knock on my door from a very
frightened lower classman (the lower class isn't allowed to know anything about Vigilant
Warrior until it's their turn to go). He gives me a fragmented message from one of the
TIs, I guess he wasn't paying attention. I go running through the quad (our dorm
buildings were built in a square) playing Paul Revere. I woke up the top nine and we
mobilize. Within 45 minutes we were all (105 of us) formed up outside and ready to
march to the mobility processing station. Two hours later we finally process the line,
because we weren't allowed to start until the TI got there. We loaded the buses headed
for Vigilant Warrior.
Arrival at Vigilant Warrior -- Wow was this a fun part. Once we arrived at Vigilant
Warrior, we were dropped off at the road. We began unloading our packs from the
truck. All of the sudden, we heard these loud voices yelling from a distance. We looked
up the gravel road to see a lot of FTOs running and screaming. Oh shit, what now.
Evidently, we went back to day one without knowing it. The next thing I knew, we had
countless FTOs screaming at us to hurry up, get our packs, and start running. In the
past, I found that as a squadron CC if I were to begin yelling at my people to motivate
them, the FTOs would normally back off. It's easier to hear one of your classmates
yelling at you, because you know it's not personal. I was wrong this time. The yelling
7. only intensified. Once everyone got their packs and kind of had them on, we began
running (not an easy chore with these packs). We ran down the road until we came into
the woods. From there we had to low crawl with our packs at a very fast rate over rocks,
classmates, and whatever else got in the way. (Keep in mind, the FTOs are screaming at
us every step of the way.) When we weren't low crawling we were running. It only took
us about twenty minutes to get to the camp, but it was the longest twenty minutes I've
experienced in a long time. I was getting scared, because I couldn't handle an entire
week of this. Fortunately, that was the end of yelling at OTS. The rest of the time we
were treated better. I guess the trip into VW was a rite of passage.
Vigilant Warrior Layout -- Vigilant Warrior was a campsite in the middle of the woods.
There was a clearing with around 10 large stationary tents. There was a tent of
male/female bathrooms and showers, although no one used the shower until the last
day. There was a mess tent a little way down the road. The TIs/FTOs had a house
directly outside of the campsite that they used as a base camp. (Remember they're the
enemy.)
Vigilant Warrior Daytime Hours -- During daytime hours, the FTOs and TIs were normal.
By that, I mean they were in charge of us. During the day, we completed missions. Each
flight, with their FTO, would receive a mission briefing and we had a certain time limit to
complete the mission. The details are well beyond the scope of this email, so just
picture Rambo going on a mission to rescue soldiers and you'll get the picture. We
carried dummy M-16s, people died and everything. When people died, we had to carry
them out. We could use stretchers or just carry them over our shoulders. I was the
workhorse of the flight. When people died, no one in my flight seemed to be strong
enough to carry them out. No, I wasn't stronger than those in my flight, but I wanted to
get the job done without crying about it. My FTO recognized this on one mission and
decided to kill me and see how long it would take my flight to realize it.
The days were physically demanding. Imagine doing physical conditioning from 0800 to
1600 each day. There were short, usually 15 minute, breaks in between each mission.
Imagine carrying someone all day long -- sometimes running with them lying over your
shoulders. It was rough, but fun. In fact, there was one poor soul -- not from our flight
-- who killed everyone in his flight in the woods. He had to carry them all out one by
one. I felt sorry for him. (Side note: This picture I'm painting may seem very negative,
but it's not. The atmosphere is very positive. Each flight is competing with other flights
to complete more missions. The FTOs are nice as long as you're motivated and follow
the established protocol.)
VW at Night - the fun begins -- Once the daily missions ended we had the rest of the
daylight hours to establish a perimeter, man the perimeter, and eat. Basically, we were
putting my plan to work. We had to have a physical perimeter. By that, I mean we had
to put up some kind of perimeter fence. We used police tape for both an inner and
8. outer perimeter. I won't go into the gory details. I'll simply try to paint a picture of the
events and the atmosphere. Once daylight ended, the fun began. The camp had a
loudspeaker system that the enemy used for psychological warfare. The first night, they
played a radio station that was stuck between Cuban music and a Cuban soccer game.
To say they played it is an understatement. The loudspeaker was so loud that you had
to yell at whomever you were speaking to directly in front of you so they could hear you.
Again, being the anal guy that I am, I stayed up for both shifts just to ensure the plan
was working. (We didn't have time to train a second in command properly, so
empowerment wasn't an option.) The first night went well. We only had ten of our
people killed. (To kill someone you tagged them and said you're dead/you're captured/
etc.) They tried to infiltrate us up to 2300. They'd pull the tape down in one area and
hope that we'd send everyone to that area so they could come in on the opposite end.
We didn't fall into their trap, and consequently, we won that night.
Night number 2 -- The second night, we didn't do so well. I put the same plan into
effect, but with a different team. The first night I had my squadron and squadron four
working the perimeter. Both of our squadrons worked well together, so my plan worked
well. The second night's team wasn't as comfortable with me so they listened to their
squadron CC, who was an idiot. The TIs/FTOs started playing hardball. Instead of the
Cuban music, they played Barbie Girl. Imagine listening to "I'm a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie
world" for six hours continuously at a volume that resembles fingernails screeching
down a chalkboard. In addition to the music, they brought out the vehicles. For our
entry control, we had sandbags stacked to about 3' high. They decided to bring a four-
wheel drive full of FTOs through our ECP. You should have seen the non-prior military
guys wetting themselves. I took my gun along with some of my "special" forces up to
the truck and stood in front of it. They kept yelling for some food. (Remember that
these guys are enemy forces.) In one of our messages, we were told to give them food if
they asked for it. The only thing we had was Zebra Cakes. We gave them what we had,
but they didn't like it. After some more yelling about us insulting them with Zebra
Cakes, they left. Later, Lt Sutton came up to the ECP in a flight suit with a crutch,
claiming to be a downed American Pilot. My gate guards brought him in without
searching him. I immediately stopped them, forced them to put him on the ground so
we could search him. We found two problems. First, the crutch he had was full of
dynamite so I got rid of it. Second, I sat him down on an anthill. All throughout the
interrogation, he kept hopping around because he had ants in his pants. It was
hilarious. At the end of the night we lost 19 people and the FTOs lost 3. This night
went to them. Score: OTs - 1; FTOs - 1
Final Night 3 - the tiebreaker -- The third night the FTOs brought everything they had.
Thank god they didn't play Barbie Girl again or we would have surrendered. That night
they played "Funk Soul Brother" for six hours. If you're not familiar with the song, it
goes "Right about now, Funk soul brother. Check it out now, funk soul brother." It does
9. this constantly for four minutes or so. We actually liked it better than Barbie Girl.
Anyway, within the first 30 minutes they brought the truck out again, but this time they
weren't leaving so easy. Again, I brought some of my forces up to the gate with me to
stop the infiltration. Just as before, I stood in front of the truck and told them to leave
or they would be shot. This time they moved the truck forward and actually hit me! I
don't think they knew that they hit me, but they did. I didn't move though and things
got ugly. This truck had the brightest lights on it. They turned the brights on and the
KC lights so we couldn't see what they were doing. The lights were blinding. Out of the
corner of my eyes I saw my two gate guards get killed. Then I saw my not so "special"
forces get killed. I started calling on the radio for reinforcements, but no one came.
The next thing I knew I was all alone with four or five FTOs. I saw Lt Sutton run into the
camp so I chased him. He saw me and turned around. We had a brief standoff. I dove
for his leg and he slapped me on my back, killing me instantly. I survived two nights of
action only to be killed within the first hour of the most important night. The funny part
is I couldn't tell anyone that I was dead. I had to go to the morgue (the chow hall) and
wait for them to hear that I was no longer alive. It was hilarious listening to the chaos
on the radio as they would call for me, but I couldn't answer. The way they found out
was I had to call down to them and tell some of the recently deceased to come to the
morgue like they were supposed to. I heard the wing commander call the command
post and say, "Kittens Den, who was that on the radio?" Kittens Den responded, "Uh that
was the former SF1." The radio went silent. The night went bad. In about two hours I
had 50 of my classmates with me in the morgue. Eventually, the camp was incinerated
by a nuclear blast.
If I were ever asked about the highlight of OTS, I'd have to say it was Vigilant Warrior. I
don't know if it would have been as fun if I wasn't the Security Forces Commander, but it
doesn't matter now does it.