Tuesday, April 1, 2008

ADVICE FOR INCOMING EWOS


1. Have medical/dental scrub your record in accordance with the ECRC checklist. Get all your immunizations and documentation prior to NMPS, if you can.
2. Go ahead and schedule an eye exam/audiogram....chances are you need it.
3. Read your orders in its entirety. It has virtually 90 percent of the FAQ about the IA process in there. Keep three copies for your transit to theatre.
4. At NIACT, approach each course of instruction, firing range, and exercise at full speed. The DI's will appreciate hard work and a willingness to learn.
5. Up your cardio. Nobody like to see someone fall out during PT at NIACT.
6. If time permits, strengthen your shoulders, neck, and lower back. Your body armor is not exactly light.
7. Don't be afraid to ask questions from the DI's at NIACT. They are there to teach you how to defend yourself and GET HOME SAFE.
8. Travel as light as possible, and check the TSA website before you travel. Regulations concerning what you can bring in a carry-on bag tend to change.
9. Take any opportunity during the day (vice evening personal time) to clean your weapons at NIACT. Your family and your weapons will thank you for it.
10. Get/bring a laptop that has a DVD drive. You'll be busy, but during evening personal time (NIACT) you may want to watch a movie, when there's no cable/movie theatre/etc.

If you have any more questions, please send to USNABEAR@GMAIL.COM. I'm ever happy and ready to answer.

SEMPER FORTIS,
BEAR

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