Monday began "phase 1" of my training. It is actually the second phase (of four), but some high up colonel thought it prudent to call the second part "phase 1".
A lot of academic/philosophical stuff being thrown at us: ethics/just war theory/killing. I like the stuff I'm reading and reflecting on. One of the chaplain teachers told us that he had a soldier come to him and tell him that he (the soldier) was standing lookout while a bunch of other soldiers...well....ummm......a 14 year old girl (fill in the blanks). He told the chaplain that he was unable to sleep at night and wanted to know what he should do. Heavy duty stuff. While I can't say I'm looking forward to stuff like that, I'm feeling ready to serve (or maybe willing is a better word).
My biggest fear is not knowing Army culture and offending my future commanding officer because I filled out a report wrong or saluted the wrong way or something like that. I haven't yet, but I am going to start praying for my future CO and staff and soldiers.
More than a few times I've been told that Fort Hood (where we're going after this) is a base that sees a lot of deployments. I've talked with Keri about the likelihood of me seeing the middle east at some point in 2010. Can't say we're eager, but we knew this going in and there is peace. Me going to Afghanistan...wow.
Tomorrow we are doing a group obstacle course. A nice departure from all the classes. I'm looking forward to it as my achilles feels sore, but better.
I received a call from a guy I used to see at the prison bible studies back in Allentown. It was weird talking to him, like going back in time.
I'm gonna post some pics right after I post this....
grace & blessings...............
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