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Originally Posted by AdAstra2009
Appreciate your service Checkman.
I got my first RSP drill tomorrow, I don't know whats gonna happen.
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You'll stand around in a very busy and boring sort of way. People wil shake your hand and say welcome - or something like that. You might meet your commanding officer. They will start your inprocessing. ID card, some basic uniform items, perhaps (maybe) get your weapon issued to you.
Some of the "old" veteran enlisted guys (the ones that have been in for one or two whole years) will talk shit and try to get you all nervous about basic training. You might feel left out. People love to make new guys feel left out. You'll probably listen to alot of "war" stories.
I'm sure you'll be kept busy and they should have somebody escort you around and make sure everything is getting accomplished. If not you'll probably be best off just waiting quietly for somebody to take you in tow. You might find yourself reading alot of posters and old field manuals and back issues of The Army Times and Soldier magazine. Anything is possible.
Just keep a low profile and try not to talk too much. New guys who run off at the mouth tend to make an initial poor first impression. No matter how well meaning you are or enthusiastic you are. Be quiet and flexible.
Congrats. You are in the Army and now have 5,000 bosses.
You'll do fine.