by Bendrr 7 Replies latest jw friends
A friend of mine has invited me to attend a military drill tomorrow.
Now I know what you're thinking. Bendrr, military, probably some redneck anti-government militia.
Nope.
This is a drill of the Georgia State Defense Force. A real, legal, and legitimate military organization. http://gsdf.com
Yes, I'm most likely going to enlist. I've already prepared. My goatee and mustache are gone, as of about 1/2 hour ago.
Good for you, Bendrr. Best wishes.
Gregor
Just got off the phone with the 1Sgt. He's already got the paperwork ready and I'll be participating in the drill tomorrow, not just observing. PT, formation, all that stuff.
Is this a part time thing, like the guard? My son is trying to join the army, but he is being delayed. I hope all goes well for you.
The GaSDF is a volunteer force. The only time we are paid is when activated by the Governor.
There is one drill a month and 4 days annual training at Fort Stewart.
Congrats, Bendrr. You seem very excited.
I just got home a little while ago from the drill. I enjoyed it.
There was another recruit there and we were both in street clothes, but both of us stood in formation with the Company and attended the classes. Standing at attention came easily to me since we stand at attention in formation during my TaeKwonDo classes. I was introduced around to everyone in the company, and after morning break attended new recruit indoctrination which was basically an interview with the Batallion Captain and Sergeant Major. Sergeant Major D. is a VietNam combat veteran and one hell of a guy.
The Lt gave me a stack of paperwork to fill out and the fact that I have a GFL (Georgia Firearms License) made her job as S1 easier since the fingerprints and background checks have already been done.
GaSDF troops have to supply their own ACU's (Army Combat Uniforms, the trousers and blouses in green digital camoflage), boots, name tapes, field caps, and berets. Corporal M. had a brand new ACU in my size which I bought at cost (he and I wear the same size). Couldn't wear the ACU for the drill though as I didn't have regulation boots.
During the afternoon break and before final formation, Corporal M. and Sergeant Major D. gave us a crash course on Drills and Ceremonies. Forming up, dress left, dress right, standing at attention, face left, face right, about face, and parade rest. And saluting. I was told by the Corporal not to call him sir, as he works for a living.
All in all, it was a memorable experience. Everyone is very friendly and while disciplined, pretty laid back. One of the local TV stations sent a reporter out to cover today's drill. I'll post up a link after the story airs. I will be sworn in next month at which time I will post up a pic of me in uniform.
more PT sergeant!
more PT!!
we like it
we love it
we want more of it!!
smoke me sergeant!
smoke me! ARRRRRRRRRRRRGH!
good on ya, mate
