Okie Dokie I have been mysteriously absent for a while so its time to update the DeeJay report with what info I have received... which is a looooot of info. A 14-15 page letter to be exact. *insert lots of swearing as I try to figure where the crap I put that letter* Ah-HA! *Victoritous pose of victoriousness*
I believe Dj's group has jumped into blue phase, just checked my source and yes they have moved into blue phase at the beginning of last week.
"This transition signifies the end of Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) and the final stage of Basic Combat Training (BCT). During White Phase the Trainees covered several more classes such as: introduction to detainee operation, personnel recover and code of conduct. They also were introduced to Basic Tactical Combatives, with 2nd Platoon taking the streamer for PUGILs. The Trainees were afforded to opportunity to become familiar with other US Weapons, such as two different machine guns, a hand held grenade launcher and a portable rocket launcher." Delta Co Facebook group
They keep us all updated.
By the way how epic is it that Dj got to shoot a handheld rocket launcher? Very. Very. VERY! Epic.
Dj has specific instructions for Kitten and Noxx!!!!!! Kitten, Dj needs your address again. Either send her a letter or give it to me (if you are comfortable with it.) Noxxie, Dj needs your real name. :3 Same instructions as before. Also, if anyone has something they want to tell Dj and can't send letters, just pm me what you wanna say and I'll write it exactly as I see it. I can even attempt to draw little pictures that you describe. (Don't expect the Mona Lisa :3) I think that is all for the specifics.
Now Dj told me that they have to get up at 4:30am everyday. Ew. Along with a 2hour shift of Fireguard. Which is basically sitting awake making sure no one chokes/dies in their sleep and that nothing is on fire. Although I like my version better. A few people standing around a fire shooting anyone who comes close. I believe that is way more fun.
The military serves its recruits French Toast. o.o I am absolutely shocked by this. Dj says its absolutely GODLY! I believe we should all go into the military to try this godly french toast. Although, I'm just suprised they are served anything that resembles food. (Thinking back to those military movies that show slop being splatted on a plate.)
Dj has been horribly busy lately with no time to write. :c She says the letters are piling up and she appreciates them and will write her responses as soon as she has a second of time! At the moment, her seconds are filled with sleeping. All of the recruits nap whenever they get a chance. Lol Maybe they should hide their pillow in their jacket. From the pictures I've seen it looks like you could hide a pillow in them.
The snow tends to be between 6 inches and a foot. Sucks to be in Misery, no?
Now, Dj has been craving a snickers or carmello... I'm not sure there are boxes small enough to send one candy bar in the mail, but I'll figure it out. She told me not to send a bunch. I think if they can't eat it right away the drill sergents take them and put them in a locker until graduation. Mmm... old candy bar.
By the way, isn't it horrible when 6am is considered sleeping in? Dj doesn't think so, but I do.
Dj was a beast in Combatives 1, which is PUGILS. I had to look up what the crap a pugil was, it turns out that a pugil is a long padded stick to beat your opponent with. A way to train bayonette use. (I didn't know we still used bayonettes by the way.) After the instruction the platoons did another competition to see which platoon is awesome-est. Dj won her first match and kept on winning! She ended up winning the female middle weight championship. How awesome! As stated above, her platoon (2nd) won the banner, which is a small flag that hangs on the end of their platoon flag showing their accomplishments while in hell. Dj is hell bent on winning every streamer left lol. I say good luck because the other 3 platoons won't give them up so easily.
I have received the actual name of Dj's gun. Shinigami. I was off, but only because I didn't think about Duo being the "God of Death" as he calls himself.
Dj's drill sergents decided that 2nd platoon was absolutely amazing and could have an evening off to go to the movies and eat some junk food. I don't know what they saw, but I do know that Dj gorged herself on junk and had a sugar crash because her body isn't used to that much candy anymore. :\ You would think she'd have restrained herself a little, but I guess seeing junk food after 6weeks would make anyone overindulge. *reading quickly through the letter*
Dj wants song lyrics! If you can send letters write down a few lines for her. She doesn't care what language or genre.
Dj totally rocked her PT Test (no idea what it is I just know that it is important.) She did 19 push-ups and 59 sit-ups in a 2 minute period. Which is phase 5 standards. I think they are in 3 or 4... No idea.
Okay, now I'll skim the letters and find all the guns she is shooting and has used. :3 Just so y'all (yeah I said y'all >P) can get an idea of how epic these things are.
*more shuffling and swearing because I can't find the folder with Dj's letters in it*
Guns:
M4: Assault Rifle (33in long 6.9 lbs)
M203: Grenade Launcher (15in long 3lbs not loaded)
M249: Light Machine Gun (41in long 22lbs)
M240B: Machine Gun (49.7in long 26lbs)
AT4: Rocket Launcher (40in long 14.8lbs)
Little bit of trivia: Fort Leonard Wood is commonly known as the "Fort Lost in the Woods of Misery."
I believe that is all for now. I just flipped through 4 letters for information and my brain hurts.
Until next time I get some information. Ta ta for now~!