24
It’s been a crazy fast 8.5 weeks and here we are exactly 1 week from the POP of my 2nd 1st batch of recruits. The title merely describes the figure epitomising the very last hurdle to clear before my recruits officially become privates.
It’s not been an easy time. Obviously. I’m physically (or at least my melanin count’s off the charts) and mentally burnt, but it’s been somewhat of a pleasure to see how them recruits have progressed from the time they first came in. A mental note to self to give them some reward which I’d promised near the beginning of BMT. Must remember to always keep promises. You cannot afford to ignore that, especially as a commander.
Their appraisals about the commanders came in last week and from what I read the general vibe was that my relative inexperience as a commander did show at times and there was definitely room for improvement. I thank those people who had the courage to express their honest opinions. I was especially encouraged when I read about a few ‘glowing’ appraisals and hope that is what they sincerely think of me.
So here I am, 8 more months to ORD give or take a couple of days. I had breakfast with John today after service and it was a great time of catching up, I’ve drifted a little away from my church friends lately, no thanks to the continous weekend burnings.
I can’t wait for next Sunday to come.
(We can do this.)
http://retrospection.posterous.com/24 in retrospect