I finished MOUT today. If they don't give me credit for this one, I will personally seek out the OCs (observer controller). The training was good, but one of the trainers was remarkably unprofessional at the end of the day. One of the officers in the unit I was training with was "KIA" during the practical exercise. The "dead" were instructed to take their gear off. After endex, he was walking forward to recover a canteen he'd lost, and one of the OCs told him he needed to put his gear on right now, and that he needed to "get under the supervision of an NCO." SO uncalled-for. You just don't say shit like that in front of soldiers; it has to be the most inappropriate, unprofessional thing I've ever heard come out of the mouth of an OC here. They've been nothing but professional and motivated, everywhere but this range. They're motivated out there, and they know their shit, but this incident, combined with the story they told about me last time I was out there (I was having a problem with the heat, and they told the major at the training cell that I "refused" to put on my gear -- they never asked me to! I hate those games...) has me seriously doubting their professionalism.
It's over now, though. I still have a headache, but I'll be better in the morning.
Just invite them to come along with you to the sandbox, so that they can see reality up close and personal. (smile)
Keep your butt down.
Posted by: Bubba | June 29, 2005 at 10:53 AM
I really admire you. I don't ever think I could do what you are doing. Remember there are assholes in ever crowd.
Just know that we appreciate this sacrifice you are making. May God bless you and keep you safe...Cathy, Spc. Dan's mom
Posted by: A Military Mom | July 01, 2005 at 07:11 AM