LABOR DAY! You better believe Jeremiah will be laboring today! They have the Inventory PFT on the Matrix.
Ugh! The thought of all that exercise makes me tired! Actually, lack of sleep was something Jeremiah complained about in his answers to a questionnaire I sent him. He does like his sleep!
It's week 9 now, and they will be doing lots of things to prepare them for the Crucible in Week 11. According to a group admin:
CONFIDENCE
This is the week where the recruits work on the grit and perseverance needed to
be a US Marine. Marines must be ready to move towards the sounds of chaos
without hesitation. The success of their mission demands complete focus and
confidence. During week nine, Drill Instructors focus on building confidence in
recruits by motivating them to overcome the 11 unique challenges of the
Confidence Course. In phase one, recruits complete the course individually. In phase two,
taller obstacles are added and recruits must now complete the challenges in
four man fireteams. Drill Instructors push each team of recruits to work
together and overcome the obstacles, leaving no man behind. During Day Movement
exercises, recruits learn to stay together in simulated, tactical scenarios and
ensure the safety of the Marines to their left and their right.
I'm glad to be part of these support groups because they teach what Jeremiah is going through. Back in Phase 1, Jeremiah had an Initial Strength Test (IST) and Initial Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The IST showed Jeremiah's strength upon entering boot camp. The Initial PFT and Inventory PFT are used to see how far the recruit has come and make sure he's within guidelines and making progress in training. There will be a Final PFT coming up on T57 next week. The Final PFT is what will go on Jeremiah's record as he graduates and heads to School of Infantry (SOI) and then his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) School.
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