This first day has been a very long one. We didn't actually leave the airport until around 1830, so we arrived at Ft. Benning sometime around 2000. As I write this it is 0230 and we have to be downstairs in formation at 0430. Thank goodness I slept on the flight and on the bus ride here.
The first thing that they had us do was watch a video about their amnesty system. Basically, they list all the prohibited items and then you go in a room with curtained booths and drop any such items through a slot in the wall. After that, if they catch you with something you arent' supposed to have, you get in big trouble.
After that came some paperwork, and then we all got our PT (physical training) stuff. I was issued three short sleeve t-shirts, three long sleeve t-shirts, two pairs of shorts, two sweatshirts, and two sweat pants. I was also issued a duffle bag, a laundry bag, and four towels.
Then it was more waiting (I don't know how many recruits are here, but there are 76 in my barracks alone). Next we learned what our formations would be for the remainder of our time here at the Reception Battalion. After that, they locked away our civilian items and showed us to the barracks.
So far I have managed to avoid getting yelled at for anything, but others have not been so lucky. Some of them are going to be in a world of hurt when we actually get to basic if they do not learn to listen.
PFC Sam Jones
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