Meteorite Attack in New Zealand!!! Take cover!

A meteorite struck someone's house in Ellerslie, New Zealand, causing serious damage but no injuries. The meterite weighed 1.3 kg, and was of the chondrite type. Dang! You'd better run, you'd better take cover!

Terry Nichols' Sentencing Today!

Terry Nichols was spared the death penalty in the Oklahoma state court on murder charges from his 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Ironically? The decision comes on the third anniversary of the execution of his co-defendant, Timothy McVeigh, in Terre Haute, Indiana. So it will take a little longer for Terry to go spend eternity with Timothy, I guess!

Happy Birthday to my Brother Mike!!!

Today is the old guy's birthday! He is now 43 years young! Okay, he was three years younger than me, but for the next month and a half, he'll only be two years younger (I will turn 45!!).

More Work on my Urban Ops Terrain Model Kit

I worked on and improved my Urban Ops Terrain Model Kit, and laminated them.

UNSC Resolution 1546 Passed today and my workgroup at FedEx produced a New FUSIS Training Aid for Specialists and Management

Tommy Zinser produced a FUSIS training aid in advance of his upcoming NYC trip.

Iraqi sovereignty was interrupted by the multinational forces which overthrew Saddam Hussein in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Today, the United Nations Security Council resolution 1546 was adopted unanimously, calling for "the end of the occupation and the assumption of full responsibility and authority by a fully sovereign and independent Interim Government of Iraq by 30 June 2004."

We'll see how THAT goes, and what effects it may have on our upcoming deployment.

Annual Training OPORD Received

I published this well after my redeployment in 2006 in order to ensure OPSEC

This is the AT-04 Warning Order I received today:


WARNING ORDER

2-198AR, BN CONDUCTS ANNUAL TRAINING 10 – 17 JULY 04 CONDUCTING ANNUAL RECORDS REVIEWS, LOGISTICAL READINESS, AND TRAINING READINESS IOT BETTER PREPARE SOLDIERS AND CREWS TO FIGHT, MAINTAIN, AND SUSTAIN TRAINING LEVELS FOR FUTURE OPERATIONS. ANNUAL TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED AT CAMP MCCAIN, MS. ADVANCED DETATCHMENT WILL DEPART ON 07 JULY 04.

Coordinating Instructions


During this AT period we are conduct various training simultaneously. The intent is to accomplish as many tasks as possible during this shortened time frame. In order to accomplish these there will need to be many training meetings to coordinate and plan these activities.

Much of the scheduled training will be conducted in a “Round Robin” environment with “Opportunity Training” being an essential element to the success of this operation. Commanders and Key leaders must look ahead and have the resources necessary to “Fill the Void” while waiting to participate in scheduled training. This will require leaders to forecast their CTT training needs and plan accordingly. Although guidance will be provided from Command and S3 section, Leaders much recognize the implied task associated with each task and “Make it Happen”.


WEAPONS, FIRST AID, NBC, MILITARY POLCE, COMMUNICATION (SINCGARS), DRIVERS TRAINING will be addressed in the form of Training Annexes at a later date. This information will include a unit assignment to station and rotation matrix to organize this process. Leaders must be flexible and identify “chock Point” and overcome and adapt to the logistic problems that arise.

It is imperative that ALL soldiers attend ALL Training. Trainers will keep a Sign In Roster at each station to track attendance. Trainers much also ensure they find the opportunity to attend other training outside their lane. Attachments are included at this time addressing Weapons, First Aid & NBC, and the Military Police Task to be taught. More coordinating instructions are forthcoming. Quality Instructors must be identified that can take the initiative and conduct this Training to the highest Standard.


Battalion S3


NOTE 1: STP 21-1-SMCT TASK#s REFERENCE

M9 PISTOL FM 3-23.35

Maintain an M9 Pistol 071-004-0001 TM 9-1005-317-10

Load an M9 Pistol 071-004-0003

Unload an M9 Pistol 071-004-0004



NOTE 2:

M4 & M4A1 CARBINE

Maintain an M4 or M4A1 Carbine 071-100-0004 FM 3-22.9

TM 11-5855-309-12&P

NOTE 3:

M203 GRENADE LAUNCHER

Maintain a M203 Grenade Launcher 071-311-2125 FM 23-31

Load an M203 Grenade Launcher 071-311-2127 TM 9-1010-221-10

Unload an M203 Grenade Launcher 071-311-2128

Correct Malfunction of an M203 GL 071-311-2129



NOTE 4:

M240 MACHINE GUN

Maintain an M240B Machine Gun 071-025-0001 FM 3-22.68

Load an M240B Machine Gun 071-025-0003 TM 9-1005-313-10

Unload an M240B Machine Gun 071-025-0004



NOTE 5:

MK19 MACHINE GUN

Maintain a MK19 MG 071-030-0001 FM 23-27

Load an MK19 Machine Gun 071-030-0005 TM 9-1010-230-10

Unload an MK19 Machine Gun 071-030- 0006

Perform Functions Check on an MK19 MGun 071-030-0007



NOTE 6:

M16 RIFLE

Maintain an M16 Series Rifle 071-311-2025 FM 3-22.9

Load an M16-Series Rifle 071-311-2027 TM 11-5855-309-12&P

Unload an M16-Serioes Rifle 071-311-2028



NOTE 7:

M2 MACHINE GUN

Maintain a Cal .50 M2 Machine Gun 071-022-0001 FM 23-65

Load a Cal .50 M2 Machine Gun 071-022-0003 TM 9-1005-213-10

Unload a Cal .50 M2 Machine Gun 071-022-0004



NOTE 8:

M249 Machine Gun (SAW)

Engage Targets with an M249 Machine Gun 71-010-0006 FM 3-22-68

Maintain an M249 Machine Gun 071-312-4025 TM 9-1005-201-10

Load an M249 Machine Gun 071-312-4027

Unload an M249 Machine Gun 071-312-4028



NOTE 8: First Aid Training will consist of three (3) stations.



Station 1: Task #

EVALUATE A CASUALTY 081-831-1000
PREVENT SHOCK 081-831-1005
PERFORM FIRST AIDFOR NERVE AGENT INJURY 081-831-1044


Station 2:

FIRST AID FOR BLEEDING OF AN EXTREMITY 081-831-1031
FIRST AID FOR OPEN CHEST WOUND 081-831-1026
FIRST AID FOR OPEN HEAD WOUND 081-831-1033
PUT ON A TOURNIQUET 081-831-1017


Station 3:

FIRST AID FOR HEAT INJURIES 081-831-1008
GIVE FIRST AID FOR BURNS 081-831-1007




NOTE 9: NBC Training will consist of three 3 stations.



Station 1: Task #

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CHEM/BIO
CONTAMINATION USING YOUR ASSIGNED

PROTECTIVE MASK 031-503-1035

2. REACT TO CHEM OR BIO HAZARD/ATTACK 031-503-1035



Station 2:

PROTECT YOURSELF FORM NBC INJURY/
CONTAMINATION WITH MOPP GEAR 031-503-1035

2. MAINTAIN YOUR ASSIGNED PROTECTIVE MASK 031-503-1036



Station 3:

DETECT CHEMICAL AGENTS USING M8/M9
DETECTOR PAPER 031-503-1037

DECOMTAMINATE YOURSELF AND INDIVIDUAL
EQUIPMENT USING CHEMICAL DECON KIT 031-503-1013

Family Readiness Briefing

Drilled in Batesville today.

Mrs. Whitfield came to do a Family Readiness Briefing. I made a couple of wives and mothers cry when I told them that their soldiers were definitely deploying.

Training Meeting 6 June 2004

Tasks for CTT for Lt. McLaurin by Friday.

FRG – Family Care Plan from every unit member by the 26th of June

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