Well, I've arrived at Fort Riley, its a bit strange to be here again, considering I was here almost exactly 8 years ago. Its still cold, but a lot of new buildings and facilities. Right now we are in processing, drawing equipment and meeting our teammates. Yesterday I drew 2 full duffle bags of gear at CIF (central issue facility) including my Interceptor Body Armor, (IBA) three pairs of new boots, a ruck sack, gas mask etc etc. Later in the afternoon I drew another full dufflebag full of equipment, including silkweight long underwear, nomex and gortex gloves, oakley sunglasses, dust goggles, and, two more pairs of boots. Also we received our ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet), which, according to the manufacturer...
Finally we were issued our M68 CCO, (Close Combat Optic), basically its an unmagnified rifle scope, designed for reflexive close quarters combat, when you look through it there is a red dot visible floating in the middle, wherever your red dot is, that's where the round is going, assuming you have it all zeroed properly.
So, all told, I now have four full duffle bags of gear and I still have another issue scheduled for Friday to include new uniforms etc.
Another interesting station in the inprocessing schedule is called ISO-Prep, or Isolation Preparation. It is designed to build a data base about you that only you know. It is used in case you are captured to ensure that you are who you say you are. We each had to divulge any distinguishing marks, as well as write 4 brief stories or statements which only we would know, for example... "My first dog was a black and white Old English Sheepdog named Ritz, and Aunt Janice hit him with a car and the mailman brought him to our house." So, now theoretically if I am captured, the rescuers my burst in the door and ask which of my Aunts hit my dog, and if I give them the right answer, I can be saved.
The MSA Military Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) delivers the world's most
advanced ballistic and impact head protection, with unsurpassed comfort
for long-term use. The helmet's low-profile design reduces the risk of
interference in target acquisition and ensures compatibility with NVGs
(night-vision goggles), MSA's CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
Nuclear) Gas Masks, and MSA's communication devices.
An
innovative suspension system of movable comfort pads (which are
attached to Velcro strips on the inside of the helmet) provides
customized sizing and superior comfort. The sized pads conform to the
shape of your head to distribute the helmet's weight evenly and
comfortably. Simply adjust and move the absorbent pads for a flexible,
personalized fit.
Finally we were issued our M68 CCO, (Close Combat Optic), basically its an unmagnified rifle scope, designed for reflexive close quarters combat, when you look through it there is a red dot visible floating in the middle, wherever your red dot is, that's where the round is going, assuming you have it all zeroed properly.
So, all told, I now have four full duffle bags of gear and I still have another issue scheduled for Friday to include new uniforms etc.
Another interesting station in the inprocessing schedule is called ISO-Prep, or Isolation Preparation. It is designed to build a data base about you that only you know. It is used in case you are captured to ensure that you are who you say you are. We each had to divulge any distinguishing marks, as well as write 4 brief stories or statements which only we would know, for example... "My first dog was a black and white Old English Sheepdog named Ritz, and Aunt Janice hit him with a car and the mailman brought him to our house." So, now theoretically if I am captured, the rescuers my burst in the door and ask which of my Aunts hit my dog, and if I give them the right answer, I can be saved.
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