tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486091724602248905.post1969395898078566459..comments2023-06-25T20:42:38.014-07:00Comments on CI-Roller Dude: Some other dumb things...What should I write for Christmas?CI-Roller Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10850472230525879415noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486091724602248905.post-32679530089185896012009-12-20T12:15:20.823-08:002009-12-20T12:15:20.823-08:00I wish the first time I reppelled was this interes...I wish the first time I reppelled was this interesting... or maybe not ;DRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822833692871948037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486091724602248905.post-71055595254522074832009-12-20T08:16:24.769-08:002009-12-20T08:16:24.769-08:00It's not the fall that hurts, it when you land...It's not the fall that hurts, it when you land wrong. I've done a bit more repelling since then after learning how to do it right and it's FUN.CI-Roller Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850472230525879415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486091724602248905.post-82878533526463658232009-12-19T11:11:51.896-08:002009-12-19T11:11:51.896-08:00And an interesting story it is - fun too :)And an interesting story it is - fun too :)Tikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376228013103091252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486091724602248905.post-51593571712634130882009-12-19T06:39:27.004-08:002009-12-19T06:39:27.004-08:001. Brings back all sorts of good memories.
2. Was...1. Brings back all sorts of good memories. <br />2. Was told the air assault qualification, badge and school was set up as a sop to the 101st for taking away their airborne designation.<br />3. Back in the day was a BS qualification.<br />4. Understand now, it is serious business and the course is a ballbuster.<br />5. To the point where a lot of the 101st troops detailed to the school flunk out deliberately to dodge the hate and discontent.<br />6. Am sure things are done differently today.<br />7. Did a couple helo inserts back then.<br />8. The doors were partially blocked by the crew chief and door gunners machineguns.<br />9. No seats or seat belts.<br />10. Six of us loaded on each bird, sat on the floor and hooked a finger into one of the cargo rings.<br />11. The first insert was hot.<br />The crew chief and door gunner were screaming, "Get out," loudly and I was shoved out while the bird was ten feet or so above ground.<br />12. Landed on my back in elephant grass, looking and listening for enemy fire. Wasn't any.<br />13. If there were any bad guys, they had "Di di Maued."<br />14. The other insert was more civilized. They landed and we got out.<br />15. Making your first repel off a bird is a pretty big step.<br />16. In the Corps, we had simulated skids, back ramps and hellholes on our repelling towers. Depending on the type of bird, you'd get checked off on the one that matched the birds conducting the training.<br />17. Never wanted to be stuck on rope if there was hostile fire.<br />18. That's why they pay spec ops the big bucks (?).<br />19. Please, at some point, finish the story of D.<br />20. Have a merry XMAS.<br />V/R JWestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486091724602248905.post-31859648643902969532009-12-18T19:08:25.995-08:002009-12-18T19:08:25.995-08:00Should have gone head first; then you would have b...Should have gone head first; then you would have been alright when you hit the ground. I have to email you a story but I am too damn tired tonight. Maybe tomorrow. You will appreciate it, or go off on a rant. Can’t wait to see which.Coffeypothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601474604616163167noreply@blogger.com