I love standing in the sun when there is a nice breeze. Most of our time is spent indoors so this was a welcome change. However, it is not so nice to have to stand at attention in the sun for almost two hours while getting a sunburn on only one side of your face. The best part is the sweat dripping down the side of your face and you can NOT under any circumstances MOVE to wipe it away. All 41 of us were inspected from our hair to our salute to insignia placements.
Every I.P., (a.k.a Irish Pendant, contraband or random pieces of string attached to our uniforms) was a 1 point deduction. And then there is the knowledge question. Even if you know the answer, having Senior Chief standing there or in my case, standing over me – staring at me - it is intimidating. You fumble with the Sailor’s Creed, even though you have recited it correctly at least twice today already. You want to laugh but that is a deduction - inability to maintain military bearing.
Khaki uniform inspection done.
Week 1 completed.
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