Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Update




On January 14th 2010 I graduated from the school of infantry at Camp Pendleton California as a 0331 Machinegunner. While at that school I learned all the basic traits as a Marine Infantryman and also in depth training as a Machinegunner. We shot 3 different machineguns, the 240 Bravo, MK (mark) 19 Grenade launcher, and the legendary .50 Caliber machinegun. As a class we did a 3, 6 , 9 , and 12 mile hike with that .50 cal machinegun that weights approx. 128 lbs. It was rough but you just have to keep a strong mental mindeset and you are fine. My class of 28 machinegunners broke 5 out of 6 records including the battalion GPA record that probably won't ever be broken. We had a class average of 97.6 %. I myself out of 15 tests had 12 100's, a 90, and two 98's. So it was a very sucessful class.

Also there we had the opportunity to use night vision goggles and infrared lasers. Infrared light cannot be seen by the human eye. Just picture a laser pointer that can only be seen with night vision goggles. We had classes called Combat Hunter that gave us information on IED's "improvised explosive devices", enemy sniper prevention, and how to tell if someone is lying. They were some of my favorite classes while at the school of infantry.

Currently I am at my Security Forces school in Chesepeake Virginia. Here we just finished up pistol qualifications. I shot the best out of my class with a score of 384/400. I broke the Range record with that score. It was one of my greatest accomplishments of my life. Now we have moved on to the combat shotgun and started classes on that last friday. I will be graduating here on April 1st and will either be stationed in Bangor Washington st. or Kingsbay Georgia.


"UPDATE"


I used a previous message that I sent because it summed things up very well. I am now at my duty station where I will be for 2 years. After that I continue to do my primary billet as an 0331. If anyone has any questions about security forces, 0331, or the Marine corps itself, don't hesitate to email me at usmcwollmann@gmail.com


Thanks!

PFC Wollmann