I was 18 years old when I saw my favorite uncle in his uniform. I could see how much respect he got and how strong of a man he was and I wanted that for myself. I asked him how I could become strong like he was. He said to me, it’s not going to be an easy job. I would have to leave my family, friends and everything behind to fight for my country Saudi Arabia. The first thing I needed was talk with a recruiter. He tried to make me see how difficult this walk was going to be. I believed the hard work would make me strong just like my uncle. We started off with a whole lot of questions. I filled out many different types of paperwork. The paper work included: criminal background checks, medical history, family history, and job history. I had
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I think it was similar to the test soldiers take in America. It asked questions from basic mechanics, computers, cooking, and all general studies. Its purpose was to find out what job I could choose. I passed the test and then I was able to pick a job. I had my pick of a lot of different jobs but I chose to be a machine gunner. Then, after I chose my job, I signed my contract. After that, I was told to come back in two weeks for a drug test and medical test to see if I was fit for the Army. I had to do psychological testing and the doctor checked everything on my body I received my stamp and it was on to basic training.
The second step in becoming Army strong is going to basic training. There are three phases to go through. I arrived to the training camp called Reception. At Reception I received all of my equipment and clothing. I was assigned to the company where I would learn all about being a soldier. The first day I received a haircut and was taught how to properly exercise and gain strength of my body by doing Physical Training. I started learning how to run long distances and how to breathe the right way so I would not get too tired. I did not enjoy …show more content…
In AIT, first I was issued a room and a new weapon. I was told what I had to go through to graduate. I was then told the squad I would be in. After that I was given a schedule, supplies and books to go to school. The first day of class involves all the instruction I will receive. I learned all about my weapons and the history of the weapons. I studied different types of weapons that I may have to learn to use when in combat. I learned about the wind speed and the proper way to breathe when firing and how to load the ammunition. I then learned how to work the scope to be able to get a good shot. After that I trained on the laser beam. The laser beam helps make a good shot easy. The next step in the process I learned how to protect my weapon from the weather and also how to fire it in bad conditions. Then I learned how to hide from people who wanted to shoot at me. I then learned how to properly use the features on the weapons like full round bursts. The full round burst let’s me shoot three bullets at a time. I learned when the proper time would be to use
I think it was similar to the test soldiers take in America. It asked questions from basic mechanics, computers, cooking, and all general studies. Its purpose was to find out what job I could choose. I passed the test and then I was able to pick a job. I had my pick of a lot of different jobs but I chose to be a machine gunner. Then, after I chose my job, I signed my contract. After that, I was told to come back in two weeks for a drug test and medical test to see if I was fit for the Army. I had to do psychological testing and the doctor checked everything on my body I received my stamp and it was on to basic training.
The second step in becoming Army strong is going to basic training. There are three phases to go through. I arrived to the training camp called Reception. At Reception I received all of my equipment and clothing. I was assigned to the company where I would learn all about being a soldier. The first day I received a haircut and was taught how to properly exercise and gain strength of my body by doing Physical Training. I started learning how to run long distances and how to breathe the right way so I would not get too tired. I did not enjoy …show more content…
In AIT, first I was issued a room and a new weapon. I was told what I had to go through to graduate. I was then told the squad I would be in. After that I was given a schedule, supplies and books to go to school. The first day of class involves all the instruction I will receive. I learned all about my weapons and the history of the weapons. I studied different types of weapons that I may have to learn to use when in combat. I learned about the wind speed and the proper way to breathe when firing and how to load the ammunition. I then learned how to work the scope to be able to get a good shot. After that I trained on the laser beam. The laser beam helps make a good shot easy. The next step in the process I learned how to protect my weapon from the weather and also how to fire it in bad conditions. Then I learned how to hide from people who wanted to shoot at me. I then learned how to properly use the features on the weapons like full round bursts. The full round burst let’s me shoot three bullets at a time. I learned when the proper time would be to use