The TRUTH about Army ROTC FTX | From an MSIII

[@learningwithlanden]

Hope you find at least one beneficial thing to help you excel at future FTXs and CST! I would love to read your thoughts below. Pt. 2 should be released in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, laugh a little at this PT-inspired video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWi3kqlsgs2Dh6c

[@halfstaffmusic]

just got back from my first FTX this afternoon. definitely a highly beneficial learning experience even if it wasn't very enjoyable.

[@learningwithlanden]

It's always such a sweet relief to be done and glad you found it beneficial! Was this one of your first FTXs, or are you an upperclassman?

[@halfstaffmusic]

@@learningwithlanden it was my first one ever!

[@learningwithlanden]

@@halfstaffmusic EPIC! They only get more "fun" from here on out ;)

[@halfstaffmusic]

@@learningwithlanden that's good to hear! i am looking forward to 'em

[@professionalinstigator]

i got my first ftx in like 19 days

[@learningwithlanden]

@@professionalinstigator Hope you found this video at least a bit helpful. As an MS1, you will be getting a crash course in land nav, stx lanes, and whatever else your program plans, so be willing to learn, push yourself mentally and physically for you MS3s, and try to enjoy it, even when it’s tough. Hooah! Ad Meliora! 🫡 Hope you let me know how it goes! Exciting to see you in ROTC now and no longer a high schooler

[@professionalinstigator]

@@learningwithlandenwhats stx?

[@professionalinstigator]

@@learningwithlandenalso ive been hearing things about how we have to do fire watch 😢 btw mine is at fort sill in oklamhoma

[@learningwithlanden]

@@professionalinstigator Simulated Training Exercise (mission lanes, including attack, ambush, movement to contact, raid, and defense)

[@learningwithlanden]

@@professionalinstigator Yes, fire guard sucks but is vital to survival of the squad/platoon. Fatigue will be your number #1 enemy. Ft. Sill is flat and windy I’ve heard. Hope it’s a good training experience. Start wearing your boots NOW if you’ve never worn Army boots before (prevent blisters)