my Drill Instructors are...

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Well, our first training week is over. So far our drill is supposedly really good, at least that's what the Drill Instructors say. Our lack of ability to stand at the POA* and shut-up is very pronounced though. The funny thing is, we have hardly been ITed*; but I'm sure that will change. The worst we've had is running around the squadbay throwing stuff in piles and a platoon ITing. Other than that, only a few people have been "smoked".
Our SDI is awesome!! Although I think just a little too nice. But he was on the Silent Drill Platoon, then infantry and lat-moved to artillery. SSgt Zamora, the next down, so far talks big about ITing us all, but so far hasn't made us do anything. Our JDI* is SSgt Boswell. He's purty darn funny and is taller than me. Zamora is really short and looks fat, but somehow I doubt it's fat and he's the strict one! Booker (the SDI) is a little shorter than me and has a good sense of humor!!
Well we are getting ready for Initial Drill with every intention of winning!!
PS - about 10-15 people coughing. I, so far, just have a sore throat. But am still doing well!!

* position of attention
* IT - Incentive Training - physical exercise used as a punishment to instill motivation
* JDI - Junior Drill Instructor