Roland Martin Report

[Recon8541]

FR,

And thank you for yours. 8541 is scout/sniper 0321 (or in some cases 0369) is the designation for recon.

Tank Commander/Unit Commander, So I assume you were an Officer?

I was Enlisted with E8 at the time I transefered to the Reserves. Dont know that Ill ever see E9, but thats ok by me.


Recon

[FlyRod]

Originally Posted by Recon8541

FR,

And thank you for yours. 8541 is scout/sniper 0321 (or in some cases 0369) is the designation for recon.

Tank Commander/Unit Commander, So I assume you were an Officer?

I was Enlisted with E8 at the time I transefered to the Reserves. Dont know that Ill ever see E9, but thats ok by me.


Recon

There's a coincidence for you! The Army enlisted MOS for Armored Cav Recon Scout was 11D (Tank crew was 11E.)
Yeah, I was commissioned out of college ROTC, trained as an Artilleryman, but chose Armor. My dad, a retired Artillery officer, nearly disowned me, especially since I was hatched at Fort Sill OK, the home of the cannon cockers.
My college major? Why, Music, of course! I was there on a Trumpet scholarship, y'see, but I did four years of "Rotsy" 'cause I had wanted to be a "horse soldier" ever since I saw "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon" as a child.
My dream came true! We even wore spurs on laceless jodphur shoes with our Class A's, Dress Blues or Whites, and Formal Mess Dress. Wore tanker boots (definitely non-reg) with our fatigues. In one cavalry squadron, sabers were worn on special occasions.
Good times, 'cept for some nasty stuff in a faraway place, though I admit I kinda got off on some of that too.
I miss my faithful steed (See:Tank), especially at rush hour.

Nice to meet you, "Mac"...Semper Fi and Drive The Saber To The Hilt For Garryowen!
Bugler, sound "Charge"!

Rod, F.
PanzerHauptmann

[lizardsrule]

Originally Posted by FlyRod

There's a coincidence for you! The Army enlisted MOS for Armored Cav Recon Scout was 11D (Tank crew was 11E.)
Yeah, I was commissioned out of college ROTC, trained as an Artilleryman, but chose Armor. My dad, a retired Artillery officer, nearly disowned me, especially since I was hatched at Fort Sill OK, the home of the cannon cockers.
My college major? Why, Music, of course! I was there on a Trumpet scholarship, y'see, but I did four years of "Rotsy" 'cause I had wanted to be a "horse soldier" ever since I saw "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon" as a child.
My dream came true! We even wore spurs on laceless jodphur shoes with our Class A's, Dress Blues or Whites, and Formal Mess Dress. Wore tanker boots (definitely non-reg) with our fatigues. In one cavalry squadron, sabers were worn on special occasions.
Good times, 'cept for some nasty stuff in a faraway place, though I admit I kinda got off on some of that too.
I miss my faithful steed (See:Tank), especially at rush hour.

Nice to meet you, "Mac"...Semper Fi and Drive The Saber To The Hilt For Garryowen!
Bugler, sound "Charge"!

Rod, F.
PanzerHauptmann

The place I went through Basic and AIT, as a Missilehead Got assigned to a Cannon unit, and was made a radio repairman Funny, the only thing we did was switch out some parts, we didn't repair anything LOL. I was the driver of the track command vehicle/vehicles Since my platoon was in charge of radio stuff, I guess they decided we should also be in charge of the command post

Did you know there are three types of women in OK?
1. Those that are married.
2. Those that are looking to get married.
3. Barrell Racers

No I did not care for OK, and hope and pray I never have to go back! I avoid even flying over it if at all possible.

Lizards