FEX 1 Done

• FEX I - A three day evolution that acts as an introduction into infantry squad level tactics. The first two days are blank fire against smaller sized opposing forces and the last day is the live fire attack with automated targets.
  • Day 1, 2 - Squad attacks and offensive maneuvers using blank ammunition with a new "squad leader" for each separate attack.
  • Day 3 - The students conduct a squad attack at a live fire range. There is a day attack and an illuminated night attack at the range. Artillery simulations are detonated on the range during the conduct of the attack to simulate explosions, artillery, and mortars.
  
  
  So the last week has been an exciting week of hiking through the woods and attacking fake enemies with fake bullets.  We spent the bulk of Monday and Tuesday receiving and order, conducting some enemy anaylsis, and issuing our own order to attack the enemy.  Each day we conducted 4 attacks, so you can conclude how much time it took to prepare for each attack.  Monday we spent the night in the woods, and Tuesday we stayed in the barracks.  Wednesday morning we took our combat lifesaving practical application test(I.E. we fixed combat casualties) I didn't do so well, and I think I will have to do it over again to show that I am not a complete idiot.  Wednesday night we moved out to range 5 and spent the night.  It was suppose to rain all night so I spent some time making a hasty shelter out of my poncho and 550 cord (really strong string) and the it decided NOT to rain.  At least all of my gear was spared the wet condition the dew provided.  Thursday was the day and night portion of range 5 and we spent the night again in the woods.  On Friday we packed up, cleaned the range, and headed back to the barracks for some classes and got off early.