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Weapons Qual

Qualified on the M9 pistol today (again).  The Ft. Bliss range nice and the instructor was top-notch.  I think he significantly helped my accuracy with the pistol.  Otherwise, not much new.  Got back my DCUs from alterations and immediately gave them to another place to sew on my rank and branch insignias.  Should have them back tomorrow.
Published Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:30 PM by ssmith

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ssmith said:

Steve,

I was just thinking: Maybe the Lasix Vision correction helped your aim? I was just thinking about your improved shooting and wondered about the tie in to vision.

Hope you have a great time at home on pass this week...
June 26, 2004 9:38 AM
 

ssmith said:

That might help some; I have noticed my vision getting sharper of late (up to a few weeks ago it was still varying in quality, but it's starting to settle down). I think most of it was the proper instruction, though. And the easier course. At FLW we were rushed out to fire and given a few seconds' instruction before each section. At Bliss, we spent the morning learning how to tear down, clean, assemble, and fire the M9 from someone who really knew their stuff before we went out and qualified with it. Made a big difference, I think.
June 27, 2004 2:26 PM
 

ssmith said:

Here's hoping the weapons qualification will be something you will not need to use.

Welcome home, and do enjoy the week. You deserve it!
June 27, 2004 5:06 PM

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About ssmith

Enlisted in 1995. Basic at Ft Sill. AIT at Ft Jackson (75F). Served in Ohio National Guard. Went through ROTC program at Ohio State University and received 2LT commission in 1997, Engineer branch. Spent about 4 years in 16th Engineer Brigade in Ohio National Guard, then moved far from nearest unit and went into Inactive National Guard, and eventually Individual Ready Reserve. Called up from IRR in 2004 for duty in Iraq (Engineer Platoon Leader with 1st ID). Made it home in 2005. Resigned commission as a CPT in December 2005.