Jul 31, 2018
In August of 1966,Jerry begins basic training in the army. He struggles through an obstacle course, fails his first inspection and barely passes the first PT test.
Jul 2, 2018
Advanced Infantry Training, part two, is an account of Jerry's attempts to cope with unexpected events such as lots of ammo to burn off and a gift of free time that provides insights into race relationships.
Jul 2, 2018
Advanced Infantry Training Begins is an account of various training experiences Jerry encountered at Ft. McClellan in the late fall of 1966. Jerry's attempts to cope with unexpected situations did not always produce the results he intended. This is the first of two podcasts for this title.
Jul 2, 2018
Settling In is an account of arriving and becoming adjusted to Ft. McClellan, Alabama's Advanced Infantry Training, AIT, in the late fall of 1966. Jerry learned that the fort was home to the army's Chemical Warfare School and the Women's Army Corps', WAC, training center. Ft. McClellan had just started the...
Jul 2, 2018
Here to There is an account of Jerry's train trip from Ft. Dix, New Jersey, to Ft. McClellan, Alabama, where he will begin Advanced Infantry Training, AIT. Jerry finds himself suddenly in a leadership position and then he is not.