Sep 26, 2018
Podcast 54, Second Lieutenant Ken Strauss, is an account of Jerry's platoon in infantry OS getting a new tactical training officer (TAC) in the spring of 1967. The TAC quickly earns his respect as Jerry tries to fulfill new tasks assigned to him including being an instructor, writing a poem and filling the role of...
Sep 26, 2018
Podcast 53, Troubles, is an account of a series of problems Jerry had to cope with during his infantry OCS training in the spring of 1967. These difficulties include receiving forbidden food, failing to follow an officer's order and being ordered to accomplish the impossible.
Sep 21, 2018
Podcast 52, Zero-Eight-Hundred, is an account of infantry OCS training in the spring of 1967. Jerry is caught polishing his shoes during study time. He is required to produce a military letter under seemingly impossible conditions.
Sep 20, 2018
Lenny's Reign is an account of infantry OCS training in the spring of 1967. Jerry is pressured into smuggling a risque film into the platoon bay, concealing it despite a footlocker inspection and finally getting it off post.
Sep 12, 2018
Podcast 50, Make Way, is an account of the first weeks of infantry OCS in early 1967. Jerry learns to navigate the daily routine and how to manage the harassment of a senior candidate.