A new program called Basic Leaders Course (BLC, pronounce bolluck) is incoporating 2LTs from all branches for 9 weeks doing "infantry" training. I just arrived here for regular IOBC (Infantry Officer Basic Course) but have talked to 2LTs and cadre members from the program. Everybody hates it, and the standards are definitely not infantry standards. About a week ago we went on a 4 mile regimental run (9:30 mile pace), and guess who was falling out? Now there were some guys falling out, too, and we had some choice words for them as we passed, but what can you say to the female captain who is "policing up the fallouts?" Infantry school will never be the same.
If you disagree, then shut and join the Infantry and find out for yourself if you can meet the standards.
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P.S. I love women, just not next to me in combat. And another thing. I did Basic Training in 96 at Ft. Sill, all male. It has since been integrated. DAMN IT! Is nothing sacred?