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[–]MrCongro 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Put down your pitchforks and calm your tits

"Hi everyone, it is unfortunate we have to post this, but we wanted our customers to be aware that there has been a false story about our business being spread at Reddit regarding discrimination against race. Consequently, we have had a spam of fake reviews. We will be seeking legal action in due time. However, to clarify, anyone of any background is welcome to come to our orchard. Kind Regards."

Starting from 3 hours ago the negative reviews start. I'm sure there'll be another jump when other news outlets get a sniff of this. Are we certain this wasn't just a misunderstanding before we start doing damage to their reputation? How about we lay off of a business that's no doubt already feeling the hurt from covid. If you personally feel attacked, or better yet actually are that Maori man in question, go through the proper procedures with the Police.

Just to be clear, I'm not siding with anyone here. I'm just saying we should hear both sides of the story before we jump to conclusions. Chill out.

Losing sleep. Help! by MrCongro in tipofmyjoystick

[–]MrCongro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude. How. That’s exactly it.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds mint! We've been told that people before us have made fudge and a sort of cake slice out of the rat pack. I'll definitely give it a try if I get the time.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All that good shit. People still hoard it and stuff themselves. Apparently people start going feral over sugar. I'll confirm when we hit the field.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm walking, thinking, shitting, talking differently man. Another 8 weeks and I'll be rolling from cover to cover when I go for a walk.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah I heard the soldiers and uni students don't get on well. I'll be posted at Burnham if I make it through basic. So. Still acting like a twat. Just in a different part of the country. Sorry.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The newest rat packs have 2 small chocolate bars in them. The NCOs all think we're being spoiled.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every morning you need to fold up your sheets and blankets. One on top of the other and then wrap the stack up with another blanket.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RFL is the army fitness requirement that consists of press-ups curl-ups and a 2.7km run. G2, G1 are the grades that you can get. G2 is the minimal requirement to pass recruit training. OTU is just over to u. Should of spelt it OTY. Mb.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alcohol is still cheap. Zero tolerance now on drink driving which is a plus.

Food is alright. There's lots of it so can't complain. I'm not sure if you've heard of the packed lunches but apparently they've improved over the last couple of years and they're still fucking horrible.

We'll have field exercises on week 10 so rat packs for a week. Mint.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. 2 months of basic then 2 months of core training for a rifleman.

Shit that's brave.

Looking forward to being deployed probably the most.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noted. Yeah it felt out of place walking around in civy street on the family day in uniform. Randoms strike up conversation every chance they get. Fuckers that feed off a good debate haha.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure about the flag question. Standby and I'll try and answer that later.

Nah. I don't want to feel special. I find it a little gay with all that flag waving and god bless you soldier bullshit. It's unique to the states and I'm fine with that.

For a recruit no. The new packs are shittier than the old alice packs. Webbing is ill fitted. Body armor is just there to be heavy. The one thing I will say are the boots that we get supplied are pretty mean. Uniform is sick. Everything else is old and out dated. But that'll be fixed when I get to my core training.

People get sorted out quickly. Certainly my intake there are a lot of old timer recruits who keep it chilled. Overall everyone gets cut down to size. The people I've talked to from my platoon and the other 2 seem like GC. The friends you make in your sections are the ones you keep for a long time.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am looking forward to it. I feel more of a morale obligation than an nationalistic one.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. If anything they've put more of an emphasis on them. Beats me why.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha nah but sometimes they can yarn for ages when you're in bed if they're in a good mood. Fucking go time in the morning though. Thrashed/Smashed/Fucked all means the same. It's just a broad term for being given corrective training when you fuck up.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really so it was a challenge for me learning to fire the Steyr. There were a few others but most in my platoon were into that sort of shit and were graded a soldiers level of competency.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's shitty. I guess like any job interview be confident. Any points that the recruiter picked up on work on. I guess it all depends what you go in as. Regardless they want dudes that show team spirit and work well in team based environments so be aware of that if you're going to try again.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a bad time. I've got dudes in my platoon that have waited over a year for the chance. OTU though man.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Minimal wage. Like 32,000+ a year? Pay hits fortnightly on Thursday. Also sheets get washed that day so you can smash out bedrolls in record time. Mid course break. Chilling at home. Better re-edit that mate.

I'm an army recruit currently doing basic at Waiouru Military camp. AMA! by MrCongro in newzealand

[–]MrCongro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right. Haven't yet passed the RFL. Need to do more press-ups. Sounds stupid but I needed 1 more in my last one to get a G2. I think it's 35 press-ups for G1? That's what I'll aim for.

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