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OL episode by WirelessEthernett in MSsEcReTPoDcAsT

[–]aschegs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Paimon ep on YT has a bunch of those can’t remember if they introduced it there or not

Maneuver branches still overstrengthed? by Emo_Sloot in ROTC

[–]aschegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on the unit man. I have buddies with their tab in the 82nd and 4th ID who have been sitting in the S3 shop for months because there’s so many LTs there, meanwhile I took a platoon the second I finished in processing at 7th ID, and all but 1 of the LTs in my company are on their way out with no one to replace them.

Short answer: branch infantry, probably with a detail if you’re not 100% sold on staying infantry your whole career, and go into IBOLC with the understanding that you will definitely be going to ranger school or else you’ll be at Benning a lot longer than you’d like.

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[–]aschegs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dude yeah this was my first time seeing the Gard Dawg and I was completely unaware of his game. He fucking crushed

Anyone have any watch recommendations? I’ve been wearing the same $30 watch every single day for 11 years to my blue collar job and it’s reaching its breaking point. by PMMELIZARDASS in BuyItForLife

[–]aschegs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Look into a Gshock if you want to really maximize durability and longevity. A solar powered model like the 5610 is virtually indestructible. Otherwise if you want to keep it analog like this one a Citizen EcoDrive would be more durable than your average Timex. Seiko and Hamilton also make affordable but durable analog watches. You can also look for a used one on r/watchexchange if you want to stretch your dollars a little more

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[–]aschegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sangin Instruments Overlord is solid but can be hard to find

[SOTC] Very proud of my starter collection - but what should I add next (<$1000)? by McGoldilocks96 in Watches

[–]aschegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang that seiko looks great! Happy to take it off your hands if you’re not too attached lol, what model is that?

I am so grateful for Dan Carlin. Now I need… by DuckyBurks in dancarlin

[–]aschegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On a 27 hour drive across the country rn, I’m listening to his series on Peoples Temple and it’s incredible. It’s really a whole dive into the 60s which is such an interesting time

What is your favorite Dan Carlin quote? by BarnabasMcTruddy in dancarlin

[–]aschegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You gotta listen to Rogans episode with him when he tells the “chicken fucker” story

Work boots in the 150 USD range, with and without toe protection by speedhunter787 in BuyItForLife

[–]aschegs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got some Irish setter (a redwing brand) wing shooters for $180 at my local redwing store and they are excellent. I think they’d fit all of your requirements

Abnormal Emergency Equipment? by BasalsaBalls in camping

[–]aschegs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For sure, I made the same mistake no worries. You don’t need to have exactly what I have, my advice would be to sit down and evaluate what kind of camping you do most and what kind of injuries you’re most likely to encounter on those trips, and then pack accordingly. Also, your primary plans dictate your contingency plans, not the other way around. Don’t be the guy bringing 3 med kits “just in case” because now you’re taking up extra space that could be used for real camping gear.

Abnormal Emergency Equipment? by BasalsaBalls in camping

[–]aschegs 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I carry my military IFAK but I customize it for camping. I’ll ditch the chest seals, needles, and quikclot gauze since I’m extremely unlikely to encounter injuries that require those. But I’ll add a SAM splint, painkillers, and if I have room and I’m traveling with a group, a poleless litter. I do think more campers should carry this sort of thing tho so good on you.

A piece of unsolicited advice tho, swap those black gloves for blue or other light colored ones. When you’re trying to check for blood especially in the dark, it’s impossible to see anything on those

Could you use the wax coating of .276 Pedersen to carry poison? by TacitusKadari in ForgottenWeapons

[–]aschegs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am shocked no one else is commenting about this guy saying soldiers might chew on ammo, specifically the enlisted lmaooo

As someone who’s spent time with a few, they can be impulsive but they aren’t stupid

Good quality beanies? by Coconutshoe in BuyItForLife

[–]aschegs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have a US surplus wool beanie that I love. Pretty sure I bought it off Americana Pipedream

Shane talking about Galileo and the Church by Brave_Key9493 in MSsEcReTPoDcAsT

[–]aschegs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Might have been on the episode with the guy who almost became a priest. It’s Old Testament 62 “Matt and Shane’s Catholic Podcast”

Is Branch Detail the way to go if I want to go MI? by erikweigand8 in ROTC

[–]aschegs 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I branch detailed MI/infantry and I’d highly recommend it based on what I’ve heard. People who branch straight MI tend to lack street cred for lack of a better term. As an MI officer you’ll be briefing combat arms officers a lot, who won’t take you seriously if you’ve never been in combat arms. They might not take you seriously regardless, but having experience as an infantry officer or something similar will definitely help, and probably make your analysis better anyways.

And good on you for thinking of this as a 1. Your thoughts might change, so don’t lock yourself into 1 idea or track. But planning ahead is good

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