Oh some OC...

I only have a few minutes for a post, but I wanted to kick off my participation. As Michele said, I'm training for my third deployment out at Ft. Bliss, TX. For the past two days we've been doing Unarmed Self-Defense Tactics, knife defense tactics, and permeter security exercises which include incoming "mortars" and simulated casualties. This afternoon, though, there will be no simulation. Here in about 5 minutes I have to go to the Oleoresin Capsicum Spray lane. Think pepper spray, the stuff cops use. Because it is a less-than-lethal method of controlling enemy combatants and detainees, we keep it in our little bag of tricks. But in order to be certified to use it we have to first be able to get sprayed in the face and then fight our way through 5 different levels of attackers. Needless to say I'm NOT excited...I'll try to get on later tonight and let you know how it went. Wish me luck!!