My Journey As a Cavalry Scout

Mixed Emotions

Mixed Emotions.

With a week until OSUT I definitely have mixed emotions regarding the whole situation. Yes, i will miss a whole bunch of people. Yes, on the flip side, i will not miss any people. Not to sound like an asshole but no matter what there will be people who try to bring you down. They don’t mean to but just through their actions and habits their decisions can consequently bring you down.

Moreover, who doesn’t enjoy talking about themselves even a little bit. I’ve been used to talking about myself somewhat through sports and what not. But, there is a point where it is extremely annoying. When I see people or when I go out I tell them in in school. It’s getting frustrating answering the same questions over and over.

Lastly, this will more than likely be my last post for awhile. Also, for future soldiers or others that are interested in what OSUT is like I will make sure to jot down notes in order to answer those questions with my next post.

In the time being have a beer or two for me, play some my favorite songs at your next party, kiss your crush, and with that..

I will see you this summer!

3 months ago

Goodbyes

Growing up in a small town you rarely have to say goodbye. In reality everyone sticks around because it is comfortable. Let’s be honest, who really likes change? Who is willing to do something that gets themselves out of their comfort zone? I hate saying goodbye because i feel like i don’t mean it due to he fact that i am used to seeing the person again in three weeks. Goodbyes suck especially when it involves the ones you love.

Also, feel like media has distorted our views on using goodbye. Most goodbyes i have seen involved rain and music neither of those happened just me sitting on my couch with a note and the memories of spending so much time together.

Goodbyes suck.

Your blog idea inspired me to make this. I've never had a tumblr so I don't really know what I'm doing, but I am leaving for OSUT for the mos 19d within 80 days as well. I'm going to follow your posts as a way of getting information, and you never know, one day we may be getting each other's backs. Hooah future scout.

andrew-19d

Good to hear man odds are we are on the same timeline. Hopefully, we can help out future cav scouts with our posts.

5 months ago

First Post

I am currently less than 80 days away from departing for OSUT (One Station Unit Training) as an E-3 private. OSUT is simply he combination of basic training and my AIT (Advanced Individual Training) all at one location. I cannot tell you exact dates and location of my training due to UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) laws.

My reasoning behind starting and hopefully keeping this blog is to keep friends, family, and future soldiers up to speed on what i am doing. Personally, I have done a ridiculous amount of research involving pre and post military life, what OSUT is like, job descriptions, and the views of other MOS’s (Military Occupational Specialties) of the Cavalry. From the blogs, message boards, and other resources i have found posts from Cavalry Scouts few and far between. I figured that i will do the favor to any future solider interested in following this MOS a favor and tell you the most i can about my journey.

I have always thought about joining the military but I always had many excuses to not follow through with it. I am currently 3 years out of high school and i have nothing to show from it besides drunken pictures on Facebook and some stories about the dumb shit I have done with my friends in order to impress girls in order to hopefully get lucky. I have changed my major more times than I can count and still do not know what i want to do with my life. It’s gone from business, to criminal justice, to physical ed, and to this day i still am not sure.

Not knowing what I wanted to do with my life is what originally brought me into the recruiters office. The common perception of the Army that most people have is that the fuck ups, criminals, and scum who do not know what to do after high school enlist to go blow some shit up and chase foreign girls for 3 years before coming back home to the same old town. The combination of not knowing what I plan on doing with my life, financial benefits, ability to travel, and the pride that comes with serving are the main reasons i decided to sign the contract.

This some background to my decision to join and what the purpose of this blog. I hope to keep this up the best I can to help answer some questions for my friends, family, and future soldiers.

Thanks,

Future Soldier Jordan Bagley