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Here I am qualifying on the M4 rifle. We had to shoot 20 rounds from the foxhole, ten kneeling, ten prone unsupported, 20 wearing an NBC mask (prone), and 30 at night.



I did qualify, but don't know what badge I got, yet.

Oh, and the day before I got a root canal.

And that morning I was on IV fluids. What I thought was stomach cramps from the 800 mg Motrin from the Dentist, was actually dehydration. I went from the zero range that morning ( shooting the weapon and adjusting the sights to make it hit the target where the shooter is aiming), directly to the dentist, where I had drills in my mouth, so could not drink for hours. when I went to the Troop Medical Clinic this morning for the stomach cramps that started the day before, he said it was from dehydration. I got some IV fluids and the cramps went away.

But after firing, the tooth was POUNDING with pain. So I took another motrin an hour ago. So far no stomach cramps:)

I go to the dentist again tomorrow for fillings and to start the crown process for the root canal. Sure wish I could get Hollywood teeth, too.


If you are not familiar with the M4, here is a comparison with the M16. The M16 is on top. The M4 is on bottom and is required for aviators to fly in country. No M4, then no piloting helicopters.

The round thing attached to the top of the weapon is a laser sight. It shines a red dot on the target. It, too, is adjusted to correct any aiming errors during the zeroing process.