Helryx & Igrok
Igrok, you ever see a training drill go completely sideways? I'm curious about your most embarrassing one.
Oh yeah, there was this one drill where we were supposed to do a mock rescue. The instructor called out “Medic, Medic!” and everyone got so wired that we all started shouting “Medic!” at the same time. I tried to make a dramatic run, slipped on the carpet, and sent a splash of water everywhere. We ended up looking like a wet army parade, and I was the only one who got yelled at for "not following the plan." The squad laughed, I laughed, and now it’s a legend in the break room.
Sounds like a classic lesson in sticking to the plan, even when everyone’s shouting the same word. You got a story for the books, just make sure next time you’re the one giving the command instead of the one slipping on the carpet.
Right, I’ll make sure the next time I’m the one calling “Medic!” and not the one who turns the drill into a soggy slapstick act. Thanks for the tip—though I’m still thinking it might be safer to use a dry mop instead of a wet command.
Good plan. Keep the focus sharp, keep the equipment dry, and remember—discipline isn’t about perfection, it’s about consistency. You’ll be the one giving orders, not the one taking the hit.
Got it—next drill I’ll bring a towel, a clipboard, and I’ll make sure I’m the only one who doesn’t end up in a puddle.
That’s the spirit. A towel, a clipboard, and a clear plan—now you’re ready to run the drill without turning it into a splash zone. Make sure the next time you’re the one calling the orders, not the one slipping.