RLP (Room, Locker, Personel Inspection)

Well, week four was a big week. They had RLP Inspections on Thursday.  If you didn't pass you had another inspection on Saturday.  Needless to say the past couple of days has been high stress. 

I got an email from Bryan earlier today letting me know the following:

That was such an adorable picture! So obviously we are able to use the computer right now. We went to another building today to do some surveys and study for an exam on Wed. There is a new Indoc class that came in today, so we can't use the computer lab on the 3rd floor of our dorms. This week was a rollercoaster. I failed the initial RLP inspection on Thursday, and then passed the 2nd one on Saturday. The drill instructor that inspected me the 2nd time is widely known as the toughest DI inspector at OCS. She hit me right off the bat with some made-up things (like boots not being shined, etc), which were completely bogus, but I think it was all to test my bearing and see how I'd react. I didn't flinch, and just shouted answers to questions at the top of my lungs (which apparently earns you favor in their eyes). Only 5 people out of the 62 in our class failed both inspections, and they have been rolled out of class. That's a pretty good percentage, apparently (he means a high percentage of candidates passing). Well, we are half-way to the Candi-O (candidate officer) phase, at which point we should get cell phone use, liberty, and all kinds of privileges. We might get off liason from the senior candi-o class this week, which means we'll be on our own all day, except for drill times, PT, and the occasional beatings. :) We changed dorms again, and are now in a new hallway. I have a new roommate, and he is great. He has prior military experience (9 years in the Navy), so he will be very helpful in studying for these exams. He also has lots of questions about the church, and God and religion in general, so we've already had some good conversations. Speaking of church, we went again today, it was just so nice to get into that peaceful environment. It really makes you appreciate what you have. Anyway, I should go (I think we're getting ready to head back to the dorms). I love you, and will talk to you a little later tonight, anyway!


-Bryan