Reading Lone Survivor has really opened my eyes to the absolute hell that the SEALs have to go through in training. In my reading this week, Marcus Luttrell flashes back to his days through the most anticipated week in training: Hell Week. Basically what it is is a whole week in which the teachers test your mental and physical ability through non stop drills and exercises.
The first night is kicked off by an infiltration of the camp by officers armed with blank-loaded assault rifles and fire hoses. After that, a three mile run down to the beach for exercises in the freezing Pacific. Meanwhile many men have quit by either refusing to cooperate or just fleeing the premises. Looking back, Luttrell appreciates the torture because it equipped him with the skills needed while fighting in the sweltering Afghanistan climate.
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Sounds interesting, Eli! Work on minimizing summary and keeping the focus on your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an exhilarating book. Sounds like a cool plot too. How hard do think that whole week was? Must of been crazy huh.
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