R.I.P. Day 1

I took my umpteenth APFT this morning as part of R.I.P. My raw scores weren't great but my performance on the 2 mi. Run is improving and I am learning to pace myself better. I actually finished strong which is a rarity for me. Typically I sprint to start and nearly crawl in to finish. I am a hare.
Later that morning, all the new soldiers received briefings from the battalion commander and command sergeant major. I fought sleep the entirety of LTC Gubler's briefing. For some reason, CSM Thompson's briefing kept me wide awake the entire time. I think it may have been fear, but that is only a conjecture. The Command Sergeant Major is an interesting man. He desires to teach school after leaving the Army. He wants to teach history, ROTC, and Physical Education. He said commenting on his prospective teaching career, "The children of America will suffer!" I have little doubt of that. He seems to be an all right guy once you get to know him.
R.I.P. seems like it could actually be very cool. We go to the DMZ Friday I think.