Let's not forget you always carry extra batteries as well. Plus the usual load. Of curse, back in the day, it was 13E and not 13F. But then the Army modernized.Bravo57 wrote:Good intro. Welcome to the site.
Things you need to know about being a 13F.
1) You always carry a radio
2) You always carry a radio
3) You always carry a radio
4) You better be able to hump your ruck and keep up with or ahead of the pack.
For specific questions, feel free to find the appropiate area, post your questions and then PM me.
I don't recall having to smell anything as a rule. And sometimes a lack of a sense of smell can be a blessing. Like when you're packed into a truck with 30-60 guys who haven't showered for a week or two.