Guns:
Roth is right. It's a mind game, pal. You're going to be stripped down as an individual and molded into a "unit." But, knowledge is power. And, as long as you know what's going on, you're going to be just fine.
Kiddo, I couldn't be prouder of you if you were my own. I also hope that you'll be wearing the green when my son comes out of Quantico in a few years. He'll need a seasoned NCO like you'll be to show him the ropes and teach him when to duck.
God speed, my friend.
Fnord