Im totally stoked to be alive!
So last night after a long day at the motor pool, I began my journey to the rustamiyah dining facility... On the way I heard possibly the most heart breaking sound of my life... BOOOOOOOOOOOM! Oh are you serious... I muttered to myself as I ducked into a bunker... After subsequent explosions I decided that I was going to be there for awhile, so I did the only logical thing, and smoked a cigarette... Upon completion of lung toxification, I noticed that Alpha Company's 1st Sergeant was in the same bunker as I... "Hey 1st Sergeant," I said with a grin. "Are you tryin to get back to our AO?" He replied that he was, and after a short bunker to bunker run I had made it back to my building... I asked the 1st Sergeant to please radio up to the TOC that I was safe and sound. He replied that he would, and promptly took off to perform his 1st Sergeantly duties... After several hours and a few more cigarettes, I was back with my buddies, safe and sound in our hardened home... It was not until this morning that I found that my continued existence was never reported last night, and that most everyone was wondering, "What in the world happened to McCool?" Well all I am fine, thanks for your concern... I will try to keep you updated as often as I can... and now for your reading pleasure, here are "Murphy's Laws of Combat"...
1. You are not Superman.
2.If its stupid but works, it isnt stupid.
3.Dont look conspicuous, it draws fire.
4.When in doubt empty your magazine.
5.Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you are.
6.Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.
7.If your attack is going really well, its an ambush.
8.No plan survives first contact intact.
9.All five second grenade fuses will burn down in three seconds.
10.Try to look unimportant, cause the enemy may be low on ammo.
11.If you are forward of your position the artillery will fall short.
12.The enemy diversion you are ignoring is the main attack.
13.The important things are always simple.
14. The sinple things are always hard.
15.The easy way is always mined.
16.If you are short of everything except the enemy, you are in combat.
17.When you have secured an area, dont forget to tell the enemy.
18.Friendly fire---- isnt.
19.Incoming fire has the right of way.
20.If the enemy is in range, so are you.
21.No combat ready unit has ever passed inspection.
22.Beer math is: Two beers times 37 men = 49 cases...
23.Body count math is: Two insurgents, plus one portable, plus two pigs = 37 enemy KIA
24.Two things that must be together to work usually cant be shipped together.
25.Radios will fail as soon as you need fire support desperately.
26.Anything you do can get you shot, including doing nothing.
27.Tracers work both ways.
28.The only thing more accurate than incoming enemy fire, is incoming friendly fire.
29.If its tough for the enemy to get in, it'll be tough for you to get out.
30.If you take more than your fair share of objectives, you will have more than your fair share of objectives for the enemy to take.
31.When both sides are convinced they are about to lose, they are both right.
32.Professional soldiers are predictable, but the world is full of amateurs.
33. Murphy was infantry...
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Hi Matt,
I have been following the story, blogs, etc. about what happened to you and I just wanted to say thank you for serving for us! I am very happy that you will make a full recovery and can even joke around while doing it! There are lots of people who are rooting for you and we look forward to you coming back to blog once you are better! Your dad has been giving us all updates and we look forward to more. Keep your spirits up! --Kari
Hey Matthew,
I just got the prayer request on the church's prayer chain that you were injured. A lot of us are praying for you! We are trusting the Lord with your healing and good recovery. Be safe! Blessings.
Matt, many prayers for your speedy recovery. Thanks for your blog from the front lines. You mean more to us than you know and I can safely say I speak for many who do not post here. May you and your family be blessed in this time and looking forward to having you home safe and sound. Godspeed to you and yours.
Hey Soldier, come home safely. You are one smart cookie...you can spell and shoot. God Bless You, hurry home.
Hi Matt,
We're praying for your speedy recovery and know you will pull through just fine; how can you not with all your family and friends praying for you! We're so proud of you, God Bless - Dale and Claudine
Hey Matt,
Remember the moves from the movie Kung Pow Fist and you will be alright ;) (I remember watching this movie with you at Grandma Rita's one Saturday morning). I don't know where you can find some gopher numchucks but I'm sure you can improvise :P Also watch out for those black belt cows lol. Hope you feel better soon! - Jenny
just heard you got hurt hope you get well soon,thank you for your service and blog,hope to see you on it soon.much love to you and your family.
Get well soon and come home for a much needed break. You are in our prayers.
Wow hang in there mccool.........your in my prayers...............
Here's hoping for a quick recovery, mccool.
Come home soon.
Tehachapi Soldier Injured By IED.
http://www.turnto23.com/news/15723225/detail.html
My prayers are with you. Thank you for your service to our country.
Thank you for your great post... my favorite is Beer Math my husband is a home brewer and he would appreciate that one. Thank you for everything you are doing and I wish you a very safe return soon!!
Glad you have still have kept your sense of humor. It helps when all h@ll breaks lose.
lol...number three was hard for our foster son. He stands 6'8" and is about 300#'s. But he did 3 tours and came home each time, I guess he learned the art of "hunkerin' down". Keep on hunkerin' Matt!
Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and appreciate what you are doing for us.
Hope your time there flies by.
Matt thanks for the update. Better you then me. Be safe.
My favorite is 10.Try to look unimportant, cause the enemy may be low on ammo
That my friend is a good rule to live by.
Hi Matt, I am so thankful you are ok. Keep the good spirits ok? Know there are a whole lot of people at home praying for you and keeping you in their thoughts. I enjoyed reading about the Murphy's Law of Combat. My husband is Army brat and ROTC so he can appreciate this too.
We here at home are anticipating the arrival of one of our own, Wesley Barrientos, who is in Walter Reed right now. You can read his story on KGET 17 website. He is an inspiration. The Bakersfield High School band is leaving the end of the month to go there and play for him and others in the hospital. I hope to meet him when he gets home. And I hope to meet you too when you get home.
Thinking of you.
Carla
Amazing how many of those laws can be said for civilian life as well! Keep the posts coming :)
I'm so glad that you are safe. Thanks so much for posting. I enjoyed reading:) Continue to be safe and know that my family appreciates your service.
Glad to hear you're still with us. I enjoyed your post. :) Keep up the good work!!
Glad to see you are ok and also that you still have a sense of humor.