Going to South Korea for a year (mil), what to expect?

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Tina

I like to be astute when it comes to new areas of living, I've come across some really immature forums, where the responses were unsavory and (as i'm sure of it, why people view American's as stupid). I'd like to know what's out there to explore, phrases to learn. and the best way to learn conversational language? I'd also like a recent review of customs to know from fellow military members done with their tour there. I'd don't want to offend when I explore with a battle buddy. A side note, I have a ton of unrelated siblings (I grew up with three other military men who I know as secondary dad's lol. They have daughters in the 14/16 range who love K-pop? They are begging me for memorabilia of their fave boy bands. D: I dunno where to start with that, but any info on fan stuff would be cool! They keep screaming EXO and Shiny at me on the cell phone...I feel old.) Thanks for all the input, much love!
I do not have of choice of whether or not to travel :/ I received orders a few months ago. I would love to make the most of it while I am abroad though :) (positive with the negative wink wink) Safe and effective like. Much love!
Oh man reading this, Those daughters are like my sisters lol! I have a dad from the army, one from the marines ( figurative) and a second from same (figurative). I gre up knowing these guys as my secondary dad's lol. They had kids who I baby sat on occasion. Their kids are like mine (mother hen almost haha) When they found out I was stationed to S. Korea they lost their minds. Except for the brother, he just rolled his eyes haha.

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As for the things for your daughters you should buy them bracelets, backpack, shirts of the kpop bands. That kpop group is spelled "SHINee" for future references (:

Is the sports mans guide Military - style Advanced 3 - day Assault Pack a good pack?

markellerb

i was looking at the pack and the reviews on the site are good. but i want to hear from some other people that have had this pack. what are the pros and cons? is the pack rugged? and would you suggest it? is it well made?

here is the link

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=561518

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I was a grunt in the Marines, and we had a different back, but here's something that is probably worth considering:

Such a pack may have been designed with compromises made on the assumption that the rigid plates of body armor will be present on the wearer the vast majority of time.

In addition, design compromises may have been made due to the assumption that most US Army Infantry (10th Mountain, etc, being exceptions that may also have unique packs as a result) units are mechanized and no longer expected to be capable of moving 100 miles on foot.

Such assumptions may result in a pack that is phenomenal for bearing weight while wearing SAPI plates, but not so ideal for someone not wearing rigid body armor, and a pack that fits phenomenally well when stacked in the back of a HMMWV or 7-ton but is slightly less ideal for moving 100 miles on foot as a result.

But, who knows.

For backpacking and hobbyist hiking, I'd look at what other backpackers and hobbyist hikers use - and not what troops use. Different equipment is tailored and specialized for different types of needs, and military packs are not designed for hikers with walking sticks and hiking shoes but instead designed for troops wearing combat boots & carrying rifles, mortar system base-plates, etc.

Get something designed for what you intend to do.

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