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Carlson completes basic training, AIT
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Army Pvt. Eric M. Carlson has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning in Columbus.  The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training.
 
During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions.  Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
 
The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area.
 
He is the son of Craig Carlson of Guyton and Cindy McMaster of Simpsonville, S.C.
 
The private is a 2007 graduate of Effingham County High School.
Weekend Fun in Effingham: Free Backpacks, Craft Night & Community Picnic
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Big smiles and free backpacks at Saturday’s 'Pack the Backpacks' event in Rincon. (Metro Newspaper Service)
Backpacks, paint splashes, and girls’ night out — there’s something for everyone in Effingham County this weekend and beyond! ✨ Check out our latest Events Calendar and make your plans.
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