I am really happy to have been relieved from CQ duty for a second time. But allow me to briefly explain the first relief. My post about the mass punishment has a happy ending. I reported for duty and was relieved after arriving because I stepped up to volunteer to stay for duty after the CQ sergeant relieved the gaggle of males she put on one shift. Integrity goes a long way.

As for this evening I was relieved because one of my battles were caught by the "courtesy police"...I think that's what it's called... doing the wrong thing while on pass today. And another decided to do what he wanted and not show for CQ duty. So when I reported for CQ duty at 2145 for my 2200-2400 shift I was relieved after about 40 minutes into the shift because the two screw ups were assigned in my place for the rest of the night.

Future and current soldiers in training, do not forsake integrity and do not hesitate to volunteer when an NCO or officer calls for volunteers. Don't cut corners. Do every job to the best of your ability even when a drill sergeant or sergeant isn't around. Be a leader because your peers are always watching. Even the staunchest screw ups will at least acknowledge your level of integrity.