You get used to big booms. I spent some time working on a military post where large caliber guns were tested regularly. The first time one went off while I was outside, I was in a crouch looking around before remembering where I was. By the time I left the contract, I would notice when a boom happened, you really can’t ignore it, but it was just a “oh, they are shooting again” reaction and not a “holy fuck, what was that?” like the first time.
Is this image real? Are those guys so badass that they just chit chat while this massive munition explodes behind them? Are they so desensitized?
I’d probably defecate a little bit everytime that gun went off…
You get used to big booms. I spent some time working on a military post where large caliber guns were tested regularly. The first time one went off while I was outside, I was in a crouch looking around before remembering where I was. By the time I left the contract, I would notice when a boom happened, you really can’t ignore it, but it was just a “oh, they are shooting again” reaction and not a “holy fuck, what was that?” like the first time.
Month 1 of the mortar alarms going off you go to the nearest shelter and sit until the all clear.
Month 3 you go to your room first, or if already there you take your time getting some snacks and a cell phone or gameboy to pass the time.
Month 5 you don’t even bother leaving your room unless your unit is known to have someone check trailer to trailer.
Month 7 you get so fed up with the mortar alarm that you go AWOL just to hunt down and slaughter the prick whos launching them.
Month 9 you are now the mortar guy.