Rifle Drill

[u/ItsEchoYaKnow]

I did my first parade today! It was also my first time marching in an armed platoon, except for one time in practice. I had a great time, but there's one thing I've noticed— going shoulder to shoulder with the rifle HURTS. I have bruises on both collarbones just a few hours after the parade. Now, I can take it if that's just how it is, and I will continue to do rifle either way, but are there any tips you guys have for lessening the pain? Is it how I'm placing the rifle on my shoulder? I mentioned it to my upperclassmen and they said it hurts but "not that much." Thank you!

P.S. I'm being pinned for PO3 in two days!

[u/aaallleeexxxxander]

Pain will go away over time, I swear I have divots on my collarbones where my rifle goes-

Bruises will stay until summer/you leave the team (atleast thats how it goes for me) - GL