BigK - Well, honestly I haven't had a chance to interact with locals in about a month, but the next time I do I'll certainly ask if they are slingers. In fact I think I'll take my sling with me and see what kind of "conversation" I can get into.
CA - Thanks for the critique on my stance. I've been playing around with different styles including the "Bray style" since you posted the video link. I think I'll lay off of that one though, when I tried it the rock sailed clear over the barriers to who-knows-where. I don't want to hurt anyone . . .the last thing we need are friendly fire injuries from rocks . . . Also, wouldn't you know, I have been questioned by pretty much everyone I work with. The consensus is that anytime I am out in the back of the compound alone, I'm out there with my "sling thing."
Mac - No, we're not lost, there is a lake in Baghdad that the army wants us to sail around. (just kidding). . .Not a tech (in the traditional military sense of the word), though my job title in the Navy does include the word technician. I suppose we would be more accurately defined as operators. I'm an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. You are right about bearings though, they would make great ammo. Unfortunately our truck has been running great(?) and I can't come up with any other excuse to bother the mechanics. I'm pretty content with my parking lot full of gravel anyway.