So I'm assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado

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Posted: 4/15/2011 3:58:13 PM EDT

It's family weekend, just graduated basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Checked my AKO and im supposed to report to Ft. Carson by July 11th. AIT for 19D Cavalry Scout starts monday, and we graduate June 2nd. That leaves over a month from graduation till when I'm due for duty. I know we only get about two weeks leave after OSUT, but I don't have to report for over a month... I know my questions can be answered by my Cadre and Drill Sergeants when I get back next week... But WTF? I know they won't let me have that much time leave, so will I stay at Ft. Knox till a little over 2 weeks I'm supposed to report to Colorado? I'm going to 4th ID i know that, not too thrilled.. would rather go to Germany or Ft. Hood.. even Korea. What am I in for? I'm pretty sure 4th ID is deploying to Iraq this fall, but I'm not entirely sure since I can't find a clear cut answer on the internet.

Posted: 4/15/2011 4:37:54 PM EDT

[#1]

first off, congrats on graduation, nothing like that class smoke session in Cass A's
second, when you get ready TO PCS from Knox, they'll give you the full rundown. where, who, when, etc. don't sweat it. Orders can be and have been rescinded, updated, for a myriad of different reasons, even at 0 hour. Just roll with the punches. your BN S1 has a shit ton of soldiers leaving globally, every week or so, they'll square you away etc.
any confusion? ask questions. this isn't Training anymore, they're not gonna chew you out.
only stupid question is the one not asked but needed.

Posted: 4/15/2011 4:40:29 PM EDT

[#2]

Get used to asking your NCOs to square you away.

I won't answer your question. I can. But I won't. Because your Chain of Concern is your primary resource for this type of thing.

Be glad that you got Carson and not Hood.

Posted: 4/15/2011 4:48:17 PM EDT

[#3]

You'll like Carson. You'll sure like it a damn sight better than Hood, I
promise you.

Hope you're not in a div cav squadron, if those even exist now a days.

Your assignment will be what you make it. Nothing more, nothing less.
It's all up to you. If you want to report to your unit early, you can.
I reported early after just a week of leave. You
just sign into the AG unit, and they'll get you started.

Posted: 4/15/2011 4:49:40 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
It's family weekend, just graduated basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Checked my AKO and im supposed to report to Ft. Carson by July 11th. AIT for 19D Cavalry Scout starts monday, and we graduate June 2nd. That leaves over a month from graduation till when I'm due for duty. I know we only get about two weeks leave after OSUT, but I don't have to report for over a month... I know my questions can be answered by my Cadre and Drill Sergeants when I get back next week... But WTF? I know they won't let me have that much time leave, so will I stay at Ft. Knox till a little over 2 weeks I'm supposed to report to Colorado? I'm going to 4th ID i know that, not too thrilled.. would rather go to Germany or Ft. Hood.. even Korea. What am I in for? I'm pretty sure 4th ID is deploying to Iraq this fall, but I'm not entirely sure since I can't find a clear cut answer on the internet. Sorry for my horrible writing, I'm sitting in the hotel on my laptop taking advantage of happy hour and I probably sound like a moron but I would like to know if anyone had any useful information for me, thanks!

Well I only graduated basic, still have AIT to go

Posted: 4/15/2011 4:57:55 PM EDT

[#5]

I liked Carson for the 1.5 years that I was there. ETS'd from there in '93. Great post, CO is beautiful. Try to get out and see the sites when you can.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:00:42 PM EDT

[#6]

What troop are you in?

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:00:47 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Get used to asking your NCOs to square you away.

I won't answer your question. I can. But I won't. Because your Chain of Concern is your primary resource for this type of thing.

Be glad that you got Carson and not Hood.

+ 11ty billion
having been stationed at both you got the good end of the stick right now.
30 days for PCS is common.

Have you recieved your orders yet?
If you have read them very carefully for "early report is authorized"

, but Jack is right ask your NCOs to give you the no shit answer

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:02:31 PM EDT

[#8]

I was never military but I've been to Carson, Drum, Hood, and Riley.

Carson is by far the best. Colorado Springs is full of beautiful hottehs. Though navigating all areas of the base year round is a challenge.

Hood sucks worst of all of those.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:03:30 PM EDT

[#9]

I did some work out of Carson a few years back... C- Springs is a nice area, there will be a ton of shit for you to get into on your off time.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:03:55 PM EDT

[#10]

I'm going to 4th ID i know that, not too thrilled.. would rather go to
Germany or Ft. Hood.. even Korea. What am I in for? I'm pretty sure
4th ID is deploying to Iraq this fall, but I'm not entirely sure since I
can't find a clear cut answer on the internet.

Dude...you don't know how good you have it. Korea is abysmal, Germany is just getting back from AFG, Hood...wow.

4ID is not closing out Iraq. You need Paratroopers for that elite, dangerous mission.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:05:13 PM EDT

[#11]

check out the military forum and get your tank

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:09:23 PM EDT

[#12]

Fresh haircut before you report to get to your unit. And for the love of god stand at parade rest when you meet your 1SG. We are getting so many new guys and chaptering them out a month later. I would give anything to be at Carson instead of Riley but I'll be out soon enough anyways. Best of luck.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:10:59 PM EDT

[#13]

Ok I retract my statement wanting to go to Ft. Hood haha. So does anyone know when and where 4th ID is deploying? All I know at this moment from my AKO is that i need to report to Carson by July 11th.. and I finish OSUT the 2nd day of June.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:15:04 PM EDT

[#14]

The reason your orders say you are to report NLT 11 JUL 11, even though you are scheduled to graduate AIT on 02 JUN 11, is simple. It's because you're only scheduled to graduate on that date, you're not guaranteed to graduate on that date (or any date, for that matter). It simply builds in a little room in case you bolo and get dropped into a later class. If you do graduate on time, you should recieve your two weeks leave and will then be told to report into FT Carson once your leave is over.

Congrats on graduating basic and have fun in AIT.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:15:14 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Ok I retract my statement wanting to go to Ft. Hood haha. So does anyone know when and where 4th ID is deploying? All I know at this moment from my AKO is that i need to report to Carson by July 11th.. and I finish OSUT the 2nd day of June.

Even if we did know when they were deploying, it's not somthing you
want to put on a public forum....OPSEC there, young trooper.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:16:48 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Fresh haircut before you report to get to your unit. And for the love of god stand at parade rest when you meet your 1SG. We are getting so many new guys and chaptering them out a month later. I would give anything to be at Carson instead of Riley but I'll be out soon enough anyways. Best of luck.

I always maintain my bearing.. I still stand at parade rest when my drills say i can relax haha.. well most of the time

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:21:42 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Fresh haircut before you report to get to your unit. And for the love of god stand at parade rest when you meet your 1SG. We are getting so many new guys and chaptering them out a month later. I would give anything to be at Carson instead of Riley but I'll be out soon enough anyways. Best of luck.

I always maintain my bearing.. I still stand at parade rest when my drills say i can relax haha.. well most of the time

Are they Black & Deckers or Makitas? Those NCO's to whom you refer are Drill Sergeants, not Drills. Now, do some pushups for disrespecting some of my fellow NCO's.

And don't feel bad about getting smoked over the internet. I once got smoked from 1000 miles away whiloe at Jump School. I sent my recruiter a post card, on which I called him a leg. One of the other recruiters saw it and made a call into one of the ABN School cadre members for my company. The two of them were battle buddies and had been each other's best man. SGT ABN had me doing flutterkicks in his office on behalf of his buddy. FML.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:25:38 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Fresh haircut before you report to get to your unit. And for the love of god stand at parade rest when you meet your 1SG. We are getting so many new guys and chaptering them out a month later. I would give anything to be at Carson instead of Riley but I'll be out soon enough anyways. Best of luck.

I always maintain my bearing.. I still stand at parade rest when my drills say i can relax haha.. well most of the time

If you're single, Ft. Cartoon is the shiznitz. College girls galore. Four seasons and some of the best hunting in the world. I miss the place immensely.

I highly recommend the Golden Bee, if it is still there.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:35:20 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
The reason your orders say you are to report NLT 11 JUL 11, even though you are scheduled to graduate AIT on 02 JUN 11, is simple. It's because you're only scheduled to graduate on that date, you're not guaranteed to graduate on that date (or any date, for that matter). It simply builds in a little room in case you bolo and get dropped into a later class. If you do graduate on time, you should recieve your two weeks leave and will then be told to report into FT Carson once your leave is over.

Congrats on graduating basic and have fun in AIT.

When we graduated in '03 for 11B, those on Active Duty were given their 2 weeks leave and the opportunity to get another 2 weeks leave by signing up for "Hometown Recruiting" where you went to the local recruiters office of your hometown and worked with them for 2 weeks, helping try to recruit people while getting some extra time at home. Do they still do this? And if so, I wonder if that's why the extra 2 weeks as well.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:43:51 PM EDT

[#20]

Haven't been there in many years. You could do a lot worse though. Nice area as I recall.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:44:08 PM EDT

[#21]

You will like Ft. Carson and the Springs area. During WWII there was a German POW camp there. The Germans liked it so much, a lot of them moved back to the Springs after the war.

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:46:25 PM EDT

[#22]

Colorado is an outdoorsman's wet dream. Hell, do things right, and you can hunt some fine elk on Carson.

And yes, the Golden Bee is still here, and "buzzing".

Posted: 4/15/2011 5:51:08 PM EDT

[#23]

Congrats and don't stress.

You're not actually going to Ft. Carson until the airplane you are riding in has it's wheels up after take off.

What I'm saying is, never think that just because the Army says this is what you're doing today that it won't be different tomorrow.

Posted: 4/15/2011 6:05:55 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Hood sucks worst of all of those.

How come everyone that I knew from Hood loved it until I got here?

This shithole came highly recommended.

I would have taken Riley if it weren't for a woman...

Learned that lesson...

Posted: 4/15/2011 6:15:22 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
It's family weekend, just graduated basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Checked my AKO and im supposed to report to Ft. Carson by July 11th. AIT for 19D Cavalry Scout starts monday, and we graduate June 2nd. That leaves over a month from graduation till when I'm due for duty. I know we only get about two weeks leave after OSUT, but I don't have to report for over a month... I know my questions can be answered by my Cadre and Drill Sergeants when I get back next week... But WTF? I know they won't let me have that much time leave, so will I stay at Ft. Knox till a little over 2 weeks I'm supposed to report to Colorado? I'm going to 4th ID i know that, not too thrilled.. would rather go to Germany or Ft. Hood.. even Korea. What am I in for? I'm pretty sure 4th ID is deploying to Iraq this fall, but I'm not entirely sure since I can't find a clear cut answer on the internet. Sorry for my horrible writing, I'm sitting in the hotel on my laptop taking advantage of happy hour and I probably sound like a moron but I would like to know if anyone had any useful information for me, thanks!

Thanks for your service , log out then back in and enjoy BOTD.

oh.. and keep your head down.

Posted: 4/15/2011 6:17:36 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Hood sucks worst of all of those.

How come everyone that I knew from Hood loved it until I got here?

This shithole came highly recommended.

I would have taken Riley if it weren't for a woman...

Learned that lesson...

I actually didn't mind Hood a great deal. Hell, I still live around there.

I would've just rather have been at Carson.

Posted: 4/15/2011 6:23:10 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
And yes, the Golden Bee is still here, and "buzzing".

Man, I'm gonna have to take a road trip up there. It's only a six hour drive.

The Golden Bee was the place to pick up on the local college cooz.

Wonder what my wife will think

Posted: 4/15/2011 7:06:32 PM EDT

[#28]

Thanks for your service..

Posted: 4/15/2011 7:16:25 PM EDT

[#29]

We've got some members at Carson...

Posted: 4/15/2011 7:20:47 PM EDT

[#30]

Ft. Carson is nice. I met my wife in Colorado Springs some 20 years ago.

4th MP CO, 4th ID. Represent!

Posted: 4/15/2011 7:34:07 PM EDT

[#31]

Thanks for your service........and Colorado is the finest state in the union

Posted: 4/15/2011 7:52:40 PM EDT

[#32]

Welcome!

Beers if your in Denver.

Thanks for your service.

Posted: 4/15/2011 8:46:12 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Fresh haircut before you report to get to your unit. And for the love of god stand at parade rest when you meet your 1SG. We are getting so many new guys and chaptering them out a month later. I would give anything to be at Carson instead of Riley but I'll be out soon enough anyways. Best of luck.

I always maintain my bearing.. I still stand at parade rest when my drills say i can relax haha.. well most of the time

Are they Black & Deckers or Makitas? Those NCO's to whom you refer are Drill Sergeants, not Drills. Now, do some pushups for disrespecting some of my fellow NCO's.

And don't feel bad about getting smoked over the internet. I once got smoked from 1000 miles away whiloe at Jump School. I sent my recruiter a post card, on which I called him a leg. One of the other recruiters saw it and made a call into one of the ABN School cadre members for my company. The two of them were battle buddies and had been each other's best man. SGT ABN had me doing flutterkicks in his office on behalf of his buddy. FML.

sorry, didn't mean any disrespect. I know nothing is set in stone in the Army but hopefully I get to go to Carson.

Posted: 4/15/2011 8:59:07 PM EDT

[#34]

Meh.

I was "Umbrella'ed" under Ft. Carson, and had to go there for paperwork and stuff, but was actually stationed in Aurora.

Carson was one of the better Army posts I have been to, but it is still an Army post.

Posted: 4/15/2011 9:05:27 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:

Quoted:
It's family weekend, just graduated basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Checked my AKO and im supposed to report to Ft. Carson by July 11th. AIT for 19D Cavalry Scout starts monday, and we graduate June 2nd. That leaves over a month from graduation till when I'm due for duty. I know we only get about two weeks leave after OSUT, but I don't have to report for over a month... I know my questions can be answered by my Cadre and Drill Sergeants when I get back next week... But WTF? I know they won't let me have that much time leave, so will I stay at Ft. Knox till a little over 2 weeks I'm supposed to report to Colorado? I'm going to 4th ID i know that, not too thrilled.. would rather go to Germany or Ft. Hood.. even Korea. What am I in for? I'm pretty sure 4th ID is deploying to Iraq this fall, but I'm not entirely sure since I can't find a clear cut answer on the internet. Sorry for my horrible writing, I'm sitting in the hotel on my laptop taking advantage of happy hour and I probably sound like a moron but I would like to know if anyone had any useful information for me, thanks!

Thanks for your service , log out then back in and enjoy BOTD.

oh.. and keep your head down.

Wow thanks alot man, that's awesome. And thanks to everyone for the kind words. I wasn't looking for a date when 4th ID was leavin jus curious where there next theater was. I'll have to meet up with you Carson guys when I get to colorado for drinks. Hmm now I need an avatar and a tank

Posted: 4/15/2011 9:14:09 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Fresh haircut before you report to get to your unit. And for the love of god stand at parade rest when you meet your 1SG. We are getting so many new guys and chaptering them out a month later. I would give anything to be at Carson instead of Riley but I'll be out soon enough anyways. Best of luck.

I always maintain my bearing.. I still stand at parade rest when my drills say i can relax haha.. well most of the time

Are they Black & Deckers or Makitas? Those NCO's to whom you refer are Drill Sergeants, not Drills. Now, do some pushups for disrespecting some of my fellow NCO's.

And don't feel bad about getting smoked over the internet. I once got smoked from 1000 miles away whiloe at Jump School. I sent my recruiter a post card, on which I called him a leg. One of the other recruiters saw it and made a call into one of the ABN School cadre members for my company. The two of them were battle buddies and had been each other's best man. SGT ABN had me doing flutterkicks in his office on behalf of his buddy. FML.

sorry, didn't mean any disrespect. I know nothing is set in stone in the Army but hopefully I get to go to Carson.

When you report to your unit tell your first sargent that you will be taking over as a team leader in your platoon. He will more than likely be taken back by your request, but will be impressed by your ballsy show of taking the initiative and you might even get a promotion waiver.

Posted: 4/16/2011 12:24:58 AM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Fresh haircut before you report to get to your unit. And for the love of god stand at parade rest when you meet your 1SG. We are getting so many new guys and chaptering them out a month later. I would give anything to be at Carson instead of Riley but I'll be out soon enough anyways. Best of luck.

I always maintain my bearing.. I still stand at parade rest when my drills say i can relax haha.. well most of the time

Are they Black & Deckers or Makitas? Those NCO's to whom you refer are Drill Sergeants, not Drills. Now, do some pushups for disrespecting some of my fellow NCO's.

And don't feel bad about getting smoked over the internet. I once got smoked from 1000 miles away whiloe at Jump School. I sent my recruiter a post card, on which I called him a leg. One of the other recruiters saw it and made a call into one of the ABN School cadre members for my company. The two of them were battle buddies and had been each other's best man. SGT ABN had me doing flutterkicks in his office on behalf of his buddy. FML.

sorry, didn't mean any disrespect. I know nothing is set in stone in the Army but hopefully I get to go to Carson.

When you report to your unit tell your first sargent that you will be taking over as a team leader in your platoon. He will more than likely be taken back by your request, but will be impressed by your ballsy show of taking the initiative and you might even get a promotion waiver.

Also, tell him that you did really well in the commo classes in OSUT, so you want to be an RTO. Specifically, tell him you want to hump the Troop's PRC/E-8.

Posted: 4/16/2011 1:30:46 AM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Fresh haircut before you report to get to your unit. And for the love of god stand at parade rest when you meet your 1SG. We are getting so many new guys and chaptering them out a month later. I would give anything to be at Carson instead of Riley but I'll be out soon enough anyways. Best of luck.

I always maintain my bearing.. I still stand at parade rest when my drills say i can relax haha.. well most of the time

Are they Black & Deckers or Makitas? Those NCO's to whom you refer are Drill Sergeants, not Drills. Now, do some pushups for disrespecting some of my fellow NCO's.

And don't feel bad about getting smoked over the internet. I once got smoked from 1000 miles away whiloe at Jump School. I sent my recruiter a post card, on which I called him a leg. One of the other recruiters saw it and made a call into one of the ABN School cadre members for my company. The two of them were battle buddies and had been each other's best man. SGT ABN had me doing flutterkicks in his office on behalf of his buddy. FML.

sorry, didn't mean any disrespect. I know nothing is set in stone in the Army but hopefully I get to go to Carson.

When you report to your unit tell your first sargent that you will be taking over as a team leader in your platoon. He will more than likely be taken back by your request, but will be impressed by your ballsy show of taking the initiative and you might even get a promotion waiver.

Also, tell him that you did really well in the commo classes in OSUT, so you want to be an RTO. Specifically, tell him you want to hump the Troop's PRC/E-8.

Then ask the Command Sergeant Major to meet you at the S4 shop to request some E-9 Remover.

Posted: 4/16/2011 2:15:29 AM EDT

[#39]

You can report early - your report date is a NLT -

Here's some advice - take a week or 10 days - don't even take the full two weeks - you don't want to start out in the hole.

Get some leave that you keep on the books for emergency - I have 30 days I try to keep banked - but even as a young Solider I would encourage you to try and keep at least 15 days on the books.

Good on you young man for serving your country when so many won't. Enjoy 4th ID and Carson.

Posted: 4/16/2011 5:33:16 AM EDT

[#40]

H,aHaha! I had to hump the radio during the ftx, but that was the only thing in the pack. I can't wait to find out what exact troop i'll be in. Does Carson have a Stryker brigade? All of my Drill Sergeants say they are pieces of shit... the Bradley too. A couple of them are reclassed from 19k's though. I was planning on going down early, I wanted to try and get a new (used) car first because my piece of shit '98 grand am probably wont make it from Maryland to Colorado and I want to bring my guns with me. Im going to have to keep them locked in the armory though aren't I since ill be in the barracks and not my own house

Posted: 4/16/2011 5:49:32 AM EDT

[#41]

Quoted:

Quoted:
It's family weekend, just graduated basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Checked my AKO and im supposed to report to Ft. Carson by July 11th. AIT for 19D Cavalry Scout starts monday, and we graduate June 2nd. That leaves over a month from graduation till when I'm due for duty. I know we only get about two weeks leave after OSUT, but I don't have to report for over a month... I know my questions can be answered by my Cadre and Drill Sergeants when I get back next week... But WTF? I know they won't let me have that much time leave, so will I stay at Ft. Knox till a little over 2 weeks I'm supposed to report to Colorado? I'm going to 4th ID i know that, not too thrilled.. would rather go to Germany or Ft. Hood.. even Korea. What am I in for? I'm pretty sure 4th ID is deploying to Iraq this fall, but I'm not entirely sure since I can't find a clear cut answer on the internet. Sorry for my horrible writing, I'm sitting in the hotel on my laptop taking advantage of happy hour and I probably sound like a moron but I would like to know if anyone had any useful information for me, thanks!

Well I only graduated basic, still have AIT to go

Don't deltas do OSUT anymore? Are you not Active Duty? If you are going to Carson from Knox––––––––––> you are done

Posted: 4/16/2011 5:52:04 AM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:
H,aHaha! I had to hump the radio during the ftx, but that was the only thing in the pack. I can't wait to find out what exact troop i'll be in. Does Carson have a Stryker brigade? All of my Drill Sergeants say they are pieces of shit... the Bradley too. A couple of them are reclassed from 19k's though. I was planning on going down early, I wanted to try and get a new (used) car first because my piece of shit '98 grand am probably wont make it from Maryland to Colorado and I want to bring my guns with me. Im going to have to keep them locked in the armory though aren't I since ill be in the barracks and not my own house

I think he wanted to know which troop of the 5/15 you graduated from.

if you are being attached to the infantry, you will not be in a troop.

Posted: 4/16/2011 5:53:58 AM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:

Quoted:
It's family weekend, just graduated basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Checked my AKO and im supposed to report to Ft. Carson by July 11th. AIT for 19D Cavalry Scout starts monday, and we graduate June 2nd. That leaves over a month from graduation till when I'm due for duty. I know we only get about two weeks leave after OSUT, but I don't have to report for over a month... I know my questions can be answered by my Cadre and Drill Sergeants when I get back next week... But WTF? I know they won't let me have that much time leave, so will I stay at Ft. Knox till a little over 2 weeks I'm supposed to report to Colorado? I'm going to 4th ID i know that, not too thrilled.. would rather go to Germany or Ft. Hood.. even Korea. What am I in for? I'm pretty sure 4th ID is deploying to Iraq this fall, but I'm not entirely sure since I can't find a clear cut answer on the internet. Sorry for my horrible writing, I'm sitting in the hotel on my laptop taking advantage of happy hour and I probably sound like a moron but I would like to know if anyone had any useful information for me, thanks!

Well I only graduated basic, still have AIT to go

Don't deltas do OSUT anymore? If you are going to Carson from Knox––––––––––> you are done

Yes deltas do OSUT, I just have a bad habit of reffering to black and gold phase as AIT

Posted: 4/16/2011 5:56:23 AM EDT

[#44]

So you haven't done black and gold, but you are going to Carson?

Posted: 4/16/2011 5:57:55 AM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:

Quoted:
H,aHaha! I had to hump the radio during the ftx, but that was the only thing in the pack. I can't wait to find out what exact troop i'll be in. Does Carson have a Stryker brigade? All of my Drill Sergeants say they are pieces of shit... the Bradley too. A couple of them are reclassed from 19k's though. I was planning on going down early, I wanted to try and get a new (used) car first because my piece of shit '98 grand am probably wont make it from Maryland to Colorado and I want to bring my guns with me. Im going to have to keep them locked in the armory though aren't I since ill be in the barracks and not my own house

I think he wanted to know which troop of the 5/15 you graduated from.

if you are being attached to the infantry, you will not be in a troop.

Ohh i'm in 2/398 cav. 5/15 is across the street near Olive theater and the PX. My barracks are right next to the Marine mechanics training there.

Posted: 4/16/2011 6:00:42 AM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
So you haven't done black and gold, but you are going to Carson?

I'm reporting to Ft. Carson, hopefully I am stationed there as well.

Posted: 4/16/2011 6:03:12 AM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:
H,aHaha! I had to hump the radio during the ftx, but that was the only thing in the pack. I can't wait to find out what exact troop i'll be in. Does Carson have a Stryker brigade? All of my Drill Sergeants say they are pieces of shit... the Bradley too. A couple of them are reclassed from 19k's though. I was planning on going down early, I wanted to try and get a new (used) car first because my piece of shit '98 grand am probably wont make it from Maryland to Colorado and I want to bring my guns with me. Im going to have to keep them locked in the armory though aren't I since ill be in the barracks and not my own house

as a unit armorer of three years i recommend you leave your guns at home if possible.

storing them in your unit arms room is a huge hassle for you and your armorer and they will more than likely not maintain them for you.

If you ever want to sign them out you need written permission from the CO.

They become army property and are put on the CO's property book. corrected
The armorer will prob hate you for it. And that's not a man you want to piss off.

Even as an armorer i left my shit at home thats how much of a pain it was.

Good luck to you, carson is the shit. Much better than staring at pine trees in NC

ETA: you also will be calling in an armorer on his time off to sign anything out. and you can only have them for the day so he has to come in twice

Posted: 4/16/2011 6:06:04 AM EDT

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So you haven't done black and gold, but you are going to Carson?

I'm reporting to Ft. Carson, hopefully I am stationed there as well.

I took the same trail years ago. What I mean is, if you are doing OSUT––it is all at Knox. When you "graduate" the next place you PCS to is your permanent duty station. AIT is over...........

Posted: 4/16/2011 6:08:38 AM EDT

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I read in the military forum here they are building a POW range at Carson. Speaking of the vet forum, could someone direct me to how I go about gettting a tank

Posted: 4/16/2011 6:08:43 AM EDT

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would rather go to Germany or Ft. Hood.. even Korea.

You have no idea want you are talking about.

Eidt. Anyways, I'm stationed at Carson. Awesome place.

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