As a 25S, how likely is it that I will be stationed in Fort Hood if I request that on my "dream sheet" as my first duty station?

2017-10-27T02:18:05-04:00

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2017 2:44 AM

2017-10-27T02:44:22-04:00

Fort Hood is a pretty easy assignment to get. That being said, assignments are at the needs of the Army and anything can happen. Just depends on how much branch wants to work with you.

Response by SSG James Behnke made Oct 27 at 2017 3:18 AM

2017-10-27T03:18:19-04:00

Well, it is Fort Hood. The largest base in the Continental US. I'm sure they need a lot of soldiers. However, that question would best be directed to your Branch Manager.

Response by SGT Chris Stephens made Oct 27 at 2017 7:42 PM

2017-10-27T19:42:53-04:00

I remember dream sheets. They were just that for me because of the needs of the Army.

Response by SSG Kenneth Lanning made Nov 7 at 2017 4:33 AM

2017-11-07T04:33:40-05:00

Very likely...Hood is always needing 25S's

Response by SPC Seth Kelso made Nov 9 at 2017 1:18 PM

2017-11-09T13:18:50-05:00

Depends on if you are trained in tac or strat...if you are strat it's unlikely if tac you have a good chance at getting it.

Response by CPL Jay Strickland made Nov 11 at 2017 12:28 AM

2017-11-11T00:28:44-05:00

Very likely but for the love of God do not Request Hood.

Response by CPL Jay Strickland made Nov 11 at 2017 12:40 AM

2017-11-11T00:40:39-05:00

Hello private Kim I would like to give an answer tied to your MOS now. So your MOS is divided into two fields Strategic (indoors 30+ft antennas) and Tactical(out doors 8 ft antenna). How this works is in AIT you will have a slightly longer AIT for those selected to go Strategic. To my knowledge Fort Hood does not have a strategic satellite communications site. Before you pull strings to get into the Tactical assignment be aware those of us who went Strategic have far better post military careers because the equipment is commercial off the self and you will work with more contractors and vendors who can set you up with a job.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2017 1:54 PM

2017-12-21T13:54:11-05:00

As a 25S, I really enjoy the job. I'm NG, but have completed IST to work with Phoenix and gain deployment experience. My understanding with AD, your duty station is based on 1.) needs of military 2.) maritial status 3.) your level of competency...learn your job, do it well, and you will open up options.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2017 2:01 PM

2017-12-21T14:01:00-05:00

Probably fairly good. I don't know of too many people that actually request FT Hood, and there are two ESBs (62d and 57th) there not including all the maneuver units that may have 25S positions.

Response by SPC Marnell Thomas made Jan 3 at 2018 5:48 AM

2018-01-03T05:48:54-05:00

I say 50:50 chance

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2018 3:09 PM

2018-02-18T15:09:32-05:00

It’s just as easy to get to Hood as any other large base. If it is your first assignment, you are going where they need you.

Response by SP5 Willis Scott made Feb 24 at 2018 2:35 PM

2018-02-24T14:35:12-05:00

Pretty good chance I would say. Ft. Hood is a large base.

Response by SPC Tommy Moore made Apr 3 at 2018 10:33 AM

2018-04-03T10:33:40-04:00

It's a pretty good bet. I was there for th whole time I was in. I would however highly suggest going somewhere else. Depends on your unit

Response by SSG Chris Allsopp made Apr 18 at 2018 4:18 PM

2018-04-18T16:18:13-04:00

Very likely as long as you don't express ir

Response by PFC Thomas Hartman made Jul 12 at 2018 12:07 AM

2018-07-12T00:07:23-04:00

Pray for the 57th ESB, they train all the time, when i was there it was expected to out perform the CAV units. 57th has a good group of soldiers. I am bless to have served with such good people.

Response by Prince Kelly made Sep 15 at 2018 3:27 PM

2018-09-15T15:27:55-04:00

Why in the world would you REQUEST Hood?! I’ve been here since I was four years old; you’re not missing out on much :)

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2019 11:06 AM

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I think 3rd Sig Bde is still there, at least during my tour of Hood. Since 4ID moved to Carson I'm not sure how many slots 1st Cav would have, IF any. This new modularity design could open opportunites in 3rd ACR if they are still there. But, overall it's possible, but I'm out of the loop on the Hood experience as of late.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2020 5:11 PM

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I don’t have much experience yet however, I put Fort Carson on my ASK and on my wishlist in ACT. As of 2 weeks ago, I have projections to Carson and should be heading there as soon as I finish AIT. The answer is always no until you ask!