As infantrymen what are some of your favorite duty stations ?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:37:13 -0400

Based off training, how good the unit was, outside/on post activities and the area surrounding the post what were some of you guys favorite duty stations as 11b/11c's ? right now im considering Bragg, Benning, Hood for conus and Italy/Germany for Oconus. Give me some of your suggestions

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Nov 1 at 2019 1:46 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:46:00 -0400

Take in to consideration that I haven't been on some of these post for a number of years, but here is some of my opinions of Duty Stations. While Benning may seem like home, and I was there twice, I wouldn't want to be stationed there as a grunt unless it was the 75th Ranger Regiment. I give the post just an OK from my days, although I have heard that it is much modernized from my last visit.
About the only real advantage is that it's not far to Gulf. I liked Ft Campbell and that one has been recently modernized, so the quarters are nicer now. The unit is active and gets training time, and Nashville is an easy drive, or Land Between the Lakes if you are the outdoorsy type. Carson isn't bad either, Colorado Springs is OK and the Areas pretty. Haven't done anything at Bragg. Not a fan of Ft Riley and while I think that the 10th is a top notch unit, thank God I didn't have to spend a winter in Ft Drum. I don't think you would regret a tour of Germany. I was attached to the 82nd Engineers in Bamberg, which I liked a lot. If you got, learn a bit of the language, get a rail pass and see Europe.
The military base in Bamberg is closed now, but I haven't heard a lot of people really complaining about a tour.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2019 2:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 14:05:32 -0400

I'm not an infantryman, but I've worked in combat arms my entire career. Some of the best assignments from my peers were Italy, Bragg, Richardson, Benning, Hawaii, Eglin and Hunter AAF, Drum and Campbell.
The first three you aren't going to unless you're Airborne.
Eglin you need to be Ranger qualified. Hunter is 1/75 so you need to pass RASP.
Hawaii because of location. Benning because of the small unit and all the schools available.
I don't know why Campbell but people who have been there love it. As for Drum, most people who have been there said the area sucks but the leadership and unit were outstanding.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Nov 1 at 2019 4:41 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:41:03 -0400

Italy. 100 percent. It gets too cold in Germany in the winter

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Nov 1 at 2019 4:42 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:42:10 -0400

Hood is great. I am not infantry but you guys better have a good QM warrant on your side

Response by SSG Jeffrey Monk made Nov 1 at 2019 6:50 PM

SSG Jeffrey Monk — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 18:50:51 -0400

I honestly loved Korea and Benning. Korea had so many activities going on. Benning for great for the walk on slots for all the schools there and different jobs 11 series fill that aren't restricted to just rifleman duties. Those were just my favorites.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Nov 2 at 2019 3:52 PM

MSG Danny Mathers — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 15:52:27 -0400

Germany, the best assignment are overseas with exceptions such as Turkey or Korea.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2019 2:36 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 02:36:33 -0500

Germany/Italy if you can get airborne but all you do is go to Poland for rotations. Bragg/Campbell and Drum if you wanna deploy downrange.

Response by SGT Larry Reed made Nov 9 at 2019 4:55 PM

SGT Larry Reed — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 16:55:42 -0500

I was in Alaska as an Infantry Air 1st Calvary Reconnaissance. Rappelled from huey's,
mountaineering, glacier climbing, cold weather training and the sights of Alaska was huge. The wildlife was magnificent! The best tour for me.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 2:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:10:03 -0500

To be honest the Old Guard wasn’t a bad gig being in the DC area there’s tons of stuff to do. A bit of everything in the area whether you’re an outdoorsman or love the city life.

As far as training the infantry stuff isn’t gonna be better than any larger unit but the specialty platoons will give you a chance at really unique opportunities even for a lower enlisted guys.

Response by Maj John Bell made Dec 21 at 2020 8:18 PM

Maj John Bell — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 20:18:02 -0500

Not in the Army so probably not all that helpful.... But.... The Best duty station I was at as far as my MOS. Naval Submarine Base Bangor, Marine Barracks. I had a training budget for my 135 man company that was about 4 times greater than an FMF Rifle Company. We had a great relationship with the Rangers at Ft Lewis, and they regularly allowed us to send the platoon that was in training week to join in their high speed low drag training events and live fires (and it never cost me a budget dollar one other than transport to and from). And the CG of 9th ID used us regularly as aggressors.

Response by SGT Larry Reed made Sep 20 at 2021 12:22 PM

SGT Larry Reed — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:22:01 -0400

My first duty station was at Fort Ord, Ca. (Straight leg Infantry) My second duty station was Air 1st Air Calvary Recon at Fort Wainwright, Ak (hueys) and my 3rd duty station was at Fort Campbell KY. (Air Assault School - blackhawks)