Calling all infantry: What are/were your favorite assignments while serving as an 11B?

CW5 (Join to see) Aw, come-on Chief!

Apples and oranges!

The eighty-deuce is great. Good to go! Now!

The 3rd US Infantry is the shining example of the United States Army on display for the world!

Duck yeah, America's regiment.

SGT Lonnie Dornhecker Fort Carson was horrible I had just come out of Vietnam, I had grown in low lands and I could not breath there and I had Malaria!!!!

Well experiences always differ. Im sure its a lot different now than it was in the 60's-70's.

spoken with truth!

If you are ABN or going that is the place. I was there in 70 went to NCOC school then ABN, did my OJT with an ABN Company then headed to Nam, it is the home of the Infantry and I enjoyed it there. Of course ORD would have been the best choice, but sadly it is gone now!

Thank you sir. I'm really interested in the 173rd actually. Would you happen to know what the odds are that an airborne infantryman might end up there right now? From what I gather it seems that most of them get sent to Bragg but I've been at Bragg for awhile and I'd like to get out and explore what the Army has to offer. Any help would be appreciated sir.

If you are dead set on trying to get into the 173rd, I would look at a potential re-enlistment option. I would also keep in mind that infantrymen need to diversify their paths more than ever now. Do not be afraid of taking a mech or stryker assignment. The Army needs all of us to have experience in each area. There are a number of good posting in the mech/stryker side (Carson, Lewis, Stewart, etc.).

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‘Top’ and ‘First’ were instant actuators for me. SIR!

*partot voice *. Back at Bragg!!!

The idea of being getting put back into Bragg right after I leave it is vomit inducing, SSG (Join to see). I'm already airborne so I guess that increases the odds of me getting stationed there though. Confirm or deny?

Being Infantry in the 82nd is where a man finds what he's really made of. If you're trying to join the infantry, that's what you be focused on. Not what's around. Plus, some of the best times I've had were drinking Jack Daniel's and barbecuing at Pike Field next to the 82nd sign.

I've heard them get thrown around a lot, sir. What in particular makes you say that? What has been either your personal experience or an experience of someone you know?

SPC (Join to see) Lol The Raks of the 3rd brigade were expanded after the 503rd of th ee's 173rd were retired from the 101st, prior to being reactivated and designated as Airborne and assigned to Italy, lol the answer to your question is because the Rakkasan's always have something to prove...

Spent 9 years straight from Pl to company command. Only a few (3) brigades in the army that are universally recognized with the RAKKASANS arguably the most notable. Ever in northern Virginia I can spend hours talking about my time there. Great Soldiers and Leaders. SPC (Join to see)

I was with C Co 3rd 187th in Nam, was also with 3 other ABN units there. It is no longer ABN but it was the best damn Battalion in Nam. And from what I hear now is still one of the best. If you are looking to be hardcore Iron Rakkasans are the unit to chose. Was never at FT Cam joined them in Nam after ABN School. Still the best unit I was with. Worked same AO as 1st Cav and worked with Marines, Raks were the best!

The area was nice, lots to do hunting, fishing, camping... Shooting, there was an archery range on post. Lots of boating and stuff like that. The people were pretty cool as well. The units were all good but I wanted to train my ass off and in 3-187 IN we did just that, lots of opportunities for schools as well, at all levels. It was the one place where just about everyone at every level helped to shape me as a leader. It was an excellent assignment.. But so was Drum, only real difference is drum can get pretty damn cold.

You got that right Marc... Was there almost 10 years in 2 different Brigades, but I loved it.

Thank you 1SG. Seeing as how I'd be MOST, is there any way I can help influence where I'd go when I get my orders? Could I call my branch manager during OSUT? I know needs of the Army will always come first but I'd like to see if there is maybe a choice between a few possible assignments rather than getting my name drawn out of a hat. Thank you.

I would call your branch manager.. But with not having the reenlistment option, I think but I am not positive these days.

What did you like about 10th Mtn. and Drum?

As a lot of the guys have already said, "It depends on what you are looking for career wise in the Army". Now I a weirdo and here is why:
I chose Fort Drum and Infantry in my contract. I heard all of this negative talk about it being the frosty tundra of the US (it's true by the way) and I had the mentality that if I was going to a regular Army unit, I wanted to go where it sucked the most. If I could hack it then maybe I could make something of myself.
But each unit (especially 18th Airborne Corps) has it's pros, cons, benefits and suck-fests. Drum had me 6 hours drive from home and being a New Englander I had a knack for the cold weather anyways. Plus I liked the 10th Mountains history and it being one of the most highly deployed units in the Army.
I spent my whole enlistment in the same Battalion and Company and I wouldn't trade it for anything else. I cannot speak for any other units, but I had a mix of every grunt specialty in my unit, which enhanced our skills and cross-training. In the grand scheme of things, it all depends on what you are looking for in a career within the Army. Each unit has its pros i.e. 82nd and the school options, Drum for best chance of a deployment, 173rd for Airborne and a train ride to half of Europe, and so on.
Take in what we all have to share, and just weigh out what you want in the end. I mean, you already went Army so you're good when it comes to choosing the right branch. Hahahaha (Bring on the hate)

LOL... awesomeness

Have to agree with Korea being great depending on command. Was on the Z in 93 and it was great.

Noted, sergeant. I haven't heard anything good about it so far but in your experience what is bad about Riley?

The Area Isn't Bad. Kansas State University is Close, Kansas University is Also Pretty Close, Kansas City is Two Hours Away. If Your an Outdoorsy Type of Guy There's Plenty of Hunting/Fishing/Boating/Camping Around the Area. As Far as the Units, They're Beyond Jacked Up. And It's All Mechinized Here and They Focus On That More Than Anything

From what my buddies in the infantry are saying the units they've been with that are worth going to are the 101st and 10th Mtn. In your experience or from those of you friends what do you know about those two?

101st Deploys Often So If That's What Your Looking for That's Definitely a Good Place to Go, 10th Mtn is Cold Unless You Go to Fort Polk, Then its Hotter Than Hell. Heard Good Things About Fort Lewis Also.