Can anyone help with barracks housing/DPW Issues?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 15:27:09 -0400

Ok I don't like raising trouble but this is ridiculous. My barracks building has been no a.c. for two weeks now, the resin when we had Dpw come out and look they said it was fixed. A few days later same issue they said it was fixed again and left. Now the hvac is KIA thanks to the Freon sensor saying it's empty yet it's full. So they've had the part on order for two weeks how long does it take for the part to get here!? Our building is 90 degrees inside we go outside to cool off if it is cooler all doors to the outside and Windows are open to try to cool the rooms. If anyone wants to see how bad it is come to the 3000 block and look for the building with all the doors open to the outside to try to cool the hallway or anything. And here's my temp right now we are keeping lights off to try to keep it cooled off

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 9 at 2015 3:51 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 15:51:18 -0400

I understand your frustration and I know it is uncomfortable SPC Private RallyPoint Member, I encourage you to get your NCOs involved (like today to check on the work order). Have you called to verify the work order and whether the parts are in?

Its also been unseasonable hot in Germany as well lately, we have some units in the field with temperatures reaching triple digits....if it makes you feel any better, our Soldiers in Europe do not have any air conditioning in the barracks, neither do our military housing. Most Soldiers and families here purchase a couple fans to at least get some air moving, might help while you are waiting for the repairs to be completed.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 9 at 2015 4:09 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 16:09:45 -0400

Let your orderly room or senior enlisted advisor know. They can usually make things move more quickly.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 9 at 2015 4:19 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 16:19:34 -0400

What does your commander and 1SG say? I was doing Staff Duty at Fort Hood and saw the same scenario. Luckily for me I could report to the LTC, and he had a two star to assay the problem and fix it.

Response by CPL Eric Allen made Aug 9 at 2015 4:29 PM

CPL Eric Allen — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 16:29:15 -0400

You really the civilian contractors care they only care about their paycheck they get sorry to say it. But you will need to do the same thing I did and buy 2 fans and a air conditioner was stationed at FT WAINWRIGHT They care that the heat was on all year round

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 5:02 PM

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 17:02:09 -0400

Must be nice to have AC in the barracks...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 7:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 19:04:18 -0400

Oh, Soldier......PLEASE tell me you're at Fort Hood? It has been the biggest point of contention from my Soldiers and NCOs since this past winter when the heat didn't work!!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 7:08 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 19:08:59 -0400

Sounds like you need to put a work order in, then buy a fan saddle up and stand by for the results, warrior

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 7:18 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 19:18:44 -0400

Good recommendations have been made about getting fans, stuff like that for the room, and really don't bother worrying what 9000 year old vets have to say about there days back in 'Nam and how they never had AC and how it was a billion degrees with 7000% humidity. The joy now is that we can have air conditioning and comfortable living conditions. It is something you should be able to expect. If you haven't spoken to them yet, your BOSS rep might also be able to help, if they cannot get it fixed within the organization, they can bring it up at the installation level. We had some of our guys move to main post here on Fort Hood for most of the winter when he heat was broken. It is an option for you to move buildings temporarily. It would however be a pain in the ass. Here on Hood we are in a heat advisory (105 degrees or hotter for 3 consecutive days). If my guys don't have AC, I cannot expect them to train. Its about priorities. You need to get your point across to DPW...call them every day. Itll become effective.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Aug 9 at 2015 7:58 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 19:58:21 -0400

What????? are you in the Air Force or something? Perish the thought....

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Aug 9 at 2015 8:50 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 20:50:06 -0400

I must be one of those 9000 year old veterans, while i can appreciate wanting some cool air time, i can't see myself getting all worked up about it... I remember sleeping outside at Ft Bragg because it was cooler than in the buildings....

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 7:19 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 07:19:27 -0400

If this was brought up when I lived in the barracks, I would have had to answer - What is a room?

In seriousness, if there is a problem getting a specific part it is often beyond the control of the maintenance folks. They get as frustrated as you.

Response by SPC Robert Patrick made Aug 10 at 2015 9:22 AM

SPC Robert Patrick — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:22:36 -0400

SPC Friar get with your BOSS Representative and have them take this up with the Garrison CSM. This falls under one of the 3 Pillars of BOSS (Quality of Life). As a former BOSS Rep and BOSS VP I know the impact the BOSS Program can have in helping these situations. He/She may be able to authorize temp lodging for you Soldiers in the Barracks as well if the issue is not fixed. Be sure to be respectful.

http://www.stewartmwr.com/index.php/boss-1/

Linked is the Fort Stewart BOSS Page contact them if you cannot get a hold of or do not know who your unit rep. is. I know being in a Comm unit can be hard especially as a shift worker we are less informed typically than your 9-5 counterparts. Hopefully this helps battle.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 9:29 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:29:01 -0400

Dam i dont even have an AC in my barracks or battalion building.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 11:55 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 11:55:29 -0400

Well an update they fixed it this morning it's slowly cooling the building again

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 10 at 2015 6:46 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:46:15 -0400

Any new news?