Can anyone tell me about 11th ACR at Fort Irwin?

2018-05-05T21:47:08-04:00

I PCS soon and I’m just curious about the units. I’m 11B

Response by SPC Dennis McQuinn made May 5 at 2018 10:07 PM

2018-05-05T22:07:09-04:00

Unless you like the desert like me ft Irwin is pretty much a shit hole

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 5 at 2018 10:28 PM

2018-05-05T22:28:38-04:00

PVT(P) Aaron M. M. Bryant Personal comfort and survival supplies for Ft Irwin include Visene Eye Drops or similar and - GI Chapstick made for the desert.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2018 11:10 PM

2018-05-05T23:10:46-04:00

My twin brother is a Bradley platoon, PL there. You’re on rotation every 2 or so weeks. When you’re not on rotation you play as an indigenous force.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2018 11:38 PM

2018-05-05T23:38:57-04:00

If you’re assigned to Blackhorse, expect up to 10 days serving as OPFOR per rotation, with 10 rotations a year. Additionally, you’ll still have to complete all requisite tables for your own MOS. Generally, you’ll get one or two refit days during the rotation so you can grab a shower and some real food, and at the conclusion of the rotation you’ll have a three day weekend and a four day weekend followed by a planning week then back to the box.
I’m on the other side of the house as an OC, but I love the assignment.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2018 12:34 AM

2018-05-06T00:34:32-04:00

11th ACR. Best damn unit you will ever be a part of

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2018 2:41 PM

2018-05-06T14:41:12-04:00

FORT IRWIN STRAIT UP SUCKS!!!! MAN I HOPE YOUR NOT MARRIED!!!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2018 12:58 PM

2018-05-09T12:58:15-04:00

I remember when they reactivated the Blackhorse. I was assigned to the MILPO there (yes I was a REMF) back in 94. Lots of time in the field but also lots to do off post as long as you have a reliable POV. Vegas, LA, San Diego all an easy drive away. Just remember to shake your boots out good in the morning thanks to all the scorpions.

Response by SSgt Dominic Gioffre made Jun 4 at 2020 7:06 PM

2020-06-04T19:06:38-04:00

My old Guard Unit wore the same patch and we were considered their 3rd Squardron. We were OPFOR. It’s in the middle of the desert, about equally far from LA and Vegas. I remember a 6.6 earthquake on one of my drill weekends. Good sized coyotes running around out there too.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2020 9:55 PM

2020-06-27T21:55:55-04:00

You will busy busy busy at all times. U work Saturday & sundays, u go to the field EVERY MONTH.. 12 days for most but if varies. My mentally will never b the same. Am leaving. I can't believe I survived.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2020 9:57 PM

2020-06-27T21:57:10-04:00

And I got bite by a Scorpion and brown spider.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2023 10:09 PM

2023-10-23T22:09:04-04:00

I was never assigned there full-time, I was an OC/T assigned to First Army and went there and JRTC as an OC/T augment.
Other than having to share an overcrowded barracks and it was cold enough to have a light snow, I had a great time.