General information on the training center at Fort Custer in Augusta Michigan?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 11:29:53 -0400

Attending 91B re-class school here and I am curious about the base and the local area.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Sep 7 at 2019 11:50 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 11:50:45 -0400

I went there for 23 of the 24 years that I was in the Guard, great little base that is being updated each year.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2019 2:36 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 14:36:36 -0400

I just completed my 12N ALC there! So really the pentagon/hotel is pretty good. Small PX. No commissary on post. And the fitness gym is pretty good from what I hear. Rooms are connected by a shared bathroom/shower. Dining facility is really good. Always great main entree.
Off post you have a couple bars and such. I recommend JB Whiskeys for a decent meal but also Hogzilla. Best brisket sandwich I've had ever! And the owner is really appreciative for service members. Highly recommend going here for a sandwich and drink.
Kalamazoo has a couple stops around there too, a bar that runs its prices like the stock market. Could be good to experience different brews at fluctuating prices.
Small computer lab there. Four laptops in a small room but they at least had something.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2019 8:30 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:30:39 -0400

how long is the 91B re-class school? I see that the initial AIT would be 13 weeks.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2019 8:08 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:08:31 -0500

I just finished up my reclass at Ft Custer.
The school house and the pentagon/hotel were great...one man rooms with the shower and toilet shared with one other person. House keeping everyday, which provided fresh linens and towels.
I had good WiFi signal in my room, some of my classmates did not. The front desk provided ethernet cables for those with laptops and poor service. There is a small computer room with access to printers off from the main lobby.
The dining facility had good meals most days and were accommodating to those with diet restrictions or special requests.
The gym was very nice. Only 6 months old and a 3 min walk from the pentagon. An outdoor track is just behind the pentagon parking lot.
The All Ranks Club was closed for renovations while I was there but I think by spring 2020 they were hoping to have it reopened.
Locally I would recommend....
Griffin Grill and Pub....downtown Battle Creek, good atmosphere and food, good selection of beers
Ichimi Sushi, Battle Creek.....great sushi, very friendly
Sweetwater Donuts....open 24hrs
The Gilmore car museum...15-20mins from base. Get in free with military ID

Response by SFC Jerry Alexander made Jan 1 at 2020 10:09 AM

SFC Jerry Alexander — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:09:43 -0500

Enjoy your time learning wheel vehicles. I retire from the OTC at FCTC after 23 years as a 91X40 instructor Aug 2014. I had about 14 MOS's that I instructed over 23 years. Had a great time