Going to my first duty station in Camp Humphrey, Korea. Do you have any tips or advice?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:38:50 -0500

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 6:03 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:03:00 -0500

Korea isn't that bad. There's a lot to do here in the camp humphreys area. We have a brand new px that's really nice. Or you can go to the ville. Do you know what unit you are going to? It's a lot different here though. You may or may not be doing your job. We cross train a lot. If there's anything else you would like to know, just let me know.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 6:21 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:21:16 -0500

If you run into SSG Boldoe tell him SGT Hinkley said hi!

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 6:22 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:22:17 -0500

Korea is a great duty station! Many things to do in South Korea. A lot of travel opportunities to other countries also in South Korea.. get good with the Katusa Soldiers they’ll take you to many different spots to eat and experience.. don’t be a barracks rat meaning stay in and play video games... the other guy said goto the ville, yea don’t go to the ville! Go to the different cities.. other than that do your job and be a great soldier and have fun!!

Response by SPC John Dixon made Jan 4 at 2018 10:53 AM

SPC John Dixon — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 10:53:11 -0500

Don’t be a barracks rat. I was there in 1993-1994. We started at Camp Stanley then moved the whole brigade to Camp Casey. It’s a beautiful country. If you’re on a train, and a blind person walks by you and places gum on your knee, don’t take it off or you’ve bought it. And if you don’t buy it, they will fight you. They use That trick to get your money. And don’t take pics of the Monks. I took a picture of one sweepin in front of a monastery. He was about 100yards away. In 3 seconds he was in my face screaming at me. I was with our KATUSA (Korean Soldier) and he said the monks think a camera can steal their soul. So I had to give him my film or he was going to kick my ass. Don’t be surprised by the smell. And don’t be surprised if you see people defacate/urinate right on the sidewalk then wash it down the drain. Keep in mind, these are experiences from 24 years ago. I’m not sure of their customs. Have a great tour and thank you for your service!

Response by SPC Steven Gunter made Jan 4 at 2018 9:39 PM

SPC Steven Gunter — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 21:39:02 -0500

Dont mind the smell when you get there you get used to it pretty quick. Was a foos place to get corespondence courses done. HQ platoon 348th QM Battalion

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2018 1:23 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:23:36 -0500

Don’t miss curfew, curfew still applies when u take leave inside of Korea.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2018 11:53 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 11:53:30 -0500

Just came back. Learned a lot. Stay out of trouble and work hard. I watched a lot of my battles get screwed over for breaking simple rules. Also take advantage of being able to travel over there!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2018 8:32 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 20:32:51 -0500

Go talk to your supply sergeant and ask if there is anything with fuel that could use improvement. Make note. When you talk with your line leaders give your input in regards to these inadequacies. Help make a small step to a greater change. Logistics are challenging beast, and everyone has a different perspective.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2018 12:29 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:29:50 -0500

Camp Humphreys was awesome. that's was my first duty station. Hopefully you get attached to a aviation Battallion. You really grasp the knowledge doing your job as a 92f. Best of luck to you!!

Response by SGT Theresa Hamilton made Apr 21 at 2018 6:24 PM

SGT Theresa Hamilton — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 18:24:43 -0400

You gotta be loving it there!! What you think about it? I was at camp Stanley a while back ago:)

Response by SGT Jeremy Leys made May 15 at 2018 8:06 AM

SGT Jeremy Leys — Tue, 15 May 2018 08:06:42 -0400

Break up with your girlfriend