Do I need a POV when attending the 92A reclass course in Johnston, IA or is everything close by on base?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:33:23 -0500

I'm looking to see if I need a POV or if everything is close by on base.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2023 8:03 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 08:03:06 -0500

TRADOC requires all MOS schools to provide classrooms/training, meals and billeting within close walking distance, or provide transportation to training.
Camp Dodge is only 1.35 miles total from end to end, and the RTI (school) is consolidated all at the north end, with the px just another block south of that.
You should get more information from the welcome letter, or have your AGR provide you with the printable SH information from ATRRS.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2023 9:34 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 09:34:24 -0500

You won't "need" a POV but you'll probably want one. That said it probably won't be hard to find some one who has one there.

Response by SSG Brian Kerr made Jan 21 at 2023 11:01 AM

SSG Brian Kerr — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 11:01:43 -0500

Though I'm currently retired, in my 21+ years in the Army + Air Force, I've been to Reclassification school on a handful of occasions without requiring a POV for most of them.

For the very few times I ended up needing a vehicle is while I was already there and was only on a handful of occasions that I just rented a vehicle for a few days at a time and was never a requirement nor forced to use them.

With that stated...

Never a personal requirement and the Military is "definitely" required to provide a Rental car if it's essential for you to need one. If you personally feel that you want one, this will likely be on your dime.

It's hard to explain this via text as there's actually a handful of scenarios that can go either way depending upon the status and mission.

I wish you the best of luck in your course! :-))

Response by SSG Don Elbert made Feb 6 at 2023 8:56 PM

SSG Don Elbert — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:56:47 -0500

I drilled at Fort Des Moines and did a annual training at Camp Dodge. Definitely recommend wheels.