Posted on Apr 2, 2014
SGT Bryon Sergent
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This is just something that I have wondered in the recent years. I have been active duty and now I am in the National Guard. How does the military decide to call a post, a Camp, fort, concern? Just was wondering the differnce.
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SFC Michael Hasbun
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I thought the difference was in whether a base was intended to be modular, permanent or temporary? Interesting question though, time to google..
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SGT Bryon Sergent
SGT Bryon Sergent
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SSG Hasburn please let me know what you find out!
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SGT Bryon Sergent
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Well the reason I asked is that you have Camp Kasey in Korea, Camp Buring, Ft campbell, and I think If I remeber correctly, might have changed, but in Germany they where Concern(sp). Was just wondering.  SFC Teirney provided a yahoo post that was a little helpful. I just though that with all the people on the network maybe someone could shed a little light on the subject.
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SGT Bryon Sergent
SGT Bryon Sergent
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Thank you SFC Gilley. That is wat I was Looking for. So there isn't a ryme or reason or than Troop size and CONUS or OCONUS, AD or Guard.
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SPC Charles Brown
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Here is a link that I found very informative. Hope it helps. http://www.history.army.mil/html/faq/base_name.html
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SGT Bryon Sergent
SGT Bryon Sergent
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Thank you CPL Brown! tool bag!
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CPL Joseph Elinger
CPL Joseph Elinger
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SFC Platoon Sergeant
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I know it isn't a regulation, but this seems to provide a decent explanation of the difference between them...

 

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid= [login to see] 4515AAgsxio

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SGT Bryon Sergent
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Thanks SFC Tierney.
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MAJ Ronnie Reams
MAJ Ronnie Reams
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Camp Pendleton, VA is VAArNG.
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