How is The Fort Hood barracks and living conditions for a single soldier, on a scale of one to ten?

Even if i do not live in the barracks my fellow coworkers say they are so and so. Most barracks have a dfac next to them and a shoppette. Gyms it depends. It also depends what unit you are going in to. Hope it helps

I have no idea about Ft. Hood but I do know all the barracks are alot closer and nicer then when I was in

get married you will thank me later

Currently in a hood myself. Barracks are pretty bad. I share one room and a latrine with another guy. Gyms are pretty good, as are the DFACs. From where I am, there is a gym and DFAC within 400m of my barracks.

Lots of different types of barracks, the newer ones have a room on each side of a shared bathroom.
SPC and below two per room. The older ones have a central common area with four rooms on its perimeter SPC and below were two per room in that scenario also. I have heard but never seen that the newest ones are self contained two soldiers per room with tiny bathroom on side. When many of the soldiers are married and live off post you might not have a roommate. It is Commander's prerogative to have empty rooms or one person per room to keep them lived in. Each Battalion has its own DFAC in its own local area, every one I know of very close. No more than 300 yards usually closer. Gyms are spread out but just about every unit is within about two miles of one or much closer luck of the draw. Shuttle buses run on post. I had a bicycle for use most of the year except Dec, Jan, Feb too cold then for a bike. Your unit is supposed to assign you a sponsor to answer all these questions Specifically. Unfortunately you could show up on post and get a change in units depending who is more short handed in your MOS. I still live in Killeen, it is a spread out place, as is Fort Hood, biggest military post in the free world; so without a car things can take time to get around to. I always liked Fort Hood but others have always hated it. It is what you make of it. If you like to go fishing after 30 days you qualify for residents hunting and fishing licenses. I don't have a boat any more but I can show you a few places to bank fish. I still have my motorboat license so I can rent one at BLORA.

The quality of the barracks honestly depends on where you live. I will say that they have increased in quality through the years. There is the Warrior Way PX one side of post and the main PX which just re-opened on the other side. Both are quite large and have everything you need. The are numerous gyms on post (I think like five) and there is a shuttle that runs around post for Soldiers that don't have a vehicle. People will say Killeen sucks but don't be a barracks rat. Get out and see the surrounding areas. You are 45 min from Austin and 2 1/2 from Dallas/Ft. Worth. Get with your BOSS rep when you get there and when you get the chance and sign up for the trips that they offer.

Don't know much about the base itself Cause I'm just there every once in a while for drill, but Killeen is kind of a butthole. However if you have a POV its not too far from Austin which you can always have a good time there. Feel free to contact me. I'll be back stateside in October and I'll show you why Texas is freakin sweet.

It will be what you make it out to be, go with an open mind, and make your decision after a month or so.

A solid 9

I lived in the old and new barracks reserved for 13sce soldiers. If you are a single soldier SPC and below it can be rather cramped as you are likely sharing a room. If you are an NCO the rooms are spacious and differ you a cooking area. On the other side of post the ACR and 1 1CD have mottled barracks new and old. There are many things to do if you are an outdoor person. Hiking at Dana Peak, Blora, or other locations known throughout hill country. Austin is a short drive away about sixty miles with plenty to do and explore. One way to advocate for barracks initiatives is to volunteer as the boss rep. You are you are your company, battalion, and brigades advocate for leisure and quality of life initiatives. On post and in the surrounding community.