I'm PCSing to Camp Roberts soon...what can I expect? Anyone have any info to share?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 05:01:36 -0400

So I'm supposed to be coming this way in the near future... I'm pcs-ing to cp roberts soon and I'm just trying to figure out what to expect...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2015 9:50 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 09:50:06 -0400

I visited that place a good number of times going to and coming from CSTX/WAREX exercises at FT Hunter Ligget. I was not impressed with Roberts. Very few amenities, especially when all the Soldiers for those exercises are coming and going are all on base.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2015 11:32 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 11:32:11 -0400

Great National Guard Base for Training, uncertain about being stationed there, LTC-G.

Response by MAJ Vic Artiga made Oct 8 at 2015 1:20 PM

MAJ Vic Artiga — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 13:20:42 -0400

There is not much there. It has a small PX, a gym, dining facility, and rows upon rows of decaying WWII era barracks. My uncle attended basic training there during the Korean War. He described it as, "kind of run down". Not much has changed. The CALGUARD runs the facility. Unfortunately, the CALGUARD does not conduct business very efficiently. The local town, Paso Robles, is small town American and a common destination for wine tasting.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2015 2:01 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 14:01:38 -0400

Make sure you have some money saved up as there are no barracks and you will need to find an apartment, have 1st and last months rent. Also, make sure you have a POV. Paso Robles is about a 15 min drive from site (The north side of Paso is) and DO NOT repeat DO NOT even look at apartments north of 24th and spring (Ghetto) it used to be black listed (when I was there) Even if it is not, don't live in that part of town. also, stay away from Dry Creek apartments, also ghetto and they have a bad habbit of charging you for things that were there on move in.

Response by CW3 Eric W. S. made Oct 8 at 2015 2:20 PM

CW3 Eric W. S. — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 14:20:24 -0400

I used to support a unit out there, not there anymore... there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING there. The place is so run down that it looks as though it is going to fall down with the next stiff breeze. The eco-nuts have prevented the updating of the base, so plan driving to get home every night. You will have a lot of time to decompress on your drive home every day, since even the scenery is dull and drab.
My only question is who you pissed off to get such an assignment? 5th SIG is not a cake-walk assignment, but I am not sure it deserves Cp Roberts.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2015 3:20 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:20:24 -0400

As already stated, have a good amount of money saved up and a reliable POV. An option is also to contact the unit to ask if any soldiers will need a roommate around the time of your arrival which could save you some money and stress. Also be sure to have all of your paperwork in order as with any PCS. Good luck on the transition and if you have any issues I'm currently stationed there and may be able to help.

-SPC Clark