If someone goes to Ft Drum N.Y., are they considered 10th Mountain Division?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:18:27 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2019 2:18 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 02:18:02 -0400

Only if they are part of the Division. There is non Divisional units at Drum, and it’s a possibility they may be assigned there.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2019 9:18 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 09:18:12 -0400

No. There are multiple units at every base. Obviously some units are known for specific locations because they are bigger (such as division elements like 10th Mountain), but just being at a location doesn't mean that you will be in a particular unit (it doesn't mean you won't be either).

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2019 9:27 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 09:27:00 -0400

If you have orders there, good chance that your gaining unit will be a 10th Mtn unit. But, as stated by others, not everything at a post is part of a given division.

Response by LTC Ken Connolly made Apr 11 at 2019 1:02 PM

LTC Ken Connolly — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:02:01 -0400

Not unless they are assigned to the HQ or subordinate unit.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2019 1:19 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:19:10 -0400

As stated by others, no, not necessarily.
In addition, watch out for the requirements to earn your mountain tab. Unless tradition has changed, that is a hazing to avoid.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2019 4:23 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:23:19 -0400

You might be there buddy. Like for example. I got orders to for Campbell. I’m in a beb(brigade engineer battalion) battalion and I’m still with the 101st AIR BORNE (AIR ASSAULT) division

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2019 8:26 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:26:56 -0400

Since you’re a 12b you will end up in 7th BEB most likely which falls under 1BCT 10th mtn

Response by SFC(P) Jonathan P. made Apr 12 at 2019 8:18 AM

SFC(P) Jonathan P. — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 08:18:50 -0400

If you are active duty and stationed in fort drum to a u it there then yes you would be part of the 10th mountain Divison.

Response by SPC Brian Mason made Apr 12 at 2019 5:56 PM

SPC Brian Mason — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:56:58 -0400

No. When I was there, there was only 3 Brigades at 10th Mountain that were considered "10th Mountain". While the rest are assigned there, I consider them 10th MTN. If you're looking for technicality on which units are and are not. I can't help you. There is an Air Force unit stationed there and I know for certain they are not 10th MTN.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2019 6:36 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 06:36:02 -0400

If you’re an Engineer, you will absolutely be 10th MTN DIV. First brigade has 7th Brigade Engineer Battalion, and Second brigade had 41st Engineer Battalion.