In EBOLC now and heading to Ft. Drum in December. How do I get in contact with my sponsor at Drum?

2016-07-19T12:37:44-04:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 12:43 PM

2016-07-19T12:43:04-04:00

Do you know what BDE you are going too?

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 12:58 PM

2016-07-19T12:58:35-04:00

The unit should assign you a sponsor and the sponsor should get in contact with you. You could also try contacting the unit S-1 and see who your sponsor is.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 1:02 PM

2016-07-19T13:02:24-04:00

You should have been contacted by the gaining unit, but even with the big push for the Army's new Sponsorship Program sometimes soldiers still get missed. The only time it this has ever worked for me was when I went to Recruiting Command (in 2003 hahahaha.)
So check your orders, if you have orders to 10th MTN DIV contact 10th Replacement; but if have orders for something more direct, contact the gaining units S-1 and they should be able to get that information for you.

Good Luck, Fort Drum is a beautiful place. I subject that you get out and get acclimated to the weather as soon as you get there. Winters are not that cold but they are very deep and long.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 1:02 PM

2016-07-19T13:02:51-04:00

On ako the act link

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jul 19 at 2016 2:29 PM

2016-07-19T14:29:51-04:00

Should be the other way around. Sponsor is supposed to get in contact with you....

Response by SPC(P) Patrick Westbrook made Jul 19 at 2016 8:55 PM

2016-07-19T20:55:27-04:00

Good luck to you sir, your sponsor is supposed to get in touch with you, None of mine ever did. I had to figure out who to talk to prior to arriving and being assigned. That was in Germany and at Drum...Also as a tip sir, dont get caught in the void that is Drum, make the most out of it, and always have high expectations to PCS from drum and go elsewhere to broaden your horizons. Also, dont cause your soldiers pain if you can help it...last minute details, be up front with it and find out the mission essential stuff ahead of time...not towards the end of the day...for their sake...and don't find exhaust samples...

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Jul 19 at 2016 11:46 PM

2016-07-19T23:46:27-04:00

Check out this link, Sir.

http://www.mybaseguide.com/army/20-283-14347/fort_drum_sponsorship

FORT DRUM Sponsorship

Sponsorship is available to all Soldiers and Civilians reporting to Fort Drum and is mandatory for Soldiers in the rank of private (E-1) through colonel (O-6) and for Civilians in grades GS-15 and below. To request a sponsor, complete the Sponsorship Program Counseling and Information Sheet (DA Form 5434), completed while out-processing your losing installation. To find out the status of your sponsorship request or ask any questions about Fort...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2016 10:43 PM

2016-08-09T22:43:58-04:00

I found out about a week before I went on pcs leave. The leadership here on fort drum are really big about sponsors.