Posted on Dec 1, 2023
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I’ve been given the opportunity to potential take a PL slot within the 75th Fires Brigade at Fort Sill. Looking for any information on the unit.
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COL Randall C.
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Edited 1 y ago
That is a very general question which can be interpreted by many to mean everything from "is it a high OPTEMPO unit?" to "how is the chow in the DFAC?".

You can go to the usual military and social media sites* to get history on the unit, current leadership and the installation, but you need to be more specific as to what "a good unit" means to you.
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* https://sill-http://www.army.mil/75th_field_artillery_brigade/
* https://www.facebook.com/75FABrigade/
* https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/in-depth-overview/fort-sill
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SGT Aaron Atwood
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It's what you make of it. Fort Sill is where I'm stationed now, but not with the 75th. Based on what I've seen and heard be prepared to have your patience tried both down and up; depending on your responsibilities, but of course that goes with any unit.

The base itself isn't that bad although the traffic lights have an infuriatingly bad habit of giving total priority to the side roads.

There are hidden gems in Lawton itself along with the general area; especially if you already have a family. Despite what everyone else will tell you don't rush to getting a Pike Pass for the freeway. You can get anywhere in Oklahoma without having to pay the toll, and the difference in time isn't significant enough to make the Pass worth it to me. Pickup drivers out here have no sense of personal space or to obey the speed limits. Fair warning.

I can think of other stuff to talk about, but rather than make a long long comment how about you message me and pick my brain with the specifics.
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CPT Aaron Kletzing
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I had a few friends who were junior Officers in the 75th Fires BDE, though a long time ago by now. They didn't have many complaints about the unit. To me the bigger aspect was being stationed at Ft Sill (where I was based for a year) -- I did not like the base or the surrounding town of Lawton OK at all. But I can see how others could enjoy it if they have a different set of things they appreciate. Wishing you the best of luck!
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