Is there a current 14 day quarantine when PCSing to Fort Hood?

2020-12-03T10:41:35-05:00

PCSing to fort hood very soon, wondering what the process is once I get there. Will it be 14 days at home quarantine once I sign in?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2020 12:46 PM

2020-12-03T12:46:32-05:00

I believe most military installations are following individual state guidelines and federal guidelines. Here is a link to the state of Texas. https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2020 12:53 PM

2020-12-03T12:53:46-05:00

As far as I know if you're going from one state to another it's a 14-day quarantine.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2020 2:33 PM

2020-12-03T14:33:57-05:00

Welcome to Texas where the virus is running through the population like crap through a goose.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2020 4:24 PM

2020-12-03T16:24:31-05:00

Honestly depends. I haven’t seen any new soldiers in my unit to go quarantine. I’ve seen soldiers quarantine prior to a PCS (which makes no sense). May vary by unit.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2020 10:12 AM

2020-12-04T10:12:46-05:00

I will tell you this do not let your guard down and don't trust anyone there. Do not tell your personal business. Yes, it was my last duty station when I got out. The worst place I would rather to Fort Benning or Fort Stewart

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2020 11:07 PM

2020-12-04T23:07:51-05:00

So none of the dudes I’ve gotten have had to quarantine. I’m currently at Hood

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2020 9:13 PM

2020-12-06T21:13:28-05:00

If you've recently traveled outside the US then you will have to quarantine. If not than you won't have to quarantine. Inprossing fort hood is pretty easy.