Off post or on post?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:47:47 -0500

I'm going to fort Campbell soon for my first duty station. My question is simple should I live on or off post? What are the benefits to each option?

Response by SPC Dave St.Andrew made Dec 7 at 2014 2:54 PM

SPC Dave St.Andrew — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:54:10 -0500

Each has its pros and cons, Living on post means all your bills and housing are taken care off besides cable and Internet, you are close to work and the PX and Comm, on the other hand, you have to deal with all the drama that comes with living on post.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2014 2:53 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:53:21 -0500

If you are a specialist or below live on post so you don't get taken advantage of by people who know how much bah you make and you aren't late to formation or have to pay utilities.

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Dec 7 at 2014 2:56 PM

PO2 Corey Ferretti — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:56:10 -0500

well as an PVT i see you having to live on post in the Barracks. Unless you are married then i would suggest you live in base housing since your pay is really low the benifits of living out in town are non extistant. Do a budget don't be stupid and throw your money away on stupid things.