PCS Options. Help decide!

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 05:56:08 -0400

Ft. Riley, Ft. Benning, or Ft. Hood? Where should I PCS? I'm looking for career advancement. Opportunities for single soldiers, things to explore and much more. I also want to work, so mission is very important. I want to know what's the barracks situation, dfac, ed center, etc. where will I have the opportunity to travel more? Will I freeze to death in any if these places or burn till crispy. Every available information about any of those places will be helpful for me. Thank you

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2014 6:05 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 06:05:26 -0400

I've only seen Ft. Benning, GA; so I can't really compare them. Where are the other two? Maybe I can comment on locations . . .

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2014 6:18 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 06:18:51 -0400

You have to elaborate more. All of those places are preference based for people. I loved Fort Hood because it was large and had lots of resources, but there are a lot of people there so it can be a hassle. If I had a option, I would pick Fort Benning because of the available schools and opportunity for career advancement. And I don't know much about Fort Riley except that I have never heard a bad thing about it. So, really, what are you looking for? Are you more oriented towards somewhere with a nightlife and single soldier life? Are you looking for career advancement? Are you trying to see somewhere new? Do you want somewhere with a nice DFAC and barracks or somewhere with a massive training area?

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Aug 10 at 2014 6:33 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 06:33:17 -0400

All three are excellent posts, but also very different. If you have no preference otherwise, just base it on geography, what part of the country do you want to explore? East coast, southwest, or the plains?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2016 12:24 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 May 2016 00:24:29 -0400

If you want career progression try ARSOF. Promotion rates are high.