PCSing FROM Ft Bliss

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:31:38 -0400

Has anybody PCSed from Ft Bliss and found that it is the hardest place to escape from? I have PCSed quite a few times and every place has been fairly easy. Bliss on the other hand has been a pain.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 26 at 2014 1:11 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:11:55 -0400

I hope it isn't as hard as you're making it out to be. I plan on retiring out of here....

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2014 8:15 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 08:15:00 -0400

Worst place I've ever experienced for out processing is Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda. I had to out process from my unit (AFRRI), then USUHS, then the hospital. Nothing like THREE sets of out processing paperwork to make the experience oh so much for enjoyable.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2014 4:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 16:47:43 -0400

Clearing Bliss was easy, except CIF because they never answered the phone to make an appointment, now clearing Fort Hood was a different story

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 27 at 2014 2:46 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:46:16 -0400

I did 3 ATs in a raw down there so I can feel your pain! Would not have survived if it wasn't for the Cattleman, the Edge of Texas Road House and Carlsbad Caverns.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2014 3:10 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:10:02 -0400

Problem isn't with me. I tried to get a jump on doing most this stuff as soon as my levy brief was completed. The problem I am having is the fact that every place I need to go to complete stuff has their own checklists and do not follow the guidance I was given at the levy brief.
Now that I have received my orders, everything is flowing a bit more smoothly. Except the flights. I can tell it is the PCS season! I should be getting a certificate of non-availability to enable the family and I to fly commercial.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2018 10:06 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:06:26 -0500

I can attest to this. I’m currently PCSing and it’s been frustrating trying to get my orders. I was told to attend a physical levy brief a second time despite all my required documents being turned in already. Getting PCS orders out of this place is like jumping through rings of fire after being soaked in oil.