PCSing to Fort Irwin (General)

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 17:39:40 -0400

Response by SFC James Baber made Mar 29 at 2014 7:31 PM

SFC James Baber — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 19:31:48 -0400

Sir,

You may think that Bliss is hot and dry, you have seen nothing until you get to NTC.

You are very far away from any amenities, if I remember correctly the nearest grocery store from post is over 30 miles away. I also think I had read that the commissary is on the hit list, so that will add to the issue.

I am not sure what improvements have been made since the late 90s, but there is not much for family activities or family friendly for the surrounding area.

If you enjoy solace and independence, you will get plenty of it there, good luck.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2014 3:17 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 03:17:23 -0400

Just do your job to the best of your abilities and don't get caught up in the stupid stuff others do. Remember your a professional. Be proactive and take initative and do what needs to be done without having to be told. Listen to your superiors and make the best of it. NTC can be fun or miserable. It's up to you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2014 11:52 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:52:35 -0400

Yup...embrace the suck! Just kidding. You're an awesome CPN operator. Do your best to provide the unit you're supporting the best comms possible so that they can be successful at what they do.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2014 12:08 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:08:15 -0400

NTC can be quite an experience, it is what you make out of it. Learn from leaders and teach those with a less understanding your experiences of what you have learned. Everyone is a leader, just lik the saying goes "Everybody is a Safety Officer." Teach, guide, mentor, lead.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Apr 25 at 2015 12:39 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 00:39:04 -0400

CPT Aaron Doutt,

Always remember, "It is a dry heat!". Until the wet bulb thermometer causes training to be suspended.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Apr 17 at 2017 9:16 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 09:16:21 -0400