PCSing to Ft Riley (25D)

SSG Derek Scheller — Tue, 12 May 2015 09:06:40 -0400

So I am PCSing to Ft Riley after I complete 25D training, I am curious as to when I will be assigned to a unit and if anyone can let me know how things will work around there. If sponsors are a big thing there then that will be extremely helpful. I know I won't be there for a while as I don't graduate 25D until December but I am just trying to get a jump on things and begin planning for myself and my family.

Just found out that the plan is for me to go to 2ABCT, not sure where exactly but if anyone has any information as to the mission for 25D Cyber Network Defender on location I would greatly appreciate it. Also, if you are not sure as to what the MOS is or on what we get trained on I will happily provide information.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 9:16 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 09:16:15 -0400

E-5 and below have to stay in inprocessing barracks untill you get assigned to your unit. I had to stay for 18 days in the replacement company barracks. You have the opportunity to talk to your sponsor everyday during sponsorship time it's 1630-1700. You go through sharp and mrt training like all day there ha. Bus rides to the dfac. Kinda sucks.

Response by SSG Joe Jordan made May 12 at 2015 9:41 AM

SSG Joe Jordan — Tue, 12 May 2015 09:41:06 -0400

Sgt Scheller, I just retired from Fort Riley and ran operations at the Relacement Company. Once you arrive and depending on the schedule/ platoon you're in you will have about 10 days to in-process. After that you will be assigned to a unit in 1st ID. If there's anything else you may need, send me a message as I'll help you out in any way I can. Hope this helps you out some.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 4:14 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 16:14:48 -0400

I'm headed there myself in June. Do seniors and officers get shoved through? When I got to stewart it only took a day or two because I was able to inprocess everything on my own instead of the typical joe runaround

Response by CSM Michael Evans made May 12 at 2015 6:04 PM

CSM Michael Evans — Tue, 12 May 2015 18:04:54 -0400

SGT Scheller, Your not on assignment to 1ABCT, as of yet. Ive already sent a note to G1 and will let you know where they have your projected. Safe travels!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2015 4:08 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 16:08:29 -0400

Hello, my name is SSG Sami, Tauamo. I got here in September of last year. The way they do it here, especially Aviation side. As soon as they recieved who is coming to the BDE, thats when they figured out what BN and what Company they're going to assinged. Then the BN and the company will contact you to make sure when you sign in the Replacement and when you will be arrived. If you and your family decided to leave on post housing, you can go to their webside and fill the application up that way your name will be on the list.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2015 11:27 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 23:27:45 -0400

Sponsorship is a big deal at Fort Riley so you can get your questions answered. If you don't have orders to a specific brigade/unit you will be assigned one usually the first day or two of in-processing. You should have a sponsor before you get here, but usually they try can contact you over your army email. During in-processing your sponsor should do a face to face with you at least once. You can request 10 days TDY from your commander to try and move your family assuming you are married. It's your commanders discretion on when or if you get those days. Usually it depends on what the unit is doing. I've been at Fort Riley for 5.5 years, it's great for outdoor/sportsman like activities. The community and area are nice.

Response by SGT James Roth made May 13 at 2015 11:58 PM

SGT James Roth — Wed, 13 May 2015 23:58:18 -0400

I got out of the Army the first time because my reup options were "stay here or get out!" Stayed out 17 months, re-enlisted, change MOS, and still ended up back at Ft Riley. Your actual unit will be assigned at the replacement detachment while you inprocess, and that will depend on what units have needs for your MOS at that time.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 24 at 2015 3:37 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:37:22 -0400

There is a small city called Manhattan that is 20 minutes from post. It has shopping malls and franchise dinner places. It is home of the KSU Wildcats and rent can be a little high. Junction City is adjacent to the Post. There are not many businesses and you DO NOT WANT TO LIVE BY THE BUSINESS DISTRICT. Look a couple miles out of that area. I wish you and your family safe travel and a pleasant stay at Ft Riley.