Possibly PCSing to Korea in the Army. What should I know about being stationed in Camp Humphreys?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 21:30:41 -0500

Looking at getting stationed in Korea for 2 years to do my command time. I've been there for a rotational deployment in an ABCT. What's it like being there as permanent party? What advice do you have? Going to be accompanied with a wife, kid and dogs.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Nov 28 at 2020 10:11 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:11:55 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Be kind to the Signal Corps personnel you may encounter. Camp Casey, spring of 1955. 7th Engineers had secured a temporary, floating bridge with wire cables and a Coffin Hoist to keep it tight. (A Coffin Hoist is a small, very portable Chain Hoist).

The Engineer’s Coffin Hoist had somehow been replaced with a “3 Bolt Clamp” securing the cables.

7th Signal Company was right across the road and the bridge from the Engineers. Our mission included constructing telephone lines including telephone poles that were kept erect with Guy Wires.

When our LT entered our tent with an Engineer LT, some of our tent’s floorboards were found to be loose.

Gosh, there was a Coffin Hoist hiding there! (Article 32 requested)

The photo is of the River, before the bridge. CW5 Jack Cardwell

Response by SFC William Farrell made Nov 29 at 2020 1:25 AM

SFC William Farrell — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 01:25:11 -0500

Best assignment I ever had CPT Private RallyPoint Member. Just about four or five miles south of the DMZ and we lived in the Quonset huts that CSM Charles Hayden showed you a picture of. Loved my Ramen noodles still do after 50 years!

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Nov 29 at 2020 1:25 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 01:25:33 -0500

Get to know the country, it’s culture, and people. Stay away from soju... after your 1st experience.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2020 9:44 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 09:44:49 -0500

Sir,
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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2020 10:28 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:28:50 -0500

Right now premanent party is much like "deployed" party. Senior rooms are generic, solo with bath, stove/ oven, etc. You can get a car pretty cheap. Maybe <$1500. Car insurance is super cheap. <$50/mo. With covid, most places are shut down and lots of seoul is off limits. But humphreys has plenty to offer. I try to force myself off post to eat somewhere. As enlisted, I partnered with a katusa to show me around. It's a great place to get involved locally with community or CAC/MWR.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2020 8:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:20:22 -0500

I would say live off base so you can really experience the culture. The housing off base from what I saw looked pretty nice for military. Having your car is nice. Get to bring one and will get to be able to buy another one when you get there.