To what units can an 88M be assigned at JBLM? What is the day to day like?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:49:06 -0500

Curious what units an 88M at JBLM could be assigned to and what the day to day is. I've heard of 88M getting stationed there and not even doing 88M related tasks. Thanks!

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Dec 13 at 2019 6:52 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:52:17 -0500

You would have to see what really goes on to be sure.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2019 8:18 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 08:18:38 -0500

You could go almost anywhere. There is a Sustainment Brigade or you could go to either of the FSC's in 2ID. It just depends on the manpower. Oh by the way, almost any unit you go to as an 88M will involve non related 88M tasks. Thats just the way the cookie crumbles. If you want to be a true driver and MOSTLY do your 88M job, the only place ive seen that in 24 yrs as a Transporter was in Germany. It is what it is, make the most of it. Youll be just fine JBLM is a nice assignment. Good luck to you

Response by SPC Russ Bolton made Dec 13 at 2019 9:02 AM

SPC Russ Bolton — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:02:19 -0500

I can only say what I know about the task of an 88m. I was with the 3rd armored division. Other then the normal motor pool duties. I was able to be a runner for the battalion, so I wasn't in the kasern as much. All of your duties will be based around driving, with having plenty of guard duty. Be blessed

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2019 11:47 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:47:35 -0500

You can be stationed at any unit on JBLM. You are a Soldier first and an 88M second at any unit in the Army, so you will do Soldier MOS-immaterial tasks and fill MOS-Immaterial positions like gate guard, AHA Guard, training room NCO, Reception Cadre, or whatever other tasking your unit has been assigned to fill.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2019 10:00 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:00:04 -0500

You could really go to any unit. I’m at JBLM and I’m in a field artillery unit and the 88m’s are in one company with the mechanics. Their day to day is not too busy unless they have a school/class or range. So pretty chill. However when it’s time for the field they are very busy and get worked.

Response by SGT Kelsey Massey made Dec 21 at 2019 7:29 PM

SGT Kelsey Massey — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 19:29:26 -0500

I’ve never been Assigned to JBLM, only trainer there. But me personally I’ve been assigned to IN BN and Combat Engineers! I loved both assignments especially in theatre

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 12:56 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:56:54 -0500

There’s a few transportation companies on north fort 523ctc and 513tc .. gonna get that work in both of them but you’ll learn your job for sure