What advice do you have for a new 68W heading to BACH at Fort Campbell?

2018-05-25T23:08:41-04:00

I just received my projected orders to head to BACH once I’m complete my whiskey school. Any advice about the unit or to understand what it would be like would be amazing. Do I get the opportunity to go to Ai Assualt school quickly?

Response by SSG William Jones made May 25 at 2018 11:18 PM

2018-05-25T23:18:45-04:00

Been out too long to give you any up-to-date advice but I'm sure you'll adapt like a duck to water.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2018 11:36 PM

2018-05-25T23:36:31-04:00

You will go to air assault school more than likely within the first month of getting there if you can pass a pt test

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 26 at 2018 12:51 AM

2018-05-26T00:51:00-04:00

https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=collegeuniv&find_loc=Fort+Campbell%2C+KY

I didn't know if you'd wanted to do any college, however, I found this, just in case it might be of any possible interest....

The Best 10 Colleges & Universities near 2nd St, Fort Campbell, KY - Last Updated May 2018 - Yelp...

Best Colleges & Universities in 2nd St, Fort Campbell, KY - Troy State University, Hopkinsville Community College, Bethel University College of Professional Studies, Austin Peay State University, University of Kentucy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daymar College, University of Phoenix, Trevecca Nazarene University, Brown Mackie College

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 26 at 2018 12:52 AM

2018-05-26T00:52:32-04:00

https://www.goarmyed.com/public/facility_pages/Fort_Campbell_Geo_Ed_Center/default.asp

And this....

GoArmyEd : Ft Campbell Geo Ed Center

The Testing Center provides Military personnel,DLAB, DLPT and other Army personnel tests, as well as tests for skill assessment and placement,college credit, evaluation and placement. Contact us during general office hours for other scheduled tests, time and dates. For information please call (270) 798-3402.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 26 at 2018 12:53 AM

2018-05-26T00:53:31-04:00

http://fortcampbellcourier.com/highereducation/article_d7f69ece-2423-11e4-bc07-0019bb2963f4.html

This too....

Contact information for Army Education Center, schools and services

For more information about attending any of the programs, services or schools offered at the Glenn H. English Army Education Center, call Education Counseling at 270-798-3201 from 9 a.m. to

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 26 at 2018 12:59 AM

2018-05-26T00:59:17-04:00

Aside from any work training stuff, honest, is live in the post education center, make it a second home, honest...we had an ed ctr where I was I used it, though not efficiently, seriously, I'd !ale beaucoup serious use of it, and start am assocs and/or bachelor's part time as quickly as humanly possible, of clinical because you're clinical, fi e, if another major, also fine, however, I'd immerse myself in cultural things there, as well as take advantage of whatever is around, if there's a mil aero club, def go for sport and/or private pilot training if allowed...if you want martial arts, I'd always wanted to do aikido where I was, that and iaido would keep you well occupied, though you may have your own tastes in such things...I was never there when I was in, however, if there's volunteering stuff to do on installation, offer to do it, honestz it'd reflect well on you, esp for your evals, those are my thoughts, honest....

Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2018 10:58 AM

2018-05-26T10:58:00-04:00

Optempo at Campbell is pretty high. BACH is a nice facility. Locals have ready access to AASLT school. There's lots of services available thru ACS so spend time learning what all is offered. Enjoy your time here and explore your opportunities.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2018 11:32 AM

2018-05-26T11:32:39-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member I'd advise you to link up with line medics and prepare yourself to master medic skills. I'd also see if I could volunteer in a trama unit at the hospital or nearest civilian hospital.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2018 4:21 PM

2018-05-26T16:21:05-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Welcome to RP (if you haven't heard it yet) and can't wait till you see the installation! For on post, much everyone earlier said, there is an Education Center to help you progress with your professional and personal goals of higher education. But please note that you can't utilize the Tuition Assistance until you complete one full year of active federal service. Sources: https://www.goarmyed.com/public/public_tuition_assistance_policies.aspx & https://www.military.com/education/money-for-school/army-tuition-assistance.html
This one hit my soldiers hard but there are other programs such as the Pell Grant one of my other soldiers that I mentor have used to help where TA isn't able to pick up.

As for on post activities, there is the BOSS program (if you're single) source: https://campbell.armymwr.com/programs/boss and even a Facebook page for it when the website isn't updating like it should. There are various MWR runs, annual events such as this weekend, Fourth of July and the holidays. Despite being a family centric post it takes care of its single soldiers just as well.

SSG an engineer I can't say much on your day to day job, but what I gathered from old friends over these years, you need to get better than good at your job. Becoming a medical professional as a clinic medic and a line clinic when you're assigned to a BCT. You got BACH so clinic training is easy to assume but ask your first line (after in processing through KALSU http://www.campbell.army.mil/Soldiers/Pages/Newcomers.aspx) about training opportunities for line medic work.

As for Air Assault School, everyone will be excited you're wanting to go. I got two or of three of my soldiers to qualify before we are heading out the door and in theory you can go straight to school very soon. Please learn a technique to climb a rope. KALSU cadre will require you to climb their rope at least once before you're released for the day. It does help and they have no problem helping you learn a better way to climb up a rope.

Can't wait to hear you out here in Screaming Eagle Country and have a wonderful but safe weekend.

GoArmyEd: Tuition Assistance (TA) Policies

The Tuition Assistance (TA) program provides financial assistance for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of a Soldier's professional and personal self-development goals. TA is available for courses that are offered in the classroom or by distance learning and is part of an approved academic degree or certificate program. The courses must be offered by schools that are registered in GoArmyEd, are accredited by accrediting...

Response by SPC Tom Claymon made May 27 at 2018 9:00 PM

2018-05-27T21:00:14-04:00

If it’s anything like like it used to be, that will probably be one of the first things your 1st Sergeant will discuss during your welcome to the unit discussion!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2018 4:10 AM

2018-06-04T04:10:21-04:00

Look at the area around both locations. Pick which one you think you would like to be around. In Campbell you have Nashville about 45 min away. In Stewart you have Savannah about 30 min away. I believe both places are fun to ride motorcycles at and do out door activities. (Hunt, fish, etc). Do your research. As far as the duty assignment you will make it what it is at either place.