What can I expect as an 11C who just re-enlisted for Fort Campbell?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:23:24 -0500

Specialist 11C just re-enlisted for Fort Campbell out of Fort Hood. What to expect and advice for things to look out for.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2017 4:49 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:49:11 -0500

High op tempo unit, i would prepare pt wise, last i was there 09’ the line units value pt and scores. If you are not Air Asslt qualified my unit had AA PT every Thurs until you went to school. Overall pretty good unit obviously that depends on you individual leadrshp. Check out the museum on post.

Response by SSG Brian L. made Nov 7 at 2017 5:58 PM

SSG Brian L. — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:58:09 -0500

Be ready for Air Assault School soon after getting there. Probably within two months depending on your training optempo.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Nov 7 at 2017 6:51 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:51:27 -0500

If you enjoy hunting and fishing, there are supreme opportunities on and off base.

Response by SPC Robert Coventry made Nov 7 at 2017 10:52 PM

SPC Robert Coventry — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:52:21 -0500

I was an 11C at Fort Campbell in 1986 to 1987, so I hope someone with fresher experience can help, Rakkasan

Response by 1SG Dominic Garofolo made Nov 9 at 2017 1:13 PM

1SG Dominic Garofolo — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 13:13:45 -0500

Promotions will start coming faster because 11C's are the smartest in the infantry

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2017 5:08 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:08:13 -0500

PT wise prepare to run and ruck a lot. Training wise you will get a lot of training but just like anywhere it also depends on the unit your in and your leadership. When I was there a year and a half ago I made the IMLC training packets to a fort Campbell version used with fort Campbell maps so I had everyone PVT and up understand how to do the basics in FDC. career progression wise you are in a great place. I showed up with just LRM, BLC, and sniper school. I left with my schools maxed out and was only there for 4 years with 2 deployments. They have almost everything from air assault, pathfinder, fries/spies, rappelmaster, master driver, UMO, BLC, Air Load Planner, etc. Also prepare to be in the field a lot or at JRTC or deployed. Overall great unit I can’t wait to go back.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2017 8:03 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:03:40 -0500

Non stop field time

Response by SGT Mark Friedman made Nov 10 at 2017 5:47 PM

SGT Mark Friedman — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:47:05 -0500

The Hopkinsville Ky- Clarksville TN area is really nice. The twin lakes of Kentucky are about 30 minutes east on I-24... Great outdoors opportunities. Nashville is an hour east on 24. St Louis and Indianapolis are about 4 hours...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2017 7:53 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 07:53:35 -0500

Are you tracking what brigade you’re going to?

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2017 11:52 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 11:52:29 -0500

Rucksack... still heavy. Go to SFAS, you guys are always needed for mortar skills!

Response by SPC Mike Moreau made Nov 26 at 2017 4:13 PM

SPC Mike Moreau — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 16:13:10 -0500

Get ready to walk alot

Response by SPC Samuel Tomlinson made Nov 28 at 2017 9:46 AM

SPC Samuel Tomlinson — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:46:59 -0500

Run and run some more. Oh and be able to climb rope

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2018 10:43 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 22:43:55 -0500

What brigade? I just left there a month ago. It has its moments if u are going anywhere but 3rd brigade good luck

Response by MSG James Devereaux made Feb 11 at 2019 10:14 PM

MSG James Devereaux — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:14:14 -0500

Expect Air Assault school and combat. You’ll be in HHC but stay away from dudes in your company. Try to latch on to the Scout Plt, who are also in HHC and have the highest standards of any other unit in the 101st. Then go to Ranger school and reclassify 11B. Then go to the units that do the most combat and be all you can be for 20 years.