What can I expect of 2nd Brigade, 1st Cav Division?

2019-05-19T12:08:33-04:00

I will be reporting there towards the end of year and wandering what to expect in order to prepare for when I get there.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 19 at 2019 12:36 PM

2019-05-19T12:36:54-04:00

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Brigade_Combat_Team,_1st_Cavalry_Division_(United_States)

I found this...

2nd Brigade Combat Team - Wikipedia

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 19 at 2019 12:38 PM

2019-05-19T12:38:11-04:00

https://www.bing.com/search?pc=SUWI&form=temp17&q=2nd+brigade+1st+cavalry+division

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2nd brigade 1st cavalry division - Bing

On 1 April 1968, the 2nd Brigade, alongside other 1st Cavalry Division elements, conducted Operation Pegasus in order to relieve the Marines at Khe Sanh. The 1st Cavalry Division completed the relief of the Marine units on 10 April and assumed responsibility for the Khe Sanh area of operations.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 19 at 2019 12:39 PM

2019-05-19T12:39:53-04:00

Typically, I've noticed just about all the major units have Wikipedia pages, I've found them quite handy for getting at least the gist about a given unit, the same I'd also.noticed tends to be true of installations, I'd seen....

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 19 at 2019 12:40 PM

2019-05-19T12:40:50-04:00

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Hood

Im.assuming you'd be here, I found this also....

Fort Hood - Wikipedia

Fort Hood is a U.S. military post located in Killeen, Texas. The post is named after Confederate General John Bell Hood who is best known for commanding the Texas Brigade during the American Civil War. It is located halfway between Austin and Waco, about 60 miles (97km) from each, within the U.S. state of Texas. Fort Hood is an installation of the United States Army.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 19 at 2019 2:38 PM

2019-05-19T14:38:32-04:00

What is your MOS. That should give you the first clue.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2019 12:58 AM

2019-05-20T00:58:16-04:00

I spent 4 years in 3-16 FA. Expect high training tempo with lots of field time. 2ABCT is also part of the PACOM rotations so expect to likely do at least 1-2 9 month rotation to Korea while there

Response by SPC Jared Bever made May 20 at 2019 11:39 AM

2019-05-20T11:39:16-04:00

Pain suffering and a lot of good people to share it with

Response by SPC Michael Siniard made Jun 3 at 2019 12:45 PM

2019-06-03T12:45:10-04:00

I was with 3rd acr which was located on the airfield I don’t know much about 1st cav, the base is huge, PX is on west fort hood, commissary is not to far from the main gate, go out the east gate you have places to eat, there are plenty of gyms and dfac’s to choose from, good luck