What city station/group should I pick?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:49:08 -0500

I am a 35P. Mostly strategic background with a short deployment supporting 10th mtn. My branch wants to send me airborne and giving me group option as well to 5th at Campbell, 10th at carson, or 3rd at bragg?

Which would be an overall better pick?

I want to look at from many aspects. I have family as well so schools, communities and quality of life is a big concern just as much as the unit, optempto, training opportunities, and career development.

Any recommendations or anyone willing to share their experience would be more than appreciated. Thanks.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2020 8:55 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:55:45 -0500

Shoot with only group options all are decent for the unit themselves.

I spent 6 years at bragg and love everything about it, and good areas for buying/building a house. Bad side is the school system isnt the greatest, if you do choose it, look north of post for better school districts than south, or jack britt area, but its inside city limits which I prefer outside of.

I have also heard great things about carson and the area, but he never been.

Campbell is the only one I dont know anything about.

Response by SSG William Jones made Mar 4 at 2020 8:56 PM

SSG William Jones — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:56:22 -0500

I'm biased but 5th Group would be a prime choice.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2020 9:00 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:00:08 -0500

What's your language? Most groups are language centric.

Response by SPC Andrew K. made Mar 4 at 2020 9:22 PM

SPC Andrew K. — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:22:45 -0500

I served at Carson 30 years ago and it was good but I wish I had gone south or Texas

Response by 1SG Leroy Lucero made Mar 4 at 2020 10:06 PM

1SG Leroy Lucero — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:06:24 -0500

I served with 1st group. I heard great things about Carson

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2020 10:38 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:38:28 -0500

I have served with or in all the active SF Groups and each has there strengths and challenges for non tabbers.

It is about your culture, your families strengths and your character.

First-if you have a choice...what region appeals to you most? The groups tend to take on the cultural aspects of the region they support and that would appeal to you.

Second-language...if you have a primary it will drive your assignment. Just that simple. They need specific languages in each group-if your lucky and have a language that cross cuts groups-great

Third-don’t go indiginoius when you arrive. There are Green Berets...then everyone else who supports Green Berets. When your in the group your job is to be value added in your skill but be prepared to do whatever is needed. Whenever it’s needed to make the mission a success. But never forget-until you volunteer to be assessed and pass SFQC...in the end, you are a temp hire.

Lastly-if your a frat boy or Anglophile -10th is the place, of your machismo and swagger-7th is your crew, if your a knuckles up guy-It’s 5th, if you’re all about the UW and Indig -3rd will be great, and if your about training and mil to mil then 1st.

Each battalion is different and each group acts in there own space. But for a Soldier-it’s the place to get good at your job, learn great skills and make some non-conventional aspects of your craft shine.

For families I hear only good things from 10th,1st and 5th. 10th and 1st are pricey though. Bragg has its goodness with 3rd but schools are hit and miss and 7th in Eglin May be a cool since your on a AFB.

Pray you choose wisely for your family-you May be our and about a lot and they will have to make their best life where you go Brother. That is paramount to your success

Good luck and God Speed

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Mar 5 at 2020 3:09 AM

SPC Erich Guenther — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 03:09:10 -0500

Each SF Group has it's own area of the world it is responsible for. Not sure if you know that or not but look into it at least and it might help you with your decision.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2020 11:14 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:14:16 -0500

I loved being at Carson. Elementary and middle schools were on post. It wasn't until high school that our kids had to go off post and Fountain/Ft Carson high school was pretty good.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2020 1:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:42:56 -0500

Bragg is best

Response by Fort Carson Mountain Post Living made Mar 5 at 2020 2:33 PM

Fort Carson Mountain Post Living — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:33:41 -0500

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Response by MSG James Devereaux made Mar 14 at 2020 11:51 AM

MSG James Devereaux — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 11:51:07 -0400

5th GRP is a good option. The community is great and you WILL stay busy.