What percentage of 17C will go to Meade, Lackland, etc.? If I really want to be at Meade, enlisting 17C, what are my chances of being there?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:45:03 -0400

Response by SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez made Mar 26 at 2018 6:33 AM

SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 06:33:00 -0400

Hey Tom,
I think your chances are pretty good. I was stationed in Fort Meade for many years from 1998 til 2005, and again 2007 until I retired in 2013. I still live in the immediate area due to job opportunities. The reason why I think that there is a good chance to be stationed at Meade is because there is big Military Intelligence community, and the NSA is right next door. Good luck!

Response by CPT Zarin N. made Mar 26 at 2018 10:28 AM

CPT Zarin N. — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:28:10 -0400

With the Cyber Command building being constructed right now, as well as other 17 and 25 series requirements expanding in the area, I think there is a very high chance you'll end up at Meade. However, we all know how that "needs of the Army" piece goes....

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2018 12:43 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:43:34 -0400

Honestly you have a 50/50 chance. Coming straight out of AIT the 2 main duty stations you’ll have are Fort Gordon or Fort Meade. If you’re really lucky you’ll get Hawaii or Texas but for the most part you only have 2 options. Either way you’ll probably end up at Meade during your career at some point.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2018 2:27 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:27:43 -0400

I would concur with PFC Lowry's assessment for the most part. Ft. Meade and Ft. Gordon are the primary locations most 17Cs would be stationed, but there are at least 3 other locations currently active duty Cyber Operations Specialists can end up at right now. If you were to enlist in the near future, who knows what it will look like in the 15 months or so after you're done with training.

Response by Capt Sabrena Goldman made Mar 26 at 2018 4:24 PM

Capt Sabrena Goldman — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:24:11 -0400

How many MOS are you looking into? Maybe you should talk to a recruiter on here and PM themSSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4"