What’s being at 1/4 IN in Hohenfels like?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:15:23 -0400

I’m an 2LT 11A and just got orders to Hohenfels. It’s my first duty station. What’s the day to day look like there? Does being in an OPFOR unit adversely effect my career?

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Sep 15 at 2022 5:52 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:52:23 -0400

Seems to me Sir, that it wouldn't, being able to put Platoon leading and tactics to work everyday would be a plus in my opinion.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Sep 15 at 2022 5:58 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:58:02 -0400

Colin Powell and Norman Schwarzkopf were 11A. Both ended up with 4 Stars.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2022 6:08 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:08:03 -0400

While I can’t answer about Hohenfels, I can answer the OPFOR question. Being a Platoon Leader is being a Platoon Leader, no matter what type of unit it is. It shouldn’t adversely affect you.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2022 6:33 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:33:50 -0400

Being a Platoon Leader in an OPFOR Infantry unit will not hamper your career. In fact, I think it will help you down the road. The reason being is that you will have OPFOR tactics added to your book of knowledge that you will be able to use down the road when you're no longer OPFOR. You will be in the Box quite a bit, though.