Posted on Jan 6, 2019
What are some “Dos and Don’ts” of your first duty station? Any tips?
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I am set to PCS from Fort Gordon (AIT) to Fort Bragg this Tuesday and my chain of command has been helpful with guiding me and helping understand how different the “Big Army” is than TRADOC and I would just like to see if there is anyone that has some helpful tips or things to avoid doing at my first Duty Station?
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Mouth shut, ears open. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Put in the extra work and people will notice. Be ready to take on extra work when it's asked of you.
Don't neglect your PT! There are a ton of gyms on post and they are all free. Morning pt shouldn't be the only pt you do all day.
Don't blow all your money. If you're single and living in the barracks. Literally everything is paid for. Don't rush out to go get a car if you don't have one. Don't go into debt. Don't get a star card and Max it out. If you want to make a big purchase like a car talk to one of your NCOs that you trust to help you out. They will be willing to and it'll pay off in the long run.
Use the tuition assistance the army gives you to take college classes while you're in! It's free money and helps alot. The education center on Knox has all the info you need.
Choose your friends wisely. You can be pushed to excel or dragged down all by who you hang out with. You'll know who the shitbags are after a few weeks of being at your new unit.
Get out of the ft Bragg/Fayetteville area on weekends. Don't just sit in your room/house and waste time. Lots to do up in raliegh, out by the ocean, west into the mountains ECT. Just don't be a barracks rat.
Most of all be ready to learn, don't be lazy and have fun! The army is great but a lot of people get miserable because they don't do anything to help themselves out. It isn't gonna be awesome everyday, but it is what you make it. Good luck! Bragg isn't a bad place to be. I've been here and Ft. Drum. While I miss the snow I enjoy it here more.
If you have any more questions let me know. I'm on Bragg and have been for a little bit.
Don't neglect your PT! There are a ton of gyms on post and they are all free. Morning pt shouldn't be the only pt you do all day.
Don't blow all your money. If you're single and living in the barracks. Literally everything is paid for. Don't rush out to go get a car if you don't have one. Don't go into debt. Don't get a star card and Max it out. If you want to make a big purchase like a car talk to one of your NCOs that you trust to help you out. They will be willing to and it'll pay off in the long run.
Use the tuition assistance the army gives you to take college classes while you're in! It's free money and helps alot. The education center on Knox has all the info you need.
Choose your friends wisely. You can be pushed to excel or dragged down all by who you hang out with. You'll know who the shitbags are after a few weeks of being at your new unit.
Get out of the ft Bragg/Fayetteville area on weekends. Don't just sit in your room/house and waste time. Lots to do up in raliegh, out by the ocean, west into the mountains ECT. Just don't be a barracks rat.
Most of all be ready to learn, don't be lazy and have fun! The army is great but a lot of people get miserable because they don't do anything to help themselves out. It isn't gonna be awesome everyday, but it is what you make it. Good luck! Bragg isn't a bad place to be. I've been here and Ft. Drum. While I miss the snow I enjoy it here more.
If you have any more questions let me know. I'm on Bragg and have been for a little bit.
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No problem. Like I said if you have any specific questions don't be afraid to ask. Shoot me a message or post them here.
Oh and be ready for the heat. It gets stupid hot in the summer.
Oh and be ready for the heat. It gets stupid hot in the summer.
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1. Do believe in yourself
2. Do have a positive attitude
3. Do what you should, and much more even if not asked
4. Do Embrace the Culture
5. Do Develop Yourself and others
6. Do a lot of PT
7. Do your best always
8. Do be of sound mind and Character
9. Do enjoy your work, your peers, your mission and your unit
10. Do have fun
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1. Do not be a Non-Airborne Person
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2. Do have a positive attitude
3. Do what you should, and much more even if not asked
4. Do Embrace the Culture
5. Do Develop Yourself and others
6. Do a lot of PT
7. Do your best always
8. Do be of sound mind and Character
9. Do enjoy your work, your peers, your mission and your unit
10. Do have fun
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1. Do not be a Non-Airborne Person
That is all
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