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My husband is stuck in the Return Home Unit at Fort Leonard Wood. He was able to finally call me today (for 10 minutes) and explained how stupid it is for all the soldiers returning home for various reasons. They are in the barracks for 22 and 1/2 hours a day and only allowed to sleep or read. They are allotted 30 minutes for chow. I just want to help him! Sounds like the life is being sucked out.
Fort Leonard Wood
Morale
Posted 6 y ago
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I don't understand the lingo on this- did he fail a school?. Regardless- if you have his address, then write! Phones are over rated for communicating- but letters which can go pages and be re-read for months can be a big morale booster anytime.
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RHU is for those who failed Basic Training and are being processed out of the Army to Return to civlian life.
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CPO Nate S.
SSG (Join to see) - So, for an old Navy guy I wanted to understand RHU a little deeper:
- (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Returned_to_unit]
- (https://www.army.mil/article/130788/30th_ag_helps_civilians_become_soldiers)
It this accurate?
- (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Returned_to_unit]
- (https://www.army.mil/article/130788/30th_ag_helps_civilians_become_soldiers)
It this accurate?
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Just do what you can, which seems like it isn't much. Stay positive when speaking with him.
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You need to be positive to the point of annoyance to him, paint the picture of what life will soon be like so he has hope.
There is a magic to writing goals down! He should be preparing for his next adventure!
Reading and writing in a journal are critical to his success. I know he may not feel like it but I used these times as a gift to find inspiration and plan my / our future and think through multiple potential future options. What are my next jobs or possible jobs? Who do I need to develop relationships with to be successful or to get a really honest estimate of my skills? What are my key contacts for these options? What does my wife want / need that I am not doing or pursuing? What skills can I develop to get me closer to the goals that I have established? This is a great time to just think and plan and pursue mental chess on your own life and experiences.
If he wants to get out, even if not spiritual, he can request to speak to the Chaplin and participate in religious activities. The unit can't ignore it, they must accommodate.
God Speed this time will end, make the best use of it he can.
You need to be positive to the point of annoyance to him, paint the picture of what life will soon be like so he has hope.
There is a magic to writing goals down! He should be preparing for his next adventure!
Reading and writing in a journal are critical to his success. I know he may not feel like it but I used these times as a gift to find inspiration and plan my / our future and think through multiple potential future options. What are my next jobs or possible jobs? Who do I need to develop relationships with to be successful or to get a really honest estimate of my skills? What are my key contacts for these options? What does my wife want / need that I am not doing or pursuing? What skills can I develop to get me closer to the goals that I have established? This is a great time to just think and plan and pursue mental chess on your own life and experiences.
If he wants to get out, even if not spiritual, he can request to speak to the Chaplin and participate in religious activities. The unit can't ignore it, they must accommodate.
God Speed this time will end, make the best use of it he can.
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