Anyone have any insight on 2nd SB in Wiesbaden, Germany?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:36:19 -0400

Im supposed to PCS there soon, I was just wondering if anyone is stationed there now or was there recently that can tell me the ins and outs of the unit, specifically maintenance personnel, I’m a 91B, what’s it like for a 91B in2nd SB?

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2018 3:43 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:43:07 -0400

Not much for maintenance personnel in a strategic signal brigade. A lot of additional duties besides maintenance. Avoid all things signal as a mechanic. Im speaking from the 10 years I spent as part of NETCOM as a mechanic. Signal is great for signal personnel. As a maintainer in a signal unit, everything will be more important than performing maintenance.

Response by CW3 Richard Gooding made Jul 16 at 2018 3:43 PM

CW3 Richard Gooding — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:43:21 -0400

I'd reach out to a sponsor as 2Sig is in Wiesbaden but you could end up just about anywhere in Europe. No matter where you end up I'd expect you towing on HMMWV that's used for commo gear.

There are two types of people who leave Europe, those that love it and those that hate it. If you ask those that hate it what they did you won't hear about much. Ask those who love Europe what they did and the stories will never stop. Get out, explore and have fun.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2018 3:47 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:47:46 -0400

The signal bn I was in fell under 2nd SB for a short time before our deployment to Iraq in 09. 2SB seemed to be a good unit but everything is about signal. Ground equipment wasn't being utilized or maintained. Since I left signal I try to stick to combat arms units as a maintainer. It is way easier to get maintenance done in combat arms.

Response by 1SG Frank Boynton made Jul 17 at 2018 9:45 AM

1SG Frank Boynton — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 09:45:47 -0400

I served at WAB from 1985 until I retired in 1992. It was by far the best assignment I had in my 20-year career. The fact is it’s the best kept secret in the Army. I was with the 3rd COSCOM and did time on staff for the Dep Cdr for Transportation, my 1st Sgt time in HHC, and then more staff. I did a consecutive overseas tour and then Desert Shield happened just before I was scheduled to rotate to the US. We were frozen in place. I ended up in Kuwait for Shield/Storm. Did a total of 7 1/2 years at WAB.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2018 4:53 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 16:53:07 -0400

If it's anything like the signal battalion im assigned with here in the states, you're not gonna be a fan. Signal soldiers can't even tell the difference between coolant and Dextron VI. I lose brain cells every monday from the shit I've been asked. Plus, ordnance here is the red headed stepchild that the rest of the battalion seems to hate. On the brightside, your in Europe, have a blast with that you lucky bastard!