How is life like for an Army 42A at Ramstein Germany as a Courier? Looking for some advice?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 14:37:53 -0400

Response by COL Lee Flemming made Sep 5 at 2016 2:45 AM

COL Lee Flemming — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 02:45:51 -0400

I have couriers here that interact with Ramstein couriers...they all love the job (never hear them complain), they are literally on the road two weeks out of the month, but the job is straight forward (strictly enforced rules). GL!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2016 8:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 20:00:50 -0400

Germany ROCKS! You'll love it. Not sure about the job

Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 3:15 PM

CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:15:27 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member My supervisor at my last unit came from Germany as a defense courier. Said it's the best job he'll ever have and wishes he could do it for the full 20 there. Very laid back, get to travel quite a bit and hours are amazing. Best of luck!

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2016 10:28 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 10:28:04 -0400

It all depends, if you are a self starter then you are good I was at DCS from 2011-2013 its not all that bad. You are just isolated from any type of military support so you have to piggy back off other units if they are willing to help. UTILIZE 21st TSC, I cannot express this enough. They will help you out the best they can. Especially the G-1 SGM, I used him in order to get me out. But they also allowed us to update Weapons, Schools other stuff like that. You are TDY a lot and you have to do other stuff. I was the R/A and EM rep for the station. You cant really explain what you do besides say "Im a DCS COURIER" If you are married your spouse will be jealous because you get to go all over Europe on the Army's dime. I loved it. But like I said you will see how the AF side of the House works, TOTALLY DIFFERENT then our world. I watched an E-6 argue with a E-8 (mind blown) but if at all anything stay away from ARI's and if it doesn't feel right 99.9% its not. Other then that enjoy the travel and please utilize other Army units for promotions, schools and anything else because you will have very little there the AF has all they need. That's the best advice I can give. Other then that I can help you out with whatever else you need.