PCSing to Campbell from Korea

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 21:10:48 -0500

I am a New Specialist, and was just stationed at Camp Casey for the past year. I am PCSing to Fort Campbell, what should I expect when I first get there? And what is there to do in the area?

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Feb 3 at 2015 9:18 PM

SFC Vernon McNabb — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 21:18:38 -0500

SGT Private RallyPoint Member, Air Assault Course will be in your near future. WLC if you haven't gone already. Plenty of FTXs, STxs and CTC rotations. The beautiful sounds of helicopters flying day and night. Long waits coming into the gates at peak times (PT, Lunch and close of business). Other than that, Nashville, TN is about 45 minutes away, so there is plenty to do there. If you like to fish, ask people in your unit the best way to get to Land Between the Lakes (LBL). Plenty of places to hunt if you're into to that also.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 3 at 2015 9:19 PM

SGT Jim Z. — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 21:19:41 -0500

Well if it is anything like Fort Bragg you will go to the replacement company and then be assigned to a unit. Are you Air Assault if not be ready to go to Air assault school if assigned to division.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Feb 3 at 2015 9:28 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 21:28:03 -0500

I loved the rich history of the 101st. If you aren't Air Assault yet, you are now. I was there in 2/17 CAV but that was back in 99-01. I'm sure it has grown. Every year, a local winery had the "Jazz on the lawn" festival that we never missed. It is a good drive, but Nashville has everything to offer. Most troops went down in groups and split a room for the weekend. Lot's of hunting and fishing. Do you just have orders for the replacement unit or do you have pinpoint orders?

I see you updated your new unit info. Here are the people in your unit that are RallyPoint members.....
https://www.rallypoint.com/units/2-44-ada-2nd-battalion-44th-air-defense-artillery-regiment-fort-campbell-ky/current

2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2-44 ADA), 101st Sustainment Brigade members...

Find 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2-44 ADA) members on RallyPoint.

Response by MSG Scott McBride made Feb 3 at 2015 9:36 PM

MSG Scott McBride — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 21:36:00 -0500

Aha! You have a rendezvous with destiny! Campbell is a great duty station with some of the best combat and support units in the Army. Nashville is about an hour away and loads of fun. Enjoy!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2015 10:52 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:52:01 -0500

Arrive in Supreme shape and motivated! SGT Private RallyPoint Member

Like many have said you will attend Air Assault School but also have the opportunity to attend other courses such as Pathfinder and get yourself promoted.

Nashville is close but please have a plan to stay there the extra out cost is worth your career. It is fun though as I was there for a bit before I deployed and had a blast.

As SFC Mark Merino stated there is a ton of history. Learn it before you get there and be able to recite some of it and you shall be received even better.

Enjoy your tour there. Have Fun, Get Out and Explore! Good Luck! Rally Point Mentors are here for you.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2015 6:37 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 06:37:45 -0500

Agree with what everyone else said. The exception would be pathfinder school. Attendance is restricted to the follow MOS: 11B, 11C, 11Z (11Z must be assigned to a Pathfinder Billet), 15Q, 19D, 88M, 92R (skill levels 3 and 4 only), and 92Y (skill levels 1 through 3). Ft. Campbell's Pathfinder course was almost shut down by Ft. Benning due to Soldiers outside of the MOS's and billets stated above being allowed to attend the course. Prepare for your next RENDEZVOUS WITH DESTINY!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2015 4:06 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:06:57 -0500

Thank you all for the Insite! I will definitely be using all of this information on my transition from Korea to Fort Campbell.

Response by SFC Rapfeal Mayfield made Feb 7 at 2015 12:07 PM

SFC Rapfeal Mayfield — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 12:07:58 -0500

Prepare yourself for Air Assault School!!!