What does the task ECP/Tower mean I will be doing on deployment?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:04:01 -0500

So today we found out for our upcoming deployments where we will be heading and what our takings should be. My name is under ECP-Tower. Which I know is entry control point/guard tower but can anyone tell me what that entails? Anyone been a 68W and deployed with this tasking?

Response by SGM Billy Herrington made Dec 16 at 2019 8:21 PM

SGM Billy Herrington — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:21:22 -0500

Guarding the gate (Entry Control Point) and/or sitting in a tower watching for the Mongolian horde trying to breach the wire.

Damn Atropians will probably be around too

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2019 8:30 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:30:55 -0500

In a nutshell, guard duty

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Dec 16 at 2019 10:54 PM

SPC Stewart Smith — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 22:54:56 -0500

Gate guard.
You probably already know, but make sure you post absolutely no sensitive information in regards to your deployment.
We had a private that posted on myspace our deployment date and our date needed to be moved for it. His NCO got a pretty good ass chewing in formation and shit rolled down hill.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2019 11:11 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 23:11:18 -0500

It means there is no real threat or need for medical personnel, so instead of treating life threatening illness like gonorrhea, you’ll be some SOG’s bitch. SOG stands for sergeant of the guard. Can’t remember if the Army uses that term, but it was a thing in the Marines. At any rate, enjoy your “deployment.”

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2019 2:58 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 02:58:52 -0500

If this is to Qatar, you'll likely be replacing my Soldier in our S-3 shop lol. Zero medical mission here.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2019 6:37 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 06:37:16 -0500

Not to be too negative, but don’t get too married to the idea you’re exclusively Assigned - the roster often says one thing but you get assigned to do something else.

You as a medic will generally not be manning the ECP - you’re a medical resource they can’t easily replace. However, medics often can be assigned to the QRF element in case there is an incident that requires a medic.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2019 1:25 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:25:28 -0500

When your boots hit the ground the plan most likely will go out the window... Semper Gumby (Always Flexible).
Enjoy the view... and be ready to whatever is needed.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2019 1:33 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:33:23 -0500

Lol wassup Hollie

Response by SGT Charles Bartell made Jan 8 at 2020 11:51 AM

SGT Charles Bartell — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:51:05 -0500

You being a medic, You should pull your share of guard duty.
How ever your main duty should be Medic duty.
If you are still in 2/22 1st BCT. Then nore thank likely you will be a line medic or at a AID-STATION.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2020 3:02 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:02:12 -0500

Pulling Security

Response by LTC Ray Buenteo made Apr 1 at 2022 11:35 PM

LTC Ray Buenteo — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 23:35:10 -0400

Might be eco of a clinic but hard to tell with such little info and you should not share any specifics