What's FT. Benning's Garrison like?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 09:59:24 -0400

I'm PCSing to Ft. Benning soon, and have no idea what to expect. Anything and everything would be appreciated

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Mar 12 at 2014 10:52 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:52:01 -0400

Depends on the person...I've visited numerous times and it's grown over the past 5 years.

Nice post close to Atlanta and the surrounding area has its benefits.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Mar 12 at 2014 10:54 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:54:44 -0400

May consider looking here:

http://www.benning.army.mil/mcoe/newcomers/

Or searching for and reaching out to members currently at Fort Benning for specifics.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2014 2:38 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:38:17 -0400

I'm stationed here now and I was also in korea for my first duty station. I will say that there is plenty to do around here. And if you get tired of the pine trees and red clay, you can put in a pass and go to panama beach which is really close.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2014 8:58 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 20:58:57 -0400

Hey there, fellow 56M!

Ft. Benning, in general, is very different depending on the section you're in. There are four main sections: Main Post, Harmony Church, Sand Hill, and Kelley Hill.

Main Post is the first part of Ft. Benning you'll experience. It's got the nicest parts of Ft. Benning, in my opinion. Post Headquarters is there, along with Soldier's Plaza (where you'll do the majority of your inprocessing), the Airborne School, and the Manuever Captain's Career Course (MCCC). If you want to see more Captains than you can shake a stick at, head over to Building 4! Also, 3rd Ranger Battalion and RSTB are on main post, behind "The Brown Fence". You'll know it when you see it.

Harmony Church is the new home of the Armor School. Tankers, Scouts, and Armor Officers do their Basic and MOS training here. You'll also find the Ranger Training Brigade, Air Assault course, and the Marine Tanker training area. Lots of training going on there.

Sand Hill is the long-standing Home of the Infantry. Basic and OSUT is conducted here, without exception.

And Kelley Hill, the oft-forgotten portion, is my Area of Operations. We're the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Sledgehammer! We're the only FORSCOM unit on Ft. Benning, and as such are mostly left to ourselves. We live in our own little world "On The Hill".

Do you have orders to the Garrison on Ft. Benning? I would be happy to provide a 56M's perspective on PCS'ing here. Most of my knowledge is current.

Response by CPL Rene Wruck made Sep 29 at 2014 11:21 PM

CPL Rene Wruck — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 23:21:59 -0400

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Be careful.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Sep 29 at 2014 11:31 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 23:31:17 -0400

Benning isn't too bad. Main post definitely feels "historic" and "old Army". Great gym, but if you hit rush hour going on or off post, expect a traffic jam. They've also really fixed up the training side too (Harmony Church). Which unit are you going to? Who you are with and what part of post you are on will affect a lot of things.