Can anyone give me any sort of information about Al Udeid Air Base Qatar, or more specifically what a 3Pxxx can expect while there?

2017-03-20T06:45:00-04:00

Response by SSgt Zac Ruttman made Mar 20 at 2017 11:27 AM

2017-03-20T11:27:15-04:00

I wish I could, brother. I was there for a week just passing thru. It was hot as hell. That's all the info I can give you.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2017 3:53 PM

2017-03-20T15:53:11-04:00

SrA Warren Empey, http://www.afcent.af.mil/Units/379thAirExpeditionaryWing.aspx

There is a lot of open source info on the net. I would caution other SF folks responding to remember OPSEC / COMSEC in your replies. Good luck on your tour and god bless.

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Response by SSgt Justin Doell made Mar 20 at 2017 10:16 PM

2017-03-20T22:16:26-04:00

I was there in 08 and I've heard a lot of things changed. Mission is still Air base defense. They have flight line patrols, police patrols, outside the base patrols as well as well as search pit and gate duties. You can go off base and ride a camel or a sand duning adventure. It was a good TDY. Hot as ever in August.

Response by MSgt Peter Vatistas made Mar 25 at 2017 5:38 PM

2017-03-25T17:38:40-04:00

I was there, but it was too long ago for me to be certain my answer would be accurate for you (2002). Back then, the duty was LE, towers, ISRT, ESRT, Externals and Convoys (externals were out to about 3 mile appointments, convoys were further - sometimes a LOT further). I would imagine it would be the same now. If you have a Raven tab you would definitely be doing FAST missions. If you have Pre-Raven, you MIGHT be doing FAST.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2017 7:39 PM

2017-03-25T19:39:35-04:00

Enjoy your vacation.

Response by SSgt Jay Peterson made Apr 20 at 2017 5:56 PM

2017-04-20T17:56:24-04:00

Swamp butt, in summer

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2017 4:08 PM

2017-04-21T16:08:20-04:00

That place is HOT as Hell, but you don't get shot at on a regular basis

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2018 7:23 AM

2018-06-28T07:23:03-04:00

It’s hot