I have a Soldier going to Jordan. Has anyone been there recently, and if so, what should they expect?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:32:02 -0400

So apparently I have a Soldier going to Jordan. I was wondering if anyone has been that recently and if so what is he to expect? Thanks-

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2017 11:14 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 23:14:13 -0400

Probably a chu with a Green Beans and a decent little PX. If they are going where I think they are going.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2017 12:23 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:23:39 -0400

MSAB or KASOTC?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2017 8:25 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:25:23 -0400

Thank you Sergeant Cody- I am just trying to prepare him for the unprepared I am just trying to prepare him for the unprepared!!!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2017 10:41 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:41:59 -0400

I was there in 94. I can't give any insight on anything mission related, but tell him to see Petra, Madaba, and Aqaba while he is there. If he knows nothing about those places, tell him to read about them before he goes.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2018 7:23 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:23:47 -0500

I was there. I'd prepare him to stock up on supplies. Especially things he likes. When I was there, there was not a PX. It's a nice camp and it was growing when I left so not to sure what it looks like now.
So basics: combat showers (hot water would run out)
There is internet (you would use wifi) just not the best and the more people that showed up the worse it got.
PX was pretty much the native energy drink and I think he might have had cigarettes. It was just a local selling stuff.
Careful of the electric outlets. When I was there the electricity was ran by a local that had to read from a English book. It ended up fryed a lot of stuff. BE CAREFUL!
When I left they just opened their gym. It looked nice.
Have people send you snacks. When I was there food would start to run out. I hope he isn't a picky eater!
Dust! Make sure your Soldier has his water neck! He/she will want it!