PCS as Army infantry to the pacific? What’s training like and is it family friendly?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:56:56 -0500

Hello I’m stationed in the airborne unit in Germany 173rd and was wondering if there’s any infantry in Japan or Korea and what the training and day to day is like and if it’s family friendly ?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2022 3:09 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:09:41 -0500

Well, there's the 2ID in S. Korea. Japan, I'm not sure about. When I googled it, google says Infantry can be assigned to Japan, but I didn't see specific infantry units there.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Feb 4 at 2022 5:14 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:14:42 -0500

I was transferred from Germany directly to Korea in the 70's and later I was transferred directly from Panama to Germany. So yeah it's possible. Reenlist.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2022 7:12 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:12:13 -0500

Korea for sure. Everything is moving south if Seoul to Camp Humphries. That will be the big “hub.” As far as family friendly, yes? It’s not Europe and geographically separated from literally everything. Japan is tough. There are not many assignments for infantry there; not for junior soldiers anyways. But if you’re speaking of the Pacific, there is always Hawaii! But if you’re looking to stay airborne then you need 4th BDE in Alaska. Good luck in your search. Stay Army.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2022 9:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:04:08 -0500

Sorry buddy, there are no infantry units in Japan whatsoever. There is like one SSG/SFC 11B position in the USAR J Headquarters 3 shop.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2022 10:57 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:57:24 -0500

From what I understand, Korea is only on a rotational basis for 11B, according to our SQDN retention NCO. I PCS'd from Hawaii just over a year ago, I would certainly go back, there's plenty to see and do even if you're not a big fan of the beach. The hikes were absolutely amazing. The only issue is the island can start to feel small after a couple of years, especially if you're from a large state and like long road trips. I'm single though so I can't give much insight on family life there, going to the field was more frequent I think, but that depends on a lot of factors. Also, Pacific Pathways is always a possibility, rotating to Korea, Philipines, Indonesia, etc. for months at a time (anywhere from 2-6 months, we went to Korea for four months), without family.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 5 at 2022 11:32 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:32:29 -0500

There are a few places over the pond in that direction. Hawaii and Korea most prevalent. Both have infantry. Training is training, simply a different environment the day to day are much the same.

Family life is what you make it. You will be gone a lot so your spouse is hopefully an independent person. I assure you neither is anything like Italy culturally, and the weather is a bit different in both as well. One can be wet, cold and miserable, the other wet warm and sunshine. Anyway it is your preference, as well as what is available.

Response by SGT Randall Dykstra made Mar 11 at 2022 6:09 PM

SGT Randall Dykstra — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:09:58 -0500

Served in Korea 2 ID . Plenty of infantry in Korea. Mostly by Camp Casey.