PCSing to Ft Hood, supposed to be going to 96th transportation. Any insight as to what to expect?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 23:21:12 -0400

PCSing to Ft Hood in May, haven’t heard much about my new unit or what it’s like over there. Anyone know anything or heard anything about 96th Transportation? Anything helps, just wanna get a general idea because I’m sure it will be far different from my unit here at Schofield Barracks. Thanks!

Response by SGT Jamarl Jones made Mar 23 at 2018 11:25 PM

SGT Jamarl Jones — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 23:25:40 -0400

I know nothing about that unit but I was stationed there from 2011-2013. I can any any questions about Fort Hood, in general. I was an MP, so I've seen it all.

Response by CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana made Mar 24 at 2018 10:57 AM

CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 10:57:05 -0400

Different? It will be night and day between Schofield and the Hood SGT. Be prepared to do the grunt work now. God Bless.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Mar 24 at 2018 11:23 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 11:23:22 -0400

I'd also try posting this on the unit page: https://www.rallypoint.com/units/96th-transpo-96th-transportation-company-180th-transportation-battalion-fort-hood-tx

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2018 7:24 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 07:24:00 -0400

Your leaving light infantry for heavy mech, meaning they depend on their vehicle ALOT more than what you’re use too. It’s going to be night and day for you, just know that

Response by SPC Nicholas V. made Mar 27 at 2018 2:49 AM

SPC Nicholas V. — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 02:49:06 -0400

Expect Texas weather.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2019 7:13 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 May 2019 19:13:43 -0400

Fort Hood is not bad at all but take this 2LT’s opinion with grain of salt. Expect the slant of the guns/tanks/bradleys to take precedence over everything else.