What are the pro's and con's of Fort Campbell, KY?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:05:30 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2016 2:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:07:59 -0400

I've been there, and I'm currently on orders back. What would you like to know? What's your mos?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2016 2:10 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:10:07 -0400

Pros it's the 101st and has a long rich history of doing amazing things. Con 0 family time due to training and deployments.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2016 2:11 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:11:12 -0400

Nashville is fun if you're 21.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2016 2:12 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:12:40 -0400

I have orders being made to attend 160th soar Green Platoon.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2016 2:18 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:18:52 -0400

I was stationed there for almost 8 years, really enjoyed my time there. Now at new duty stationed and you can see the difference in standards. Cons would be the weather at times. High uptempo. The division is great though. Maintain the standards and you'll do great

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Mar 16 at 2016 2:19 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:19:56 -0400

Pros
It's near Nashville and St Louis so you have a few options for weekend trips. There is tons of outdoors activities including fishing in spots featured on some fishing shows. There is also Air Assault school on post.
Cons
A high OPTEMPO with lots of deployments and field training. I don't see it as bad but it does wear on some people.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2016 2:26 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:26:42 -0400

I was at Campbell late 2010 - late 2012. I liked the post and the area. I love Nashville (about an hour south depending on how you drive) and the big mall down there (has a Bass Pro Shop).

The housing on post was fairly nice (NCO area) and convenient for getting to/from PT and work. There are a lot of gates, but Gate 4 (Main Gate) is the only one that is open all the time. The other ones have differing schedules.

There is a brand new Commissary that just got built in 2012. The PX Mall is nice as PX malls go.

There is a Reception Company that you will have to sign into when you get there. Your first week is inprocessing around post. If you are E-5 or above, you are pretty much left alone to accomplish your tasks on your own. If you are E-4 or below and unmarried, you will have to stay in the barracks and do dumb stuff during that week. You will also be led around like a dumb animal for that week.

There is a Green Beans Coffee place at the Airfield Shopette and in the hospital if you are a fan like I am. Always a bonus.

There are a lot of places on the "Black List." You should be able to download it from the official Fort Campbell website.

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Mar 16 at 2016 2:32 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:32:46 -0400

Pro's-
Good fishing and hunting areas nearby. Outdoor rec center is great
Local community generally friendly to Soldiers
Shopping/food choices in Clarksville
Close to Nashville
Con's-
Crowded post, long lines everywhere
Post housing wait times, availability of off-post housing can be limited at times
Traffic can be hectic getting in and off post, especially when they close the extra gates

Response by SPC Rory J. Mattheisen made Mar 16 at 2016 5:09 PM

SPC Rory J. Mattheisen — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:09:31 -0400

I loved FTCKY, close to Nashville, close to LBL! I bought a house in Oak Grove, and would still be there if I didn't have to come home to tend to family.

Response by SSG(P) Timme Jones made Mar 16 at 2016 8:08 PM

SSG(P) Timme Jones — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:08:22 -0400

SGT Derr, I was stationed at Ft. Campbell from Feb 2011- Dec 2014. I have to say I loved being there, granted they do a lot of training for deployments. But it is nothing like being stationed at Ft. Polk with Geronimo. I personal think you will love it at Campbell. If you need anything, hit me up.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2016 2:34 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 02:34:18 -0400

Well, for me, it was the close proximity to Ft. Knox, and not really knowing whether or not those very large and very nasty Threat Signs were a bluff or not!!! I mean, it's not like I saw any pillboxes or SCUD launchers!!!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2016 10:16 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:16:13 -0400

There are no cons to the 101st! You will deploy, go to the field but they always take care of you and your family! You'll love it!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2016 7:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 19:03:01 -0400

Pro's: Good leadership and good training!

Con's: Although most of us join the Army to deploy and serve, the constant rotation takes a lot of time away from your family.