What is the best day of the week to report to a new unit?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:18:28 -0400

My report date to Fort Hood is 10 Feb, which is a Saturday. But no pin point orders, only to the replacement BN. I plan on taking 30 days of leave between here and Hood. Do you think it is best to report early while still on leave, the following Monday (12 Feb), or the 10th?

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Aug 16 at 2017 10:03 AM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 10:03:36 -0400

Report early if authorized or when you are no longer on leave or in a travel status -- To do otherwise sets you up for failure -- at least in my eyes. If you have a sponsor (you should) that NCO should be able to tell you if the unit is in the field, org day or anything unusual WRT signing in.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2017 5:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:41:15 -0400

Everyday is an Army day , shouldn't matter. we are there to do this job everyday(M-F) in most cases.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Aug 16 at 2017 5:47 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:47:57 -0400

Tomorrow

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2017 7:02 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 19:02:36 -0400

They should let you sign in at any time on 10 feb or before. If your report date is 10 feb then you need to be signed in on or before 10 feb.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2017 7:10 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 19:10:23 -0400

Fort Hood is a centralized in processing unit. You can report in on the 10th, or earlier if you are authorized. However, you will report in to the main in processing center, sign in, get some basic paperwork processed, they'll get you a barracks room unless you're authorized tdy housing, and then be told where to be and when to be there, which will usually be 0630 Monday morning for PT formation. After that, you begin the wonderful journey that is the several days of in processing. Later that week, there will be a gathering of all the new soldiers where someone high up will chat with you, and then your unit picks you up, and then you continue in processing at your unit. You'll usually get your next location a few days after you sign in. You can call the in processing folks who are always there 24/7 if you want to report any other time but you can easily report in at Hood on a weekend.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2017 7:38 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 07:38:19 -0400

Talk with your sponsor first. Very dependent upon where you're going. Since you're reporting in February, not everyone will be going to the field because of the weather. Talk to branch and ask them where exactly you're going. I spent time in 1ST CAV and 3d CR.

Response by SSgt Holden M. made Aug 17 at 2017 10:22 AM

SSgt Holden M. — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:22:32 -0400

I would show up on the day or two before. That way there is no chance of getting into trouble. Plus if you show up on Friday it will probably be an easy day until the weekend

Response by SGT Kristin Myers made Aug 17 at 2017 2:48 PM

SGT Kristin Myers — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:48:57 -0400

I reported on a Saturday I believe. Then they told me to show up to PT formation at replacement that following Monday. You won't get your unit orders and patch until a few days into replacement.

Response by CPT Larry Hudson made Aug 17 at 2017 5:11 PM

CPT Larry Hudson — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 17:11:38 -0400

Report when staff is on duty. Weekend staff is generally duty roster personnel with a book of emergency telephone numbers should an emergence arise. Best orientation is when normal military personnel is able to get you settled and on the schedule as a "new guy."

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2017 4:15 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:15:03 -0400

Tomorrow

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Aug 19 at 2017 12:51 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 00:51:26 -0400

Most replacement detachments sign you in during the weekend and give you your next formation time, usually on Monday unless you are junior. I would recommend getting with your sponsor and checking on Fort Hoods new comer page.

Report on the day your orders say to report, your leave has to be backward planned so it ends on your report date. Report dates are a hard stop.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2017 3:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 15:13:40 -0400

All good responses here, but follow CSM Chuck Stamford's advice.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 18 at 2019 1:10 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:10:05 -0400

My gut feeling is Friday.