Basis Training at Leanardwood?

Question

Has anyone one been to basic here.How is the state of Missouri?Is there anything to do around there.

Answer 1

First of all, It is Fort Lost in the Woods, in the state of Misery.
We used ro say, if you wanted to give America an enema, that's where you'd put the tube.
There's not much at all to do there, St Louis is 120 miles away, Columbia and the u of Missouri, about 60 But in basic, you'll have so little free time anyway.
I remember, that the General Leonard Wood hospital had the only elevators in the county. Does that tell you something?
it is in the badlands of Missouri, where Jesse James hid out. You'll see why.

I survived. So will you.

Answer 2

Yeah, I did so many push ups there that I think a valley should be named after me. If you are there for basic, do not worry about seeing McDonalds in Rolla. Basic training will keep you so busy you will not have time to get a look around. I was there from April 15, 1981 till the end of June. In all that time, I saw what Rolla looked like when I was on my way into the base and then sent out to AIT. The weather that time of year, If you don't like it, wait 5 minutes, it will change.

Answer 3

Been there. You will definitely have your hands full. Missouri's nice. I recommend that you visit the Arch in St. Louis and go to Waynesville and get a tat. ( 51Romeo) Army Engineer. Charlie 2-4, Delta 4-2, Class of 80. Good Luck and Thanks.

Answer 4

i was there basic and ait. july 81-dec81. 63b e-3-4 d-54. never got out during basic. spent time in waynesville and rolla on weekends during ait. got some tats at fayes. drank alot of nasty 2.3 beer on base. not much going on round there. maybe its different since then.

Answer 5

Its either really cold and rainy or hot and humid. Dont worry its only 9 weeks then you get to leave, unless you are an MP or engineer, then you are screwed.