I was just reclassed to 25U and should be going to AIT this summer. What should I expect?
2007-05-22 11:09:08 · 5 answers · asked by lidiya5 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well, when I was there last Aug. to Jan., it was very relaxed. we called it Campus Gordon. Now, it may have changed, but I doubt it. We got a huge surge of people around Sept./Oct. So we opened up the old, unused barracks. We had to completely redo the class schedules, 3 shifts a day as opposed to 2. We had a lot of hold-unders, meaning they hadn't started classes yet. So, be prepared for a period of waiting before you get into a class.
I'm also a 25U. To be perfectly honest, they take you through the different courses so fast, so take good notes for when you get shipped to your unit. Also, pay attention to the instructors when they talk about their experiences in their past units. I picked up a lot of good advice. Also, don't be afraid to ask them questions. And fast tracking something doesn't get you to leave Ft. Gordon all that much quicker. Those who did fast track in my class left a whole week before we did. Again, it might be different now.
Oh, yeah, stay away from the marine detachment. I was friends with a few marines, and I got in a bit of trouble with my student first sergeant on down because I was hanging out with non-army people. *rolls eyes* My drill sergeants were cool about it, though. My ds were awesome.
But overall, it was a fun experience. I loved it, and on occasion I wish I could go back.
Oh, yeah. Read the policy letter on phase privileges. Trust me, it helps a lot to know what you can and cannot do.
2007-05-22 13:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by Dayna C 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Camp Gordon is a United States Army Installation and the current home of the United States Army Signal Corps and Signal Center and was once the home of "The Provost Marshal General School" (Military Police). The fort is located in Richmond, Jefferson, McDuffie, and Columbia counties, Georgia. The main componment of the post is the Advanced Individual Training for Signal Corps military occupational specialites. In 1966-68 the Army's Signal Officer Candidate School (located at Fort Monmouth during World War II and the Korean conflict) graduated over 2,200 Signal officers.
Increasingly, military signals intelligence has become more visible and comprises more and more of the fort's duties.
Fort Gordon and the Signal Center is commanded by Brig. Gen. Randolph Strong. On July 15, 2005, Maj. Gen. Janet Hicks handed over command as she retired from the Army. Brig. Gen. Strong last served as head of communications for U.S. Pacific Command.
2007-05-30 09:42:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The post used to be nice, but the local nationals are a pain if you aren't a Southerner. There are plenty of places where you can have a good time on the North side of the place. It is really hot in the Summer so make sure you have A/C in the car and quarters.
2007-05-22 13:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was there briefly to visit my then fiance. All I remember was it was scorching hot and people went all the way to Atlanta to do anything. If you don't have a car don't expect to have much to do on post. It is the home of the Signal Corps but I think there are more intel people stationed there.
Sorry I can't tell you much.
2007-05-22 11:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by Pooky Bear the Sensitive 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Very hot, very humid. Pretty decent facilities as Army bases go.
2007-05-22 11:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋