Ft Gordon Airborne AIT

[August]

The last time I got there was in 1976 in an AIT Sig Co, I was Plt Sgt and finally Operations Sgt. In two years we moved twice on post. The last move was to Brems Barracks and they turned us into an OSUT Bn.
I was glad to leave and retire. Ft Gordon just sucks.

I took Signal AIT at Ft. Gordon in the fall of 1977. I wonder if we were in the same company.

[Perkdaddy]

HEY! I work at Ft.Gordan! It doesnt suck, its this city that sucks! lol

[Mortarman11c]

Where ya working on Gordon at Perk??

BTW if you have time, go out to the tactical shooting range past the golf course for some long range shooting fun.

[T10]

I took Signal AIT at Ft. Gordon in the fall of 1977. I wonder if we were in the same company.

What Company was that August?

[August]

What Company was that August?

Actually it was two. Companys B and E, both in 2nd Battalion. I have some pictures of the Cadre that i'll dig up and post if i get a chance this weekend.

[T10]

Actually it was two. Companys B and E, both in 2nd Battalion. I have some pictures of the Cadre that i'll dig up and post if i get a chance this weekend.

I was B Co 4th Bn on Signal Ave and then E-1-1 Osut Brems Barracks Our troops mainly went to Moran Hall, We used to call it Moron Hall.

[August]

I was B Co 4th Bn on Signal Ave and then E-1-1 Osut Brems Barracks Our troops mainly went to Moran Hall, We used to call it Moron Hall.

As I recall we were all 05 series Radio op types in my unit. Did you guys have students train those same MOS's or did the 4th Bn concentrate on something different?

[T10]

As I recall we were all 05 series Radio op types in my unit. Did you guys have students train those same MOS's or did the 4th Bn concentrate on something different?

Our Company was the 31M course. Multi Channel and before that it was called Radio Relay and Carrier. If you remember the whole Company had to wear helmet liners with the Company on them. The Cadre had to wear them also. I still have mine. I also have the manual issued to me in 1958 when I attended the Radio Relay course(abbreviated version) for three weeks and then to 05C for a couple of weeks

[August]

You might be interested in this then:

http://www.rattrig.com/default.html I donated some of the pictures in the sites photo gallery page.

I'd purely love to have one of those old rigs for my very own!

[pvtpilot]

I was at Gordon for basic in 1966. A-1-1. First Sergeant Ring. Platoon Sergeant Granholm.

200 Army Reservists and National Guard along with about two dozen Puerto Rican draftees and one RA.

Fun times. Lots of sand, snakes, and chants that are no longer politically correct considering the coed nature of the Armed Services.. :)

Best regards, Glenn

[Rocket1972]

I was at Gordon for basic in 1966. A-1-1. First Sergeant Ring. Platoon Sergeant Granholm.

200 Army Reservists and National Guard along with about two dozen Puerto Rican draftees and one RA.

Fun times. Lots of sand, snakes, and chants that are no longer politically correct considering the coed nature of the Armed Services.. :)

Best regards, Glenn

Glenn, how about you pop on over to the introductions thread (LINK: http://www.armyparatrooper.org/dropz...-Introductions) and make one as per my private message. That way everyone will get a chance to meet you.

[Chief_Airborne]

Damn, you guys are making me feel young!! LOL Thanks!

[skytrooper47]

I went through in 1968. It was named Camp Crockett and several miles from main post. It was in the boonies. We lived in Quonset huts heated by kerosene type stoves and had porta potties outside. No showers. Had to double time down the road approx 1/2 or 1 mile to shower point. Haircut truck came in once a week and had a small PX trailer on site. Only 3.2 beer was available. Had shake and bake NCO's who weren't worth a shit in lieu of drill sergeants. Course lasted 9-10 weeks. Racial problems were common. Only way to get to main post was to donate blood or take the Special Forces exams. Course was not difficult but inadequate for vietnam combat service. However the chow was good. Had to do a certain minimum of pull ups before entering the mess hall. Over all atmosphere sucked due to living conditions, racial tensions and the lack of quality NCO's.

[yrualeg]

I went through in 1968. It was named Camp Crockett and several miles from main post. It was in the boonies. We lived in Quonset huts heated by kerosene type stoves and had porta potties outside. No showers. Had to double time down the road approx 1/2 or 1 mile to shower point. Haircut truck came in once a week and had a small PX trailer on site. Only 3.2 beer was available. Had shake and bake NCO's who weren't worth a shit in lieu of drill sergeants. Course lasted 9-10 weeks. Racial problems were common. Only way to get to main post was to donate blood or take the Special Forces exams. Course was not difficult but inadequate for vietnam combat service. However the chow was good. Had to do a certain minimum of pull ups before entering the mess hall. Over all atmosphere sucked due to living conditions, racial tensions and the lack of quality NCO's.

Thanks for the information how about backing up and posting a Proper Intro so we know who you are.....Weeping Jesus on the Cross....

[Ops NCO]

Thanks for the information how about backing up and posting a Proper Intro so we know who you are.....Weeping Jesus on the Cross....

I sent him a PM to help tune him up.