ZealotBurner Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 I know this is off topic, but I am looking for some info from a/mulitple US Army Combat Engineers. Nothing classified of course, more about personal experiences. I would appreciate any help. Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkai88 Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 I served in E Co/17th Eng Bttn, based in Fort Hood, Texas as part of the 2nd Armored Division. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftn Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 I was with the 54th Engr Bn, Germany, 1975-77 and the 15th Engr BN, Ft. Lewis, WA, 1977-79. What do you want to know about 12 Bravo's? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZealotBurner Posted January 4, 2003 Author Share Posted January 4, 2003 I am 28 years old and thinking about joing the US Army, if I should decide in the afimirmative. Combat Engineering would be my MOS of choice. Therefore I am looking for non recruiter info, day to day kind of stuff. Thanks in advance for the info. Feel free to email me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkai88 Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 12 bravos' like things that go boom! I was a 12c (bridge engineers) and did not get to blow things up nearly as much as the rest of our battalion did. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMuhammed Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 I was an 11B and was always jelous that you guys got to play with the big fireworks more than I did. I didn't envy you having to carry them around though. Just a quick question, do all 12 series build things when they get bored? Our guys were always building some funky new obstical in the field when they had nothing better to do. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 Zealotburner, You will spend your time: -Installing/clearing/breaching minefields -Installing/breaching concertina wire -Setting up other obstacles such as roadblocks, tank traps, etc. -Installing portable bridges, to include those supported on boats/rafts so that the combat units can cross. -Using demolitions to accomplish the breaching/clearing missions in many cases. -Did I mention picking up cigarette butts? -Lots of freezing, sweating, getting rained on, laying in the mud, bug bites, shooting guns, etc. Think of the Infantry but with more varied skills. Combat Engineers are the first in the breach and, historically, take many KIA/WIA so that the rest of the killers can get close to the enemy. You will go to Combat Engineer School(12B) at Fort Leonardwood, MO for around 4 months. After that you will be assigned to a Combat Engineer unit somewhere. This could be a mech unit or a light infantry unit. If it is mech your unit will support a combat unit with lots of tanks and APCs. Getting squished by a track is something you learn to avoid. For example the 3rd Infantry Division that is know heading for Kuwait. If it is a light infantry unit, you could end up part of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. Lots of walking and jumping out of airplanes. Fellow 12Bs, what have I forgotten? Good luck. Get in shape before you go, as it makes things so much easier. If you have any more questions, ask. A site with some info: Combat Engineer info 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSColonel_131st Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 Ah well...that would have been my field of choice if the army would have let me in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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