What type of units are at Fort Hood?

Military base Fort Hood is the home of III Corps, 1st Cavalry Division, 13th Sustainment Command, First Army Division West, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Medical Brigade and many other Forces Command and other units.

What infantry unit is in Fort Hood?

The 120th Infantry Brigade is an AC/RC unit based at Fort Hood, Texas. The unit falls under command of First Army Division West and validates United States Army Reserve & National Guard forces capability to execute operations in support of FORSCOM approved and Combatant Commander requirements.

What is Fort Hood Good For?

THE GREAT PLACE Fort Hood is the Army’s premier installation to train and deploy heavy forces. A 214,968-acre installation, Fort Hood is the only post in the United States capable of stationing and training two armored divisions.

Is Fort Hood a good post?

Fort Hood is one of the better posts available to Army families. In fact, many military members end up retiring to the area due to the affordable cost of living, low taxes, growing job market, and central location.

Is Fort Hood safe?

Considering only the crime rate, Fort Hood is as safe as the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

What military units are stationed at Fort Hood?

Units/Tenants

Did Fort Hood lose power?

Water issues. Dosa said Fort Hood didn’t lose power to any of its main operations, but water breaks did cause a number of expensive issues — issues that would have been much worse without power. On Fort Hood, we estimate there were at least 1,200 water breaks.