What is the purpose of Fort Jackson today?

Today, Fort Jackson is the biggest and most active Initial Entry Training center in the entire U.S Army training 50 percent of all Soldiers and 60 percent of the women entering the Army each year.

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Can you smoke on Fort Jackson?

With six lodging options on Fort Jackson, newcomers and families have a place to rest their weary heads after travel. Options include Jack’s Inn, plus a variety of IHG Army Hotels on site. It’s important to note that smoking is not allowed anywhere on the hotel properties.

Does Fort Jackson have a commissary?

The Fort Jackson Commissary carries a wide variety of grocery items, always at low prices. The commissary also offers fresh deli sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, sushi, baked goods and cakes available all day.

What are the hours for the commissary at Fort Jackson?

AAFES Regular Hours

Main Exchange:	9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.- Fri. and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
Qdoba:	11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Charley’s:	11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Popeye’s:	11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.Fri.; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
Burger King:	7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. and Sun.

Do you get your phone in Basic Training Fort Jackson?

Their personal cell phones get taken away when they are picked up from Reception to begin BCT with their assigned unit. When they do get phone privileges, some units will hand back the trainees’ own cell phones… while others will require the SITs to use pay phones with a phone card.

What time is Fort Jackson family day?

Open from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

What time does Fort Jackson close?

Open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

What time does the class six of Fort Jackson close?

AAFES Regular Hours

Main Exchange:	9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.- Fri. and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
Class 6:	9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. – Fri. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
Gate 1 Express:	6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon – Fri. and closed Sat. and Sun.
Gate 2 Express:	4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. – Fri. and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. and Sun.