how hard is it to get stationed somewhere else in the u.s. army?

Question

If someone was just stationed somewhere a couple of months ago and is wanting to be stationed back at home...how hard is it to make it happen?

Answer 1

Unless there are very special circumstances, such as you have a change your MOS it basically comes down to....the needs of the Army. They assign you where they need you and your skills the training you have received are required. This goes for enlisted, NCO and commissioned personnel.

And your question is really leaning to the desire to be stationed back home, right? To be blunt, finding billets/slots near a persons' home is not at the top of the US Army's list of personnel management objectives. There is a saying, a credo in the army.... Mission First, People Always. Down and dirty definition? If you don't complete the mission a commander, a company or a battalion is assigned everything else is just an exercise. People Always means that you have a duty to take care of your troops and by doing so relates directly to completing the mission. Sorry I can't give you the answer you are looking for.

Answer 2

In the Army it depends on what your specialty is. If, for example, you are a mechanic, then you can request a slot anywhere a mechanic can be sent, as long as you have filled a certain part of your current assignment. More difficult if you are in Special Forces.. they tend to stay at Bragg or at Fort Lewis. Everyone must fill stateside, overseas, and overseas short tours, plus combat time. Now.. in your case, it is best to find out when the next rotation is. If they have 9/10's of the tour completed, they can request a change of station. The next easiest way is to reenlist for what they call "station of choice" Good luck!.

Answer 3

The only way to leave ASAP is if you have a compassionate reassignment. This can be for financial reasons or because of family emergencies. If this is not your reasons than 1 year but most of the time 2 years at duty station before you can pcs.

Answer 4

Huh? This is the military not Burger King. You are sent where we have a need for people & skills. Generally you serve at duty station from 1-2 years. You can put in for a transfer, but unless you are in a critical MOS needed elsewhere, I 'd expect for you to remain where you are.

Answer 5

It really depends on what their job is in the Army (military occupation) and if that job is needed. If a aircraft mechanic wants to be stationed somwhere that has no aircraft, it won't happen. If it is a more universal job, like MP, it depends on if there is an opening or not.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I think it is hard. each of the service men are required to be station overseas. I was not able to experience it, because primarily I am based in an aircraft carrier, I am a naval aviator.

And I enjoy my life here at the sea.

Answer 8

sorry, needs of the military. you are sent where they need you, not where you want to go.