When i asked my recruter about how to get into a specific division, she said,?

Question

That you get a green list, or some ****, and you put yoru top three places to be stationed. I said, ok but how can i get to this specific division? she said, again the green sheet. Is where you say you want to be stationed, say Fort Campbell, mean what division you will be in? so for Fort Campbell if you got stationed there, you would be in 101st?

I know not to believe what my recruiter says, which is why i double check it here.

Answer 1

This answer depends on the branch you want to go into. Based on you mentioning 101st I am assuming you are enlisting in the US Army. Generally you get 1 guarantee when it comes to the choice Job (MOS)(Option 3), or duty location (Option 19). You pick either one. Often you can pick both, but its not always possible. If you are dead set on Ft Campbell the recruiter can do an MOS listing for projected shortages at Ft Campbell. The recruiter would then say OK.. you can get xx job or xx job. Pick one of these.

From what your describing, you have a MOS picked already (Option 3) and you want to goto Ft Campbell (Option 19)-as well as- getting your desired job. This is not possible so the recruiter is asking for 3 'dream sheet' choices. Basically if location 1 is not available, they try for #2, etc.

Why is it not possible to do both? All units operate on whats called an MTOE. This is a list saying a unit can have x number of x job slots at x military rank. (ie My old unit at Ft Drum had for MY MOS of 94L, 6 slots for E4 and below, 3 slots for E5 and 2 slots for E6) If this MTOE is filled, you wont be stationed there.

This is usually a big factor with people wanting to do the 'buddy system' with a friend. By doing so your both limiting the locations and jobs you could get -AND- still be stationed together.

As for a specific unit / brigade (101st) assignment, this will be very unlikely. Post assignment is usually all thats ever promised.

I would strongly urge you to not be too picky with your first assignment location. Why? Your limiting yourself on jobs that will show available for that post. Perhaps you can get a job you want, perhaps not. Its really easy for the recruiter to find out this information IF they are using the new FSR2S system.

Feel free to message me, I can give you more information if needed.

For the record, not all recruiters lie, in fact we get in a lot of trouble if we do. However some recruiters may sugar coat the truth or may not want to take the time to get you promoted before you ship off to basic. (its pretty easy to ship out as an E2)

REMEMBER "if its not in writing, it doesnt exist"

Answer 2

The green sheet is a wish list.

If you want something specific get it in writing in your contract.

Answer 3

you cannot guarantee a specific division, plain and simple. where you get sent will depend entirely on the needs of the military when you graduate.

Answer 4

ask your recruiter to give you a guaranteed station in your contract. I know someone who did it for the navy...
that still doesn't stop you from deploying though

Answer 5

This is commonly called a DREAM SHEET, you won't get it unless you sign for something that commonly your MOS trains

Answer 6

Don't ever, ever believe what a recruiter says! You can be stuck anywhere they need you, that's no lie. I don't care you MOS, if they need you as an infantry man that's where you'll be!

Answer 7

if you in list be sure you get it in writing on your enlistment papers. if you do not and they send you were you don't want to be and you ask about it they will tell you T/Sh** it is not on your record.

Answer 8

"Where you want" does not mean always mean "where you go".