Posted on Feb 22, 2016
What are my chances of being selected for a NG ADOS tour on Tour of Duty?
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I am applying for a position in Fort Shafter as a Tour of Duty, and it's open to Guardsmen. What are my chances of getting that position? It requires any engineer MOS (primarily 12B) and e4-e6 rank. Is there any reason I shouldn't apply? Any advice?
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Excellent point, sir. I'm definitely applying unless there's a dire reason not to.
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Nope , do it !! why ask this question ? Do you want to do it ? Then apply!!! Do you want the experience and the knowledge that comes from it ? Then apply !! Are you scared about not getting it ? Too bad ! life isn't fair !!! Still apply !!
If you put your best foot forward and put together the absolute best packet you can, ask for guidance from your NCO !!! Still apply !! If you can't get the guidance from your NCO get another one to help !!
Your career is your career not anyone else's , I have seen so many Soldiers wonder this same question and I always told them apply !! The worst that can happen is they say no !
Now you just keep applying for other positions !!! Don't play the victim card and quit after the first denied application. Keep trying never quit !
If you put your best foot forward and put together the absolute best packet you can, ask for guidance from your NCO !!! Still apply !! If you can't get the guidance from your NCO get another one to help !!
Your career is your career not anyone else's , I have seen so many Soldiers wonder this same question and I always told them apply !! The worst that can happen is they say no !
Now you just keep applying for other positions !!! Don't play the victim card and quit after the first denied application. Keep trying never quit !
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Thank you, SFC. Very sound advice. The only reason I wouldn't apply is "We won't let you" or "You can't, we're deploying." Both of those chances are extraordinarily low.
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SFC Daniel Faires
If they say we won't let you go to your 1SG then to your CSM
A no is just another question, I have never accepted "no we won't let you"
Give me a quantifiable reason why and I will accept it if it is quantifiable.
And if they said we are deploying until you have orders you aren't deploying !
A no is just another question, I have never accepted "no we won't let you"
Give me a quantifiable reason why and I will accept it if it is quantifiable.
And if they said we are deploying until you have orders you aren't deploying !
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It's ultimately up to the brigade level command to make that decision. The brigade command is the level that needs to provide the Commander's Memo ultimately needed to release you from the unit. Be sure to utilize open door policies if you get stuck.
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Always apply if you think you're qualified. The absolute worst thing that will happen is someone else will get selected. You should also make sure that your chain of command knows you are looking for opportunities, a) they need to know and will need to approve the tour if you get accepted and b) they may know of specific opportunities that would fit your experience and qualifications.
Also, full disclosure, I am a traditional Guardsman that applied for and was selected for a t10 position.
Good luck.
Also, full disclosure, I am a traditional Guardsman that applied for and was selected for a t10 position.
Good luck.
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