Posted on Apr 26, 2020
Do you choose your second duty station on longer enlistment contracts?
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I am OCONUS on a first termer 5 year contract. My DEROS leaves me with 2 years of service remaining until ETS. Is it likely that I will be able to choose my second duty station without needing to reenlist (even if it means signing an extension, etc.)?
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No, you won't get to choose, but you can contact your assignment manager about 7 months prior to DEROS to discuss available locations. They will place you on assignment 6 months prior to DEROS. You won't need to extend. The SRR for returning from long tour area OCONUS is only 12 months from your report date to a CONUS assignment.
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I highly doubt it since choice of assignments are usually done with reenlistments. You are probably going to be sent "Needs of the Army."
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Your DEROS is you date available to return from overseas. You should theoretically be back CONUS by or soon after your DEROS. You will be placed on assignment NLT 6 months from your DEROS. You will not have to extend, but it’s unlikely that you will get a preferred duty station working with branch unless you extend
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Thank you for your response. Hypothetically, is it possible to “extend” for a year and roll my 2 years into 3 at a duty station of choice? I appreciate it SSG!
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No, you will not be in your window for re-enlistment when you come on orders.SPC (Join to see)
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