ADOS tours? I am interested in doing one, does anyone know the ins and outs?

2016-01-28T10:55:54-05:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2016 11:00 AM

2016-01-28T11:00:55-05:00

Tourofduty.com

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2016 11:10 AM

2016-01-28T11:10:12-05:00

https://mobcop.army.mil/tod/Default.aspx is the Tour of Duty site. I applied and got accepted for an ADOS tour as a Platoon Sergeant for a WTU command. Most postings require you to fill out a packet and have recommendation letters.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2016 11:11 AM

2016-01-28T11:11:12-05:00

That is a very broad question...... There are multiple types of Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) tours. ADOS RC- You will be placed on Active Duty typically working for a Reserve Component (RC). Tour lengths vary. ADOS AC- You will be placed on Active Duty filling a Paragraph/Line number (position) in an Active Component (AC) unit. Tour lengths vary. COADOS- You are on Active Duty In Support Of Overseas Contingency Operations. You can be working for either AC or RC. Tour lengths vary (typically 365 days). Mobilization (typically 365 days) is a separate animal.( this is the most beneficial financially). If you volunteer for an ADOS ensure you read the fine print. Do your homework!! Every tour is different, and depending on where you are stationed the support you recieveb will vary as well. If you volunteer for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) tour (which most 365 day tours are) you are agreeing to receive the same entitlements as an AC Soldier. Uncle Sam pays to pack up your house hold goods and relocate you to your new duty station. You will receive BAH for the duty station you are assigned, BAS and base pay.