Posted on Mar 19, 2019

After your arrival to Korea, for a one year tour, can you submit a Drill Sergeant packet?

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If I were to take an assignment to Korea for one year, when could I start the process for my next assignment? Answers from individuals who have spent time in Korea recently is greatly appreciated.

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CW4 Craig Urban

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Normally 6 months out

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Thank you very much

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While I haven't spent time in Korea, I can tell you that for OCONUS soldiers, Recruiting and Drill branch like to have your packets about one year from DEROS. Seven months from DEROS you're tagged for assignment, and six months from DEROS you're placed on AI, so your packet has to be submitted, received, reviewed, and accepted long before that.

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Thank you very much for this information. I'll keep this in mind when I start the process for my next assignment.

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint

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I have been retired a while. I would expect your 1SG to have this answer.

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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint

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SSG Clint Underhill - I only did 7 years in Korea and will be over there in a few months.

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint

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Do you contact your Branch Manager? Some MOSs do.

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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint I can contact my branch manager. however, I do not believe this is a question I would contact them for. That is why I am hoping to get some information on here from someone with recent experience.

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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint I simply have zero experience with tours to Korea, so I am kinda lost haha

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After your arrival to Korea, for a one year tour, can you submit a Drill Sergeant packet?

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