Am I able to get my PCS orders changed to an earlier report date to avoid last minute rotation to Europe?

2020-07-22T10:29:07-04:00

I was wondering if it was possible to get my PCS orders which are dated for 20 April 2021 changed to an earlier report date in order not to be thrown on a last minute rotation to Europe starting in December. My company claims that everyone that has a date before 01 April 2021 is not going but because my date is 20 April I’m being told I have to go to meet mission requirements. Is there any way to change the date and or avoid being thrown into Europe and waste time I could be using to clear my current duty station?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2020 10:46 AM

2020-07-22T10:46:04-04:00

If your only concern is clearing your current duty station, just go on the rotation. It doesn't take that long to clear. Last time I PCSed, it took me less than a week. If you push it, you can finish everything in a couple of days.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2020 10:54 AM

2020-07-22T10:54:52-04:00

You can try. The amendment request has to go thru your CoC, S1 and higher. I wouldn't recommend putting all of your hopes of the amendment request being approved.

And if I may make a suggestion...perhaps change your photo from the half dressed woman grinding on your junk with what looks like a flagging action of the weapon that has a magazine loaded into it. Not very professional looking for an NCO. But, that's just MHO

Response by SSG Brian G. made Jul 22 at 2020 11:27 AM

2020-07-22T11:27:12-04:00

It's possible but unlikely you will get it for the reason stated. Just go on the rotation to Europe. They will pull you from Europe in plenty of time for you to fly back and clear from your unit stateside. Besides clearing only takes a short amount of time, two days if single, a week or so if married.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jul 22 at 2020 11:47 AM

2020-07-22T11:47:50-04:00

It's possible, but not likely, especially with that mindset and verbiage.
Remember that words have meaning and perception is important. Your likelihood of being approved for ANYTHING is exceptionally low if your purpose is to "avoid" something. Your purpose needs to be to DO something. What will you be doing by departing early? Why will departing early make a difference in doing that thing? What opportunities will you lose by going on the rotation? That needs to be the basis of your request.
And no, simply "clearing" won't cut it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2020 11:54 AM

2020-07-22T11:54:23-04:00

Yes it is, but it requires the support of your command to endorse your 4187. You’re not going to get a report date changed without the approval of your CO and BN CDR

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 22 at 2020 5:50 PM

2020-07-22T17:50:58-04:00

They will not allow it. Troop strength won’t allow it. When this dates are determined it is based on the deployability strength of the unit. You can submit, but as I recall it goes through your Company HQ and up the chain.