Any 42A's want to switch orders?

2014-03-08T17:32:45-05:00

I'm a 42A2O on orders to Cairo, Egypt with a report date of 10 May 2014. I just got my orders last week, and I don't really want the assignment. Are there any other skill level 2O or 3O's out there with orders to Ft. Benning that would maybe like to switch with me? I reenlisted to be here, and I've been here less than 1 year 6 months, so I'd like to stay if I can.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2014 6:19 PM

2014-03-08T18:19:39-05:00

How are you a 42A2O as a SPC?

If your Duty MOS (DMOS) is a 2O slot, that's one thing, but as a SPC you are still a 1O level. Once you leave your unit, you are a 1O. Your next unit may not have you working in a 2O slot.

Also, per regs, those who switch orders are responsible for their own relocation costs. I doubt if anyone is going to want to pay their own way to Egypt! However, I do understand your not wanting to go to a failed state under the leadership of the Muslim Brotherhood. Your being a female (in a Muslim country) would only add to the dislike of the assignment!

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Mar 8 at 2014 7:18 PM

2014-03-08T19:18:49-05:00

SPC Crisp -- adding to my previous post -- go to your own Profile -- then click on your MOS by your name (Human Resources Specialist). This brings you to a page containing all other people on RP of that MOS. Good luck!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2014 7:25 PM

2014-03-08T19:25:35-05:00

I recently got promoted and didn't even think to update my rank in my profile. I'm no longer a SPC, I'm a SGT. 

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2014 7:05 PM

2014-03-09T19:05:00-04:00

I was in Cairo for 18 Months. Best assignment in my 20 years. I would love if I could go back. I highly encourage you to take the assignment.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2014 7:31 PM

2014-07-08T19:31:49-04:00

SFC Private RallyPoint Member did you take the assignment? I hope you did, those special locations are hard for a 42A to get.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2014 9:11 PM

2014-07-08T21:11:28-04:00

I would be cautious of trying to ditch an assignment like that. Branch managers will note situations like that and make view it in a negative way. With the Army down sizing we are pretty much at the will of the Army and the Army is not interested in accommodating us anymore.

Response by CPL Jay Strickland made Jul 10 at 2014 6:37 AM

2014-07-10T06:37:12-04:00

In my experience, the assignments you did not want are often the best. Korea was one such example.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2014 12:21 PM

2014-12-24T12:21:13-05:00

SGT Crisp,
Did anything come out of this? were you able to switch assignment? I am asking because I just posted a similar request.

Response by SFC Toby Northen made Dec 26 at 2014 1:18 PM

2014-12-26T13:18:13-05:00

SGT Aly Crisp,
Did you get any responses to your "switch request"?

Response by SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA made Jan 11 at 2015 6:07 PM

2015-01-11T18:07:20-05:00

SFC Private RallyPoint Member - I see you are in Egypt after all, how is it going, as bad as you thought? Egypt is an amazing land to see and travel through. Enjoy it while you can!
Best,
Steven

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 3:51 PM

2015-07-25T15:51:42-04:00

Please read AR 614-200 about Exchange Assignments

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 4:09 PM

2015-07-25T16:09:29-04:00

Exactly how did you manage that tour.

Response by SFC Daniel Alcivar made Aug 9 at 2015 11:25 AM

2015-08-09T11:25:21-04:00

Don't worry about the weather you are most likely to be in air conditioning environment. Go and cry to the chaplain if the weather is too hot for you.