Are barracks soldiers allowed to make a request to switch rooms, or get a new roommate?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:09:42 -0500

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jan 21 at 2022 9:31 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:31:58 -0500

You are allowed to request it. Sure. That's just a conversation. It's not guaranteed it'll happen but you miss every shot you don't take.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2022 9:50 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:50:33 -0500

Absolutely, speak to your first line first and they will relay to your 1SG. Be aware that you’re gonna need a reason more than just “I don’t like the person” or “ I want to be with my friend”

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2022 10:13 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:13:46 -0500

Yes you can. Ensure that you have a good, valid reason to request this switch.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2022 4:35 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:35:44 -0500

You can submit a request but make sure you have a valid reason or it will likely get denied. It also depends on how much room is in the barracks, etc.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2022 4:56 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:56:40 -0500

You have received some great advice from some of our best senior people on the site.

Response by SPC Kenneth Koerperich made Feb 6 at 2022 10:36 PM

SPC Kenneth Koerperich — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:36:29 -0500

Guess it's changed since I was in. You were assigned by squad & squad mate per room. No "requesting" shit. Either you got along, or you fucked each other up...THEN, you got UCMJ'd and moved. No other way. But I wasn't in during this "new" snowflake/I'm an emo era. You just did, sucked it up, or got the hell out....Vietnam Vets didn't/never gave slack. And most my Command staff were Vietnam Vets....