As a prior-service Reservist who is going active, how much choice do I have in where I go as an E4?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:39:20 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2018 6:43 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:43:00 -0500

Not much. You can certainly fill out a Dream Sheet, but the Army will more than likely send you where they need you. Unless you can wrangle it into your contract you have guaranteed choice of assignment.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2018 11:20 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 23:20:31 -0500

I had a SFC that told me she’s picked every duty station she’s ever been too. You just have to get in good with HR & get them to cough up where E4 slots are needed and you can pick form those

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Jan 12 at 2018 11:39 PM

SFC Joseph Weber — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 23:39:19 -0500

When I was a recruiter we got a list from the MEPs. Usually two or three stateside and one overseas. Depends on your MOS.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2018 2:01 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 02:01:48 -0500

None unless you're reenlisting and negotiating with your branch and retention NCO. Not even the company grade officers can pick their assignment unless it's a compassionate reassignment. Put in your wishlist and hope for the best. You can volunteer for a hardship deployment and ask for the assignment you want when you return. That has worked for many service members.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2018 7:42 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 07:42:55 -0500

I did the same thing. I was given choice of a duty station (IAW the needs of the Army) or a new MOS, no choice of duty station.