Assignment help with RallyPoint

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 06:39:59 -0500

The thing that got my attention a few weeks ago to RP is something that said there is help with getting your next assignment on here.<div>Besides seeing who in your MOS/grade is PCSing at the same time, I don't see anything else.</div><div>Am I missing something? Or do I just ask my assignment manager to switch me with SSG Xxxx at fort Xxxxx.</div><div>Anyone use RP to get your next duty station?</div>

Response by SSG Andrew Dydasco made Feb 17 at 2014 6:46 AM

SSG Andrew Dydasco — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 06:46:00 -0500

I've been curious as well, SSG. My window opens up soon and I'm trying to find any other advantages RP offers.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Feb 17 at 2014 1:14 PM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:14:50 -0500

One of the things that RallyPoint affords you is the ability to connect with folks at your next duty assignment before you get there.  If you have assignment instructions to "X BDE," then you can contact the Senior NCOs in that BDE about getting slotted prior to arrival.  It can be used as an unofficial sponsorship program.  I have passed ERBs to other 1SGs and CSMs on here before.  While it is not 100% guaranteed that you get what you want, it does offer you the ability to be proactive.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2014 3:06 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:06:56 -0500

SSG Maravi,

I came to RP after seeing that same ad about finding future assignments.

If you click Career Corner and select Military Assignments, you get a page that says "Search for new positions around the time of your re-assignment." You can do a search based on your estimated PCS date and filter results by MOS, rank, and branch.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2014 3:46 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:46:41 -0500

RP is a great resource in connecting with people who are already where you are or may be going, but it has no official connection with any US Military department. So to think that RP will help you get your next dream assignment is somewhat naieve.

I love RP and the ability to see and connect with Military personnel all over the globe. I plan on using RP to see and connect with people at my next assignment. However, I have no illusions that RP can or will have any direct involvement in my assignments.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made May 16 at 2014 9:15 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Fri, 16 May 2014 09:15:52 -0400

ALCON, in the main navigation bar, go to CAREER CORNER --> MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS. Make sure your PCS date is listed in your RP profile. From here, you can see PCS options that will be coming open anywhere in the world, +/- a few months of your PCS date, depending on the settings you choose. Once you see a slot you want, go to the unit page of that unit on RP and connect with leaders there to try to get a by name request, or use this info to talk with branch, or use some alternate COA to pursue the opening. We have had several members do this successfully. Good luck!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2014 3:53 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 May 2014 15:53:19 -0400

I recommend Soldiers use this site as a better alternative to the sponsorship program.