Posted on Feb 17, 2014

Assignment help with RallyPoint

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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>

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CPT Aaron Kletzing

Posted 11 y ago

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!

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CPT Aaron Kletzing

11 y

This is the page I just referred to: https://www.rallypoint.com/careers

RallyPoint - The Professional Military Network

Our servicemembers and veterans value their privacy. Please confirm your service on the next page for free, permanent access to your military network.

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SFC Mark Merino

11 y

I wish RallyPoint had this site up when I was still in. I spent almost 20 years trying to get to Fort Lewis. Jealous.

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Sgt Packy Flickinger

11 y

We barely had computers 20 years ago. Slow, dialup, limited use and not very common.

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1SG Steven Stankovich

Posted >1 y ago

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.

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SGT (Join to see)

11 y

MSG Stankovich,

I agree wholeheartedly! Before I came to my current assignment, I connected with my new commander and first sergeant here on RallyPoint after using the Search by Location feature. I love that RallyPoint makes it so easy for me to be proactive.

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SSG(P) (Join to see)

Posted >1 y ago

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.

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SFC Mark Merino

11 y

Never underestimate the power of networking. My PSG was playing golf on a Sunday and met a Colonel. After a few beers and some chatting, he miraculously came down on orders to work in Italy. Never say never, and keep the channel open SSG(P) (Join to see) Do you have your follow on assignment yet, brother?

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SSG(P) (Join to see)

11 y

SFC Merino: I am just about halfway through my Korea assignment. My HAAP assignment is Fort Bragg. Let's see if the Army keeps its word (yes I have it in writing)!

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SGT (Join to see)

Posted >1 y ago

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.

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SFC Mark Merino

11 y

Did you use it prior to a PCS move? If so, did you get hooked up SGT (Join to see) ?

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SGT (Join to see)

11 y

SFC Mark Merino, it turns out that the only place I was allowed to move to was Korea because I hadn't met the Time on Station requirement at Fort Campbell.

However, I'm doing a search now for my next assignment and the search tool tells me there'll be a spot for me at Fort Carson. Sweet! I'll keep you all posted.

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SFC Mark Merino

>1 y

Any more info? Fort Carson is beautiful. COLD.....but beautiful. The Olympians go there for the high altitude training so no PT test for a month or so. It is like sucking wind through a straw.

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SGT (Join to see)

Posted 11 y ago

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

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1SG Steven Stankovich

11 y

I would better characterize this as a "sponsorship amplifier." What I mean by that is that as a sponsor, there are certain requirements that need to me met. There are certain things that a sponsor must do. With RallyPoint, there are others at that duty station who may have more time or connections to present to the incoming Soldier that the sponsor may not have. RallyPoint is a combat multiplier.

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1SG Michael Blount

11 y

1SG - I agree 2000%, especially on the Reserve side of the house, where you have mulitpliers IRT military and civilian careers. I've had that itch for a while, and RP really scratches it well.

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