Can I call branch to get orders while in training?

2020-01-14T16:06:29-05:00

Im considered "Prior Service" here at Benning waiting to get inserted into osut so im not exactly "training" yet. I've been told i could call branch and get orders and I've been told opposite as well. Is it possible to call branch and get orders before i start infantry school or do i have to wait until im training with whatever company i get inserted into ?

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Jan 14 at 2020 4:30 PM

2020-01-14T16:30:37-05:00

Only place you are going to get an answer that satisfies you is to call branch. One of the groups of people is wrong and the other is right, what do you have to lose?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2020 5:21 PM

2020-01-14T17:21:34-05:00

Yes you can, but IET Soldiers are usually placed on assignment by the IET and Accession branch. Call sooner than later because once you are placed on assignment instructions your branch won't entertain changing them

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 14 at 2020 6:03 PM

2020-01-14T18:03:24-05:00

Call them, nothing to loose!

Response by SFC James Cameron made Jan 14 at 2020 6:33 PM

2020-01-14T18:33:43-05:00

The CMF 11 manager at Brigade gets those assignments about 3-5 weeks prior to the cycle grad date.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2020 9:42 PM

2020-01-14T21:42:45-05:00

Where? I just got here last night?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2020 8:35 AM

2020-01-15T08:35:29-05:00

You have to complete a certain percentage of training before branch will place you on assignment. They have to know you will successfully complete your training. Your assignment will be based upon your completion date in order to get you a report date. If you haven’t started they’re not able to give you a report date because they don’t know when you’ll be done with training.