Can I report early? And how?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:23:34 -0500

I am currently in Fort Bliss. My next assignment is Grafenwoehr Germany. My wife lives there and is a German national, it would be extremely helpful if I could report early. I reenlisted for my next duty station. Am I able to put in for early reporting with a 4187? and what do put in sections 3 and 4?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2019 5:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:51:39 -0500

You're allowed to report 30 days early, but when you're flying OCONUS most port call places will not allow you to fly outside a small window of your report date.
It just takes a 4187 to your career counselor, request 60 days early report authorized in your special instructions. Battalion commander needs to sign it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2019 11:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 23:46:22 -0500

If you’ve received your orders check to see if they have early report authorized. If it’s in your orders it’s up to your loosing command to allow you to depart early or not. Also, once you get to Germany you will have to apply for command sponsorship in order to be authorized housing and to receive the OHA for overseas. You won’t be able to apply prior to the assignment because your wife had to do an EFMP Screening regardless if she’s a local national. Upon your arrival you will be required to live in the barracks until your command sponsorship is approved... I hope this helps...good luck to you.