Can I request a duty station while in AIT?

PFC Don Jenks — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 22:26:19 -0500

I'm currently reclassing to 19D and I hope to get fort Bragg. Can I request it and get it or am I at needs of the army for my first duty station?

Response by CPT Griff Tatum made Dec 14 at 2019 10:29 PM

CPT Griff Tatum — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 22:29:31 -0500

I’m fairly certain your first will be assigned to you, like my fellow peers from 19D OSUT ten years ago. Good luck!

Response by SPC Timothy Bequette made Dec 14 at 2019 10:32 PM

SPC Timothy Bequette — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 22:32:58 -0500

It’s down to the needs of the army. Are you airborne qualified? Makes it much easier to secure a position on a squad there.

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Dec 14 at 2019 10:40 PM

SPC Stewart Smith — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 22:40:13 -0500

Pretty sure you got a "wish list" already, but that doesn't actually matter.
It's up to the needs of the army if you didn't get it in your initial enlistment contract.
If they send you to europe, you're gonna be one happy camper. Imagine all the travel you get to do throughout europe for a couple years. If you don't like to travel, the legal drinking age is like 16. So lots of parties.

Response by SSG Jay OConnor made Dec 14 at 2019 11:03 PM

SSG Jay OConnor — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 23:03:19 -0500

I don't know about now a days bit when I was in AIT, you filled out a dream sheet half way through AIT.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2019 11:07 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 23:07:12 -0500

Needs.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2019 1:01 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:01:07 -0500

Are you in the Army right now and you have a class date, or are you a prior service soldier who is in an IET status?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2019 1:51 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:51:12 -0500

If I were you Id list it on your army satisfaction key and volunteer for airborne while in IET status.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2019 5:40 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 05:40:16 -0500

Before we proceed, know from the start that you technically have no say in the matter as a new Soldier to the Army. First, have that conversation with your DS. They can contact Branch and give them a heads up. NEVER contact Branch yourself while in IET status or it’s “Needs of the Army” for sure. Branch will give the answer based on what the Army needs at the time or within 30 days of your graduation. From what I understood last, the Army needs Airborne Cav Scouts so there’s hope. Ask your DS about ABN school and get your packet started. If there’s no time, log into your ASK and get on the volunteer list. Lastly, you can see if anyone else in your class is projected to Bragg. You might be able to swap with that other Soldier. In the meantime, wake up everyday better than the previous. Focus on yourself, build a solid foundation, and assist others along the way. Give your DS a reason to go the extra mile and fight for PFC Jenks. If works out and you're ordered to wherever, be open to it and face it head on. Once you’re in your reenlistment window (15 months from ETS) you’ll be able to reup for Bragg like I did my first reenlistment from JBLM. Bottom line... it takes communication. The worst answer will be “kick rocks”, but at least you tried.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Dec 15 at 2019 7:16 AM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 07:16:18 -0500

You can request. Hell, you can put in a request once a week.

That doesn't mean the Army will listen to or consider your request.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Dec 15 at 2019 9:41 AM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 09:41:33 -0500

When I went through OSUT, they allowed us to write down three duty stations and, supposedly, tried to assign us to one of those.

Response by SSG Steven Chirco made Dec 15 at 2019 10:57 AM

SSG Steven Chirco — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 10:57:34 -0500

You can request anything. Whether you get it, is up to green machine and good luck.

Response by SGT Jon Conover made Dec 15 at 2019 11:35 AM

SGT Jon Conover — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 11:35:21 -0500

Airborne, would give you a chance.

Response by MAJ Michael Cummings made Dec 16 at 2019 2:08 PM

MAJ Michael Cummings — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:08:16 -0500

Congrats on going into the 19 series. I loved my time in heavy armor and in cav.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2019 6:06 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 06:06:01 -0500

I would ask my instructors. When I reclassed as prior service I was told that all MOS-T could contact branch because according to Army regulation Reg 350-6, para 4-13 you have all the same privileges as permanent party personnel. I emailed my branch manager, letting him know in one concise email that I was an MOS-T about to graduate and I was told I could contact him due to my prior service status. I asked if about three assignments locations being available (Bragg, Campbell and Germany). He responded that 2 of them were unavailable to 35S and one was possible (Germany). I said I would like Germany if possible. He responded, “I’ll see what I can do”. A week later I was projected to go to Germany. Exert as much control over your career as you can where you can.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2020 10:40 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 22:40:45 -0400

I remember reading on another post of yours that you were getting crap at reception for slightly less hearing in your left ear and that they wanted to discharge you? Did it all work out? You got the waiver?

Also, Im headed to reception as prior service as well in one week and even though I passed in meps Im concerned about failing my hearing there. I also have H2 hearing in my left ear. Right is perfect. Any tips?
Should I just refuse to sign anything and push for the waiver?

Was the hearing exam the same as at MEPS? Longer push a button? Anything would help Thanks