Can units transfer soldiers to each other?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:16:53 -0500

I currently have orders to a unit that is deployed. I have reached out to the senior Warrant of the brigade at the unit next on rotation and expressed my eagerness to join that unit and deploy with them. Can he realistically do anything or is this 100 percent an hrc thing?

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made Jan 9 at 2020 7:58 AM

MSG Gary Eckert — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:58:08 -0500

Since you are currently on orders, HRC will have the final say (remember they are filling a valid requisition with your current assignment). Once you are on board, an intra-post transfer may be approved locally if both unit's HQ agree.

Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2020 9:19 AM

CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 09:19:45 -0500

HRC thing. Sitting in many AHB training meetings and knowing the shortages, I'm certain that other CAB would want you. However, your currently assigned BDE wouldn't want to lose a much needed backfill either. Someone needs to fill that slot. Hopefully they return shortly after you report so there are birds to work on your progressions.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2020 9:48 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 09:48:16 -0500

They do this all the time. The senior warrant at your brigade will have little control over this, but the senior warrant, or strengths management at Division will have the ability to reroute you upon arrival. As for the HRC part, there is zero chance HRC will alter your orders before you arrive. But, once you arrive, you belong to the division and they can place you wherever they want.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 9 at 2020 3:49 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:49:05 -0500

Some people with rank have deep reach capability and can fight the deep fight on your behalf.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 9 at 2020 5:06 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:06:37 -0500

Once you sign in at your gaining unit they slot you as they wish, so yes!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2020 7:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:11:23 -0500

The CSM is responsible for enlisted placement within their brigade. More than likely you are filling a request for your grade and MOS, so if the CSM don’t release you, you won’t transfer to another organization. HRC sent you based upon the shortage of skill level in your MOS, so at this point unless they put someone else in your place it won’t happen. Also if HRC change you out, you still can end up going to a totally different installation. Assignments are based upon the need of the Army not the want of the Soldier.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2020 9:12 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:12:02 -0500

Not sure if it could work for someone if your rank as it would for you as it would for a junior enlisted or lower ranking NCO but it was my understanding that it could be as easy as a 4187 signed off on by your battalion commander if HRC won’t move you.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Jan 10 at 2020 1:56 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:56:42 -0500

Yes, we shifted Soldiers around to meet operational needs and where units fit in the deployment que.
We also pulled Soldiers from existing units to stand up and fill critical shortages in units that changed their function, for instance we transitioned two Mobility Augmentation units into Route Clearance units and the strength requirements increased. We pulled from within the BN first and then the BDE to meet the requirements.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 10 at 2020 10:09 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:09:07 -0500

Sometimes it helps to show a lot enthusiasm when asking for an action. That is my 2 cents.