Can your current assignment change if accepted into The Old Guard?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:18:58 -0400

I am 6 months away from PCS out of Korea. I was put on assignment to Ft.stewart last week before I was able to submit my Old Guard packet. I do not have paper orders. I am only on assignment on my ERB and ASK. If accepted into old guard, will this change my current assignment?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2019 6:19 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:19:59 -0400

This sounds like a question for your S1 and/or Branch Manager.

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Apr 23 at 2019 6:44 PM

PVT Mark Zehner — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:44:59 -0400

Back in the mid 80's yes but now not sure

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 23 at 2019 7:21 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:21:09 -0400

It would have to be determined by your Branch Chief. Apply and try, you never know. Thank you for your service.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2019 7:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:42:09 -0400

Your branch would have to release you. If you're 6 months away from DEROS it's probably too late.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2019 9:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:21:25 -0400

If your assignment to Ft Stewart is a priority 1 or priority 2 assignment, it will not get changed. I highly suggest you to contact your branch manager to discuss this. You probably would have had a better chance if your packet was submitted before you receive assignment instructions. Submitting the packet now can be perceived as you trying to get out of a deployable assignment. Good luck to you...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2019 10:20 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:20:33 -0400

Definitely would have had better odds had your packet been submitted and accepted prior to coming on assignment. As many have already said, your branch manager would have to release you from orders and while it’s very doable it may be unlikely if you are going to a priority assignment. Best advice is to expedite submitting your packet as well as start emailing your branch manager and discussing your intent. May also not be a bad move to reach out to The Old Guard command and introduce yourself and talk with them on your situation as sometimes people have ways of making things happen. Best of luck.

Response by SFC Robert Walton made Aug 11 at 2019 10:10 AM

SFC Robert Walton — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 10:10:33 -0400

Have you talked to your COC? This would be a good place to start.