Changing Unit in Houston, Texas (How hard is it to change units in the Houston area?)

PFC Tuan Trang — Mon, 11 May 2015 22:16:34 -0400

Well i have a problem with my unit and i was wondering, How hard is it to change unit in Houston area?

Im in army reserve, Combat Engineer.
321st en battalion.

Can anyone help me?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 10:25 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 May 2015 22:25:22 -0400

What kind of problems are you having? Have you addressed these problems with your CoC?

As for transferring to a new unit, all that is needed is: Search the USARC site for unit search engine. You can break it down to types of units. Once you find another unit that has 12B slots, then you contact them to see if any of their E-4 and below slots are empty. If they are, then express your desire to transfer. Then, if they want/need you, they will (should) initiate the transfer request to your current unit. Then pray your current unit agrees to the transfer.

But again, have you tried fixing the problems first?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 11:04 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 May 2015 23:04:21 -0400

A TPU to TPU transfer is not hard to do. The challenge will be finding an Engineer Billet. You can drive a long, long way in Texas to the next nearest EN BN.
Chances are, your bonus is tied to position and/or MOS, so transferring might have consequences for you as an initial contract Soldier.

As a First Sergeant, I have to ask. What has happened at your unit that would have you considering giving up on it so soon after joining? Maybe some more practical advice is in order before you pull the pin.