CW3 Private RallyPoint Member 40357 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you think available/vacant assignments should be available online for all to view and select for his or her next assignment. I know the Army says that they choose assignments based on needs of the Army, Career Progression, and then Personal Preference but I think it would be easier if we could choose our assignments or at least have some options to pick from. Do you agree or disagree? 2014-01-19T18:28:16-05:00 CW3 Private RallyPoint Member 40357

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you think available/vacant assignments should be available online for all to view and select for his or her next assignment. I know the Army says that they choose assignments based on needs of the Army, Career Progression, and then Personal Preference but I think it would be easier if we could choose our assignments or at least have some options to pick from. Do you agree or disagree?

2014-01-19T18:28:16-05:00 2014-01-19T18:28:16-05:00 1LT Private RallyPoint Member 40364

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe it would be helpful to have more transparency for everyone to be aware of potential assignment options and perhaps some degree of input into the assignment process.  But, in the end, the senior leadership must make the final assignment with best interests of the military.  Also, certain sensitive assignment options cannot be made public.

2014-01-19T18:31:48-05:00 2014-01-19T18:31:48-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 86373

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><br /><br /><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal">I agree one hundred percent Chief, once you reach the rank<br />of SSG you should be able to pick from a list of duty positions and/or<br />locations. I think you should be submit your last NCOER and a copy of you latest<br />ERB to the BN CSM of your top three assignments and have them decide who they<br />want in their ranks. It’s no different than being a civilian applying for multiple<br />jobs to see how will call for an interview.</p><br /><br />

2014-03-27T06:12:18-04:00 2014-03-27T06:12:18-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 86387

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Definately agree, I have never seen an assignment come down based off career progression or personal preference. If you call branch they will only tell you one or two assignments if any. I don't know anyone who has actually gotten locations they request on ASK.

2014-03-27T06:48:59-04:00 2014-03-27T06:48:59-04:00 Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member 299158

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't know about ability to affect their OWN career...but commanders should have more ability to influence assignments, rather than a centralized personnel assignment agency.

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