Do your support duty location stabilization as a cost saver? Why or why not?

SFC Michael Jackson, MBA — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 06:42:42 -0500

Back in 2004, there were discussion about stabilizing troops at one duty for six or seven years. I loved the idea at the time, bought a house, and i figured I'd deploy and come back to my duty station.Enjoy a little stabilization. When I got, I received orders for drill duty. After that, I went to Germany. I still wonder what happen to that stabilization..lol. Now, the idea is starting to resurface to cut down on PCS. Does the RP community like this or not?

http://archive.armytimes.com/article/20130520/NEWS/305200010/PCS-extended-Army-lengthens-tours-four-years
http://www.stripes.com/news/army-to-begin-force-stabilization-in-states-1.16449

Army to begin force stabilization in States

At the same time, the service will begin a “home basing” approach, which will keep junior soldiers at one installation for six to seven years — well beyond the current three-year average, according to Brig. Gen. Sean Byrne, the Army’s director of military personnel policy.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2015 7:05 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 07:05:07 -0500

I like it. We have stabilization programs like this in my field, for certain special personnel programs, and it is not only a cost saver, it also allows the individual (or entire units, potentially) to stabilize, get very good at their job, and build cohesiveness.

Response by MSgt Michael Durkee made Feb 20 at 2015 7:05 AM

MSgt Michael Durkee — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 07:05:07 -0500

I understand how "home basing" could overall save funding, but I feel it takes away from the spirit of keeping organizations fresh. Part of the chance to PCS every 3 to 4 years is the cross pollination of experience and knowledge from one organization to the next.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2015 7:08 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 07:08:25 -0500

I am indifferent about the idea. It would definitely cut costs, however it may cause some people's careers to become stagnant.