Having an input on PCSing

MSG Martinis Butler — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 04:41:28 -0500

When it’s time to PCS or be relocated to another duty
station after your time is up should you have any say as to where you go or
input as to why you can’t go to a particular duty station?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2013 5:40 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 05:40:17 -0500

We had dream sheets when I went in and several of those closed since.. haha

Response by SPC Christopher Smith made Dec 30 at 2013 9:45 AM

SPC Christopher Smith — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 09:45:42 -0500

My thought has always been, if a person wanted to stay at one location they would do more good. They know the units history, they have personally seen what works, and what doesn't. They can identify quickly what the unit needs, and help prioritize. Outside of that, it never hurts to call or e-mail Branch and see if they can't assist you with getting you the location you want, or at least close to it.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2013 9:48 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 09:48:31 -0500

You should I think. You're the same rank as your branch manager it think it's fair that they at least entertain a conversation with you. I've always talked to my branch manager before I even come up on assignment when I know it's getting close.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2013 9:52 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 09:52:16 -0500

Certainly. I'm stuck in a situation where my branch manager, despite numerous phone calls and e-mails, will only give me the options of Drum or Bliss when I leave Korea. He is very curt, and never gives full explanations on why I can't go back to Carson (I know it's a highly requested duty station). Having already been to Drum, and Bliss having zero job opportunities for my wife, my hands are pretty much tied. If we could sustain a nice dialogue, at least maybe then I wouldn't be so pissy about the matter.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2013 10:43 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 22:43:06 -0500

I was in my first PCS for six years and nine months. I didn't think I was going to like it but actually liked the base, especially in the weather field.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 7:49 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:49:57 -0400

I agree that they should at least explain to you why you can't go to a place or have to go somewhere. I called our functional (AF version of Branch Manager) last year to find out why I wasn't getting orders anywhere after having been at my base for 11 years. I was told it was because I hadn't updated my dream sheet in years. No crap that's because the list of bases I wanted to go if I was leaving where I was hadn't changed in all those years. She was a bi+ch about it too on the phone. Added one base after that and got a 4 year assignment to Japan.