How likely would it be if I checked some boxes on Assignment Satisfaction Key that I would come down on orders soon?

2020-03-06T13:24:57-05:00

Was playing around on the ASK site, and stumbled upon what looked like a volunteer for a duty station selection area.

How likely would it be if I checked some boxes and made a list I could come down on orders soon?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2020 1:27 PM

2020-03-06T13:27:23-05:00

It's a trap to send Go-getters to Fort Polk to live in misery.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2020 1:31 PM

2020-03-06T13:31:04-05:00

Honestly, throughout my career. i was always checking these boxes, and nothing ever happened until i actually called my branch. Maybe other career fields use these more than mine did. I see your an infantrymen, so maybe they use this more than the Transportation branch. But if i ever felt antsy and needed an assignment i would just call branch. That way i had a say in MY career, instead of them just dictating things for me. I might not have always gotten my first choice, but at least i had options and would take the lesser of the normal evils they proposed to me both for my career and in the best interests of my family.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2020 2:01 PM

2020-03-06T14:01:20-05:00

Its a very slim chance because your Branch manager will decide that for you. Granted you can call your branch manager and work with them on getting the duty station you want. But in reality, branch managers will not pay attention to your ASK.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2020 2:25 PM

2020-03-06T14:25:33-05:00

It never hurts to try, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2020 9:05 PM

2020-03-06T21:05:18-05:00

I’ve had friends hit requisitions and see assignments in his rank open and he selected it and the following month he was locked in and in orders and I’ve had friends where nothing happened. It’s possible.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Mar 6 at 2020 10:22 PM

2020-03-06T22:22:44-05:00

Depends on how realistic you were being.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2020 10:24 AM

2020-03-07T10:24:15-05:00

Your best bet is to call or email your branch manager I’ve gotten the assignment I wanted plus a pretty cool unit assignment as well.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2020 12:14 PM

2020-03-10T12:14:41-04:00

Checking the boxes will not get you on assignment any sooner, at least it never worked out that way for me. If you want to leave, call branch and ask them what they have available.