How long until you are able to PCS at your first duty station?

2020-04-18T00:59:35-04:00

I understand the general time you stay at a duty station is 3 years. I signed a 6 year contract and have been told that because it is my initial contract i will be at this duty station all six years. Is that correct ?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2020 1:03 AM

2020-04-18T01:03:58-04:00

3 years time on station. You can not move until you meet the minimum time on station requirements. When you approach your 3 year mark, usually 6 months out, you will come on orders to PCS unless you extend at your current installation

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2020 1:12 AM

2020-04-18T01:12:26-04:00

1 year if Selected for special assignments - ARSOF, SMU, WHCA/WHTA, etc....

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2020 1:14 AM

2020-04-18T01:14:26-04:00

That’s what happened to me, but I was in the “testing brigade” and had a low density MOS. Hopefully that doesn’t happen to you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2020 2:38 AM

2020-04-18T02:38:44-04:00

There are lots of exceptions. It's one year TOS if you request training like Airborne, reclass or Ranger. Your branch can easily waive that three year TOS to two years for selection for a broadening assignment.

Best options as an 11B: 75th RGR, Airborne, Ranger School TDY Enroute through your branch), SFAB, or 160th SOAR.

You almost definitely will not be at your first duty station for six years, but it's not impossible