I've been assigned to Korea and have a report date of September...and have HAAP of Fort Bliss. Does this mean I have unaccompanied orders?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:34:00 -0500

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Feb 19 at 2019 4:03 PM

PVT Mark Zehner — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:03:10 -0500

Believe that it means that after your 12 month tour you return to Fort you had haap from but maybe COL Mikel J. Burroughs will know more

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2019 4:08 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:08:25 -0500

Did you re-enlist for Korea? "I've been assigned to Korea"- Do you have your orders yet? You will know if you have unaccompanied orders if your family members are not listed on your orders. I served 2 years in Korea (accompanied) and then had a HAAP assignment to Fort Bragg. Your HAAP assignment is also not guaranteed. It is similar to the wish list you had in AIT.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Feb 19 at 2019 5:24 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:24:56 -0500

I had a HAAP and came to Korea accompanied. One thing has nothing to do with another..

The only thing that can tell you if you have accompanied or unaccompanied orders is reading your orders... Also, if you want to bring your family, get started on your command sponsorship packet now.

https://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/site/newcomers/command-sponsorship.asp

Command Sponsorship

Bringing your family to Korea! The Republic of Korea is a great place to serve and grow, personally and professionally, for both Soldiers and their Family members.

Response by CPL Dale Ketron made Feb 19 at 2019 7:59 PM

CPL Dale Ketron — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 19:59:01 -0500

HAAPs are for the dependent restricted tour. HRC can only assign as dependent restricted tour of 12 months. If you get command sponsored, your tour in Korea becomes a 24 month tour with dependents and your return assignment will be at the needs of the Army.
Keep in mind that only Korea can approve a command sponsorship tour, not HRC.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2019 9:06 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:06:53 -0500

You can request a command sponsor tour before you PCS to Korea. Contact your reassignments branch and let them know you would like to go on an accompanied tour. They would let you know the necessary paperwork that had to be completed. To get a jumpstart yo can schedule your family for an EFMP Screening for an overseas assignment. The form you’ll need to take to that appointment is a DA Form 5888. The provider will complete and sign the form at the time of the Screening appointment. Once signed, take the phone back to reassignments and they will send the form to housing at the location you will be assigned to for approval. This usually take 5-7 working days to get a decision. If approved reassignments will amend your orders to reflect your family members information. Take the new orders to the passport office to apply for no-cost passports for your family... I hope this helps...