Posted on Dec 2, 2016
Is an Army COC in any way obligated to assist a Soldier, who requests a transfer, in locating an open position at another unit?
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Posted 8 y ago
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SGM Erik Marquez
I read this on my phone and assumed it was on duffelblog,, my bad.... it was an actual question.
The Unit chain of command is responsible for everything the unit they are in charge unit does or fails to accomplish. That would include processing and if applicable, approving a request for transfer.
You are in charge of you.. If you want a job at Bobs deli..go talk to Bob.
The Unit chain of command is responsible for everything the unit they are in charge unit does or fails to accomplish. That would include processing and if applicable, approving a request for transfer.
You are in charge of you.. If you want a job at Bobs deli..go talk to Bob.
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Capt Tom Brown
SGM Erik Marquez - Perhaps this question is a reflection of some in today's 'new Army' or 'new MC' that leadership involves and is expected to respond in some fashion to support, respond to, and meet the wants, needs, and desires of every Pvt and above. If this is so then we are all in for a rough time ahead.
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SGM Erik Marquez
Capt Tom Brown - Sir, If it is an expectation, then I agree...
If I read the post wrong and it is a request for help...then i mis
spoke...If the CofC was ASKED for assistance to contact a unit and see if there is an opening to be had, and this is only requested AFTER the SM has done their due diligence in working out that answer on thier own, then yes, the CofC should assist.
If I read the post wrong and it is a request for help...then i mis
spoke...If the CofC was ASKED for assistance to contact a unit and see if there is an opening to be had, and this is only requested AFTER the SM has done their due diligence in working out that answer on thier own, then yes, the CofC should assist.
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The Chain of Command is better equipped to figure this out than a lone Soldier, though it can be done. I've seen places basically check out on a Soldier that doesn't want to stay in its ranks, and that's the wrong answer. It would go a long way if more units helped Soldiers with transfers and moves like this. Is the CoC directly obligated? No. But it does go to the welfare of the Soldier, so I'd always take that on.
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On the enlisted side the NCO can pull the Reqs in EDAS to see what is available. Is it required.... No. Though our job is to help the soldiers in the unit.
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