Is going to school and re-classing to a different MOS considered a TDY or a PCS?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:51:09 -0500

I’m a SSG, I will be reclassing to 35G, and I would like to know if it will be considered a TDY or PCS the class is 6 months long, also where I am going to live ie. hotel, barracks or or I have to get my one place.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2018 11:43 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:43:32 -0500

You’ll be in barracks more than likely. Long term reclass schools they’ll have barracks set up. You’ll receive a meal card and lodging.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2018 11:59 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:59:24 -0500

It really depends on the course. Courses that don't produce an MOS and return you to your unit are usually TDY. But courses that produce an MOS and an follow on assignment are usually a PCS. An example of this for me would be my Captain Career Course. I would PCS to Fort Benning for 6 months and belong to the School. When I finish the course I will then report to a new unit. The reason why this happens is that when you are TDY you still belong to your original unit. There really isn't a reason to do that if you are not going back there. Plus you could imagine the nightmare if you needed some admin stuff done.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2018 5:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:47:14 -0500

If it's 6 months long it will be considered a PCS move. If the class has more than one phase it will be TDY enroute to the first phase with you PCSing to the second. I don't know off the top of my head if 35G has more than one phase. 23 weeks and longer is a PCS length school. You'll be required to get your own housing like any other PCS.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 12 at 2018 10:04 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 22:04:59 -0500

The ATRRS instructions will have that information.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2018 1:21 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 01:21:29 -0500

The reg states that if a course is 20 weeks or longer, then you will move there in a PCs status. If it’s less, it’s considered a TDY en-route school.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2018 9:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:11:38 -0500

It'll be TDY. I released to 35G about 8yrs ago. You'll be attending training at FT. Huachuca, AZ ...in what they call the MOS-Transition or MOS-T barracks. Let me know what other questions you have. [login to see]

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2018 7:30 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 19:30:32 -0500

I just recently went through this course it is a PCS and unless you bring your family you will be in the barracks.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 28 at 2018 7:51 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 19:51:39 -0500

180 days normally I thought is a PCS. Billets should be provided