Is it possible to change PCS assignment when already on orders?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:39:53 -0500

I signed at 3 yr contract to Ft Stewart but i haven’t seen my orders yet. I’m currently in Hawaii and my DEROS is Jan 24 2020 but my report date isn’t until March 20 2020. I would like to go to Ft Carson. Is it too late to change with my DEROS being so soon & I’m already on orders.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2019 2:53 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:53:06 -0500

No. Your gonna be a dog faced soldier and like it! But seriously I do not know on this one.

Response by SSG Brian L. made Dec 29 at 2019 3:21 PM

SSG Brian L. — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:21:54 -0500

Ive heard of crazier things happening... call Branch and see what they tell you. As a 42a you can go practically anywhere Army wide so it seems slightly possible.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2019 3:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:43:21 -0500

Yes, but in order to do it you will have to delete your current assignment through your Career Counselor and then work with your branch for a new assignment.

You're not eligible to renegotiate your contract, and once your assignment is deleted, you are at the mercy of your branch. So, contact your branch to ask where they are willing to assign you before you delete your assignment. This close to your DEROS your options will be limited and they could just put you back on assignment to Stewart.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2019 3:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:43:30 -0500

Usually once you’re on assignment instructions you can’t change your assignment especially if it’s a priority 1 assignment and you’re less than 30 days from your DEROS. If you re-enlisted for your assignment you would need to talk with retention. Good luck to you...

Response by SSG Dale London made Dec 29 at 2019 3:49 PM

SSG Dale London — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:49:38 -0500

Take it up with your 1SG in the first instance and keep running it up the chain until you either get a new set of orders or you get a firm "no."
At the firm "no" see the IG.

Response by SPC Andrew K. made Dec 29 at 2019 6:57 PM

SPC Andrew K. — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 18:57:06 -0500

I PCS’d in Cartoon and wished I had gone to Ft. Good but couldn’t change it when leaving Gelnhausen

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2019 11:40 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 23:40:42 -0500

I was at Stewart before Hawaii, and in all honesty, I should have stayed at Stewart.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2019 3:40 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:40:03 -0500

You can do a 4187 and defer your re-enlist meant option. That being said, you will be eligible for needs of the army at that point and can’t get orders to anywhere and have no say so in it. Go to your Career Counselor and he can tell you the details.

Response by PFC Shawn West made Dec 30 at 2019 10:07 PM

PFC Shawn West — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 22:07:56 -0500

I wouldn't trade my old OD's for all the Navys dungarees, I'd rather be a dog faced soldier like I am.

3ID, do it. Be fucking proud to be part of The Rock of the Marne.

Response by SPC Adam Margeson made Jan 3 at 2020 9:58 PM

SPC Adam Margeson — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:58:34 -0500

You can call branch and ask but 90% of the time they will say no. With that said 10% they will say yes