Is it possible to have an ALC date during a tour to Korea? Would the unit let me leave or try and defer my PME?

2017-04-21T16:54:27-04:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2017 6:35 PM

2017-04-21T18:35:15-04:00

More than likely depending on when your deployment start/end date and the start/end date of your ALC, you will be deployed with your unit to Korea but approximately about 1-2 weeks prior to your ALC report date you will be sent back to your duty station and then sent to your ALC in time for your school date. These days with the STEP schools are mandatory and units/Army will not keep you from your career progression like in the past.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2017 10:39 PM

2017-04-21T22:39:15-04:00

Point well taken

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2017 4:52 AM

2017-04-22T04:52:26-04:00

This all depends on you Chain of Command. I can tell you from my point, I would never hold a Soldiers from any educational experience.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2017 1:35 PM

2017-04-22T13:35:57-04:00

If your already there for a 1 year non cmd sponsored tour, then most likely they (HRC) won't schedule you while your there. Not really sure how they have changed or addressed any issues since STEP. Better to check with your schools NCO. Good Luck!

Response by CW4 Scott Hyde made Apr 23 at 2017 1:32 PM

2017-04-23T13:32:43-04:00

Ask your career manager.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 1:44 PM

2017-04-27T13:44:52-04:00

If you are 'deploying' as part of 2ID, then no. If you are there as part of a garrison unit, like 8th Army and others, the it depends on your tour. If you are on a one year (unaccompanied) then you will most likely go en-route to your next duty station. If you are on a two year tour (accompanied) or if you do an IPCOT the. You can interrupt your tour to go and your DEROS will slide to the right.