Is there any leniency on choosing a first duty station as prior service? What about choosing a job?

SPC Cordel St.amant — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 01:10:42 -0400

I’m deciding to come back into the Army, I know I SHOULD know the answer to this question but, I’m asking anyways. I’ve already read the business rules for choosing a job. Just wondering if it’s the same as it would be for a first time enlisted person.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2019 6:46 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 06:46:35 -0400

I'm going through it right now. Waiting on the date to meet with the MEPS counselor since I already know my only option will be coming back active as 11B. I'm hoping I get a Duty station preference but chances are slim. Nobody can tell you exactly until you meet with the Counselor at MEPS. The recruiter I'm working with said his last prior service guy got to choose from a handful of duty locations and that was it since those places Big Army said they needed him.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 18 at 2019 1:01 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:01:33 -0400

Only the recruiter will know.

Response by CPT Gia Shelby made Apr 18 at 2019 4:30 PM

CPT Gia Shelby — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:30:15 -0400

All I know is in my 16 years in I asked for what I really wanted last out of my three choices and always got what I wanted (because I put it last) HA HA HA, not even lying or exaggerating!!