Is there any way for a first termer to get reassigned before completing their initial contract?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 May 2017 22:15:47 -0400

Response by LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. made May 2 at 2017 10:41 PM

LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. — Tue, 02 May 2017 22:41:54 -0400

Where ther is a will there is a waiver. What specifically?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2017 8:02 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 May 2017 08:02:00 -0400

I appears the assignments of first-term Soldiers are restricted in number and location based on the length of your initial contract.

See Page 8, Ch 3, Para 2m, AR 614-200, Enlisted Assignments and Utilization Management. I've attached a screenshot of that section below. Paragraph 2m(1) through 2m(4) should be directly relevant to your question.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2017 11:20 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 May 2017 11:20:52 -0400

I knew a guy that was on his first active duty assignment (we were in the same company, actually). After about almost 2 yrs at that assignment, he submitted a 4187 for an overseas reassignment. It was granted. But, it was also for Korea.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2017 1:51 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 May 2017 13:51:50 -0400

Lots of ways.
Some are voluntary and may result in forfeitures of bonuses or incentives.
You can be promoted out of a unit.
You can be reassigned due to inactivation or realignment.
You can be involuntarily reassigned due to being excess.

If you are the one trying to be reassigned, bear in mind that you may be putting your incentives in jeopardy of being collected. This needs to be discussed openly so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for you.