Is there anyway to cancel PCS orders?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 14:54:19 -0500

A SM in my shop has order to PCS. The gaining unit houses her ex, as well as the person the ex cheated and is having a baby with. Is there anyway to cancel orders?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2020 3:02 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:02:27 -0500

Oh the drama!!!!!!!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2020 3:07 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:07:23 -0500

Use the NCO support channel on this one. Sounds like something a CSM could handle with a phone call.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2020 3:25 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:25:15 -0500

Report as ordered is a good start. Plan B is a match or flame. Wait for intervention.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jan 16 at 2020 4:06 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:06:54 -0500

Small world sometimes! LTC Private RallyPoint Member had the right idea. I changed PCS orders once in my career: A General Officer's executive officer made a phone call to the chief of personnel's executive officer for me. Similar to one CSM talking to another CSM on your behalf.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 16 at 2020 7:20 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:20:37 -0500

PCS will not be cancelled, the unit of assignment can be. Thank you for your service.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 16 at 2020 8:46 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 20:46:07 -0500

I suggest for an open door with the CSM and explain her situation. Be very honest on it and let the CSM do his/her magic! That by its own merit is a ticking bomb that might go off if not dealt in a timely manner.

Response by SGT Richard Gocio made Jan 17 at 2020 9:18 AM

SGT Richard Gocio — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:18:54 -0500

Chain of Command. They are there for these type of issues. Your question states "ex" but not whether it's ex-spouse or ex-relationship other than by marriage. Three notes: 1, the sm's oath of enlistment is to the Country and Service regardless of personal commitments and or conflicts with other service members. Do not allow those issues to become morale, performance or discipline issues for you in fulfilling that oath, or the chain of command will get involved in negative ways. 2. There are established policies and procedures for sepperate assignments for spouses, as well as policies and procedures for fraternization. Follow them to your benefit and the benefit of the service. 3. Two key members of your chain of command not mentioned in the previous comments are your Chaplain and retention NCO. Both of them should be consulted anytime there is a conflict of duty assignments and personal relationships.

Response by SFC Marc W. made Jan 17 at 2020 1:01 PM

SFC Marc W. — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 13:01:10 -0500

Simple solution, when she gets to her new duty station make sure she does an open door to inform leadership of the situation, likely they will move her away from them.

No real need to cancel orders unless her ex was abusive.