Is there anyway to ensure I get Korea on my first duty station?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:15:40 -0500

Response by CSM Tom Satterly made Feb 16 at 2020 11:55 AM

CSM Tom Satterly — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 11:55:13 -0500

You can enlist or re enlist for a duty station

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2020 12:34 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:34:58 -0500

Go to ASK and choose that option. But the reenlistment option its guarantee.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2020 1:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 13:39:41 -0500

No, your first duty station is needs of the army

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2020 2:41 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:41:45 -0500

So I will say this, it will have a great deal to do with your MOS and just SGT Dickhoff mentioned about the needs of the Army as well. However, if it does turn out that they need your type MOS there, then there's a great chance you might get that duty station. I'm a 91B and I chose Fort Rucker when I left AIT and I actually got it. There are hardly any 91Bs here in the first place, but it just goes to show you the Army sort of needs 91Bs in many different areas, so that is a good example you could think of for yourself and getting Korea. Good luck Private, and I hope your satisfied with whatever you receive as your first duty station.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2020 6:13 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 18:13:00 -0500

When you get to basic you will have to fill out a small form regarding your desired duty stations. Put korea at number one and I'm 99% sure you'll get it. Lol

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2020 6:13 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 18:13:10 -0500

It's a trap!

Response by SGT Robert Wager made Feb 16 at 2020 8:41 PM

SGT Robert Wager — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 20:41:34 -0500

Yes, get first duty station of choice on your initial entry contract

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2020 1:11 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 01:11:07 -0500

From your AKO, go to your Assignment Satisfaction Key link and select your duty station of preference under the "preferences/volunteer" link once you get to the webpage. You will have to choose from three options for CONUS (continental United States) and three options for OCONUS (outside of the continental United States). Place Korea as your first option, you'll have a higher chance of getting it as your first duty station.

Keep in mind that as a 15R1O level Soldier your branch manager usually places y'all where needed, not very often where requested. Unless you have a specific and substantiated reason as to why you want to be stationed here, it will not be guaranteed. You can find the phone number for your branch manager on the HRC website. Just google Army HRC.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2020 10:33 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:33:50 -0500

Can’t ensure that you will go to Korea but odds are since your a 15r if you request it you will probably get it.