My retention NCO say that if I reclass to 13F, I stand an 85% chance of pulling orders to Korea. Any weight to this claim?

2020-03-08T01:56:05-05:00

I am a 13B currently on rotation to S. Korea. I am looking to reclass to 13F and my retention NCO say that if I reclass to 13F I stand an 85% chance of returning to Korea on unaccompanied orders back to Korea upon graduation of AIT. Could anyone provide me with insight as to whether this 85% chance has any truth behind it. 13F has been my goal since transitioning to to the Army but back to back Korea rotations is a deal breaker for me. Just need a second opinion. Thank you for your time and responses.

My background: SGT , Non-promotable (2 years in Army/ 4 years prior service). 3 dependents

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2020 3:02 AM

2020-03-08T03:02:51-04:00

That's an awfully specific percentage. I've been doing this a long time and i wouldn't predict that. If you have EFMP family members it's a pretty good chance you will go to Korea for whatever MOS you choose. As for 13F, I have a Soldier I just reclassed to 13F who requested Korea, received Korea and was immediately deleted and placed on assignment for Hood, so I would say it's a good chance you won't go to Korea.

Hopefully your career counselor mentioned that 13F doesn't accept E5s without a grade waiver from the proponent. Make sure you get that or you will get kicked out of the school when you arrive.

As for the back to back Korea part, a rotation and a PCS are completely different and the Army doesn't see that as back to back. Also, you can bring your family to Korea these days