What are the chances of a 91B (H8) going to Korea?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 20:45:28 -0400

What are the chances of me getting stationed in Korea if I take hotel 8 (H8) after AIT? I heard there's a very large chance but my soft orders are for Germany so I might not take it if I'll definitely end up in Korea, not exactly my cup of tea.

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Aug 5 at 2018 9:26 PM

SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 21:26:35 -0400

Well before during my time circa 1998 getting Germany was almost impossible but getting South Korea was more feasible and that was my first duty station after AIT.

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Aug 5 at 2018 9:29 PM

SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 21:29:50 -0400

If you get Korea let me know and I can hooked you up with knowledge depending where you might end up in the Land of the Morning Calm.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2018 11:59 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 23:59:21 -0400

I took H8 and was sent to Korea. It all depends on what class you get in, they were sending every other class when I went through.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2018 12:09 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:09:16 -0400

I was told by my re-enlistment Sergeant that if you are H8 then it is very high to go to Korea. They also mentioned that with H8 you can just as easily go to Italy so talk to your re-enlistment person about going to Italy

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2018 1:44 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:44:14 -0400

The chances of you going are very high.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 7:58 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 07:58:56 -0400

Pretty high. If you request it, you are almost guaranteed to get it.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 10:38 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:38:12 -0400

If you want to go to Korea, it would be too easy. If you don’t, they need H8 qualified mechanics everywhere.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 10:56 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:56:51 -0400

Don't let the fact that you think you want to go here and not there detract from your career. H8 is one of the best courses I've been to.
H8 isn't going to send you to Korea. The needs of the army will. And if they need a h8 that bad they'll simply send you to Korea then send you h8. H8 is needed everywhere.

Response by CPL Julie Haas made Aug 7 at 2018 5:36 PM

CPL Julie Haas — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:36:42 -0400

I was told Id be going to korea for my first unit but ended up getting sent to Okinawa, Japan. Its all based on the needs of the army. That wishlist you made in basic reception is just that, a wishlist. They could send you, but be prepared to go anywhere. The only duty station you are almost guarenteed is the one you request upin your first reenlistment.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2018 1:18 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 01:18:01 -0400

I was class 25(June 18 - July 12). My whole class as well as the previous and class after, had their orders switched to Korea.
Also if it gets switched you'll need to get your shots and new orders which can take awhile so, you would be a hold for a bit.