What does it mean if my orders say I'm assigned to 02 0004 in replacement (WAJF01) Fort Carson, CO?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 07:09:28 -0400

Just completed OSUT training for 12B. Currently on leave until the 28th. Duty Station is Colorado. My orders say I'm assigned to 02 0004 in replacement (WAJF01) Fort Carson CO 80913...anyone know what that means? Any tips in general?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2019 7:20 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 07:20:19 -0400

That is just the replacement company at Carson. You go there to sign in from leave and do some in proccessing before they send you to your actual unit. Carson is higher in elevation so don’t kick yourself if you notice you run slower at first. Enjoy the area.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2019 8:41 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 08:41:46 -0400

You’ll be going to 2nd brigade 4th ID not sure what unit though

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2019 4:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 16:10:10 -0400

So you have to be assigned to the replacement company before you get your specific orders. Sometimes you get them right away (I had my BN on my orders out of AIT) sometimes you find out when you go to replacement.

Response by SSG Lauro Jimenez made Aug 19 at 2019 12:59 PM

SSG Lauro Jimenez — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:59:59 -0400

Don't worry
The company will know

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2019 2:44 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:44:29 -0400

I'm pretty sure that as a 12B you'll be going to 4th Engineer Battalion. I dont think 52nd has Bravos.

Response by SPC Richard Stevenson (Munden) made Sep 4 at 2019 4:17 AM

SPC Richard Stevenson (Munden) — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:17:23 -0400

Outstanding! Welcome to being a 12B. Loved every picket-pounding minute of it!
(That's a lie, the picket-pounding sucked.)

Response by SFC Richard Hamel made Sep 4 at 2019 5:30 AM

SFC Richard Hamel — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 05:30:00 -0400

Anyone who has MOS 12B. Plus if you are mechanized. If you for get to put on your ear plugs, or your ears get plug up, while on the rifle range, handgrenade range, or just ears hurt for any reason. Go on sick call. Get a copy of all med records for your self. Yes you to drill sergeant. You will never get VA compensation disability benefits without showing you had hearing problems to include tinnitus. While in the service. Does not matter what service you enlisted for. Lowest rating starts 10%. In 74 now, & VA said I must show I went to a military dr. For hearing problems. In currently at 60% now.So they won't give any higher rating or add tinnitus because I have no medical records for 20 service. I was Army 1966-1986. Retired. Vietnam 12 B, 66-67, Drill Sergeant 6yrs, 12B basic & OSHIT. Then Army Recruiter 78-82 max, fl. Then Army Guidance Counselor MEPS 84-86. Never went on sickcall. Because I had to go to the dispensary with trainees. I went to a civilian dr. Keep your records. No matter how small.

Response by SPC Larry Pearson made Sep 4 at 2019 11:53 AM

SPC Larry Pearson — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:53:08 -0400