SSG Robert Burns 29231 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Remember when if you got orders for somewhere and you knew another Joe who wanted to go there and wanted to where they were you could swap with them if you were the same MOS and skill level?<div>Does this still happen?  There should be a website you could go on and see this information daily.</div> 2013-12-30T07:58:56-05:00 SSG Robert Burns 29231

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Remember when if you got orders for somewhere and you knew another Joe who wanted to go there and wanted to where they were you could swap with them if you were the same MOS and skill level?<div>Does this still happen?  There should be a website you could go on and see this information daily.</div>

2013-12-30T07:58:56-05:00 2013-12-30T07:58:56-05:00 1SG Steven Stankovich 29234

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>That used to be Branch specific for a lot of the assignment swapping. Branch would verify that TOS/TIS/Rank/EFMP/etc all matched up and if so, the switch could happen. It was more prevalaent in the case of Soldiers graduating AIT/OSUT and moving to their first duty assignment. I do concur though, an HRC supported website would be an interesting idea.

2013-12-30T08:02:15-05:00 2013-12-30T08:02:15-05:00 CPT Aaron Kletzing 29241

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you gents think this type of feature should be built into RallyPoint?

2013-12-30T08:08:19-05:00 2013-12-30T08:08:19-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 29250

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It can still happen but it would be a branch matter. There are many variables that must be considered such as dwell time, SQI's and ASI's, EFMP status, etc.... I think soldiers do not have enough control over assignment choices which I have always found hypocritical since our senior leaders always emphasize seeking a variety of assignments. I was in divisional units for 15 years while others sat in TDA slots because they got in the clique. 

2013-12-30T08:21:04-05:00 2013-12-30T08:21:04-05:00 SSG Robert Burns 29253

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would like to see a system where soldiers can see every units TDA/MTOE slots and "apply" for those positions.  Branch's responsibility would be to filter out those who actually qualify or are eligible and then that Command team can "hire" who they want.<div>You know, much like the real world operates not just sending people places randomly.</div>

2013-12-30T08:25:50-05:00 2013-12-30T08:25:50-05:00 SFC Lamont Womack 31752

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Assignment swaps would be a great thing for the Army. I think all Soldiers should have access to systems like EDAS. I never understood why the Army continues to deploy the same Soldiers numerous times when I'm sure there are Soldiers of the same rank and MOS who would volunteer in a heart beat if they had the option.  It would be the same with duty assignments. Instead of just sending someone to lets say Drum or Polk I'm sure if they put the option out there someone that wants to go there would volunteer for it.

2014-01-03T04:26:06-05:00 2014-01-03T04:26:06-05:00 SSG Joe Jordan 32118

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, they don't exist anymore and it was a bad choice for whoever decided to stop it! I honestly believe it should be reinstated immediately. I know of several Soldiers who did use the program and loved the assignments that they swapped for.

2014-01-03T20:42:39-05:00 2014-01-03T20:42:39-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 148439

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I dont know if it happens anymore, but we need to bring it back.

2014-06-09T10:56:13-04:00 2014-06-09T10:56:13-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 231731

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>AR 614-200 Section II discusses Soldier-initated Assignments. Ch 5-11 is titled Exchange Assignments. The regulation is dated 26 Feb 09. This may help many.

2014-09-07T16:12:21-04:00 2014-09-07T16:12:21-04:00 CPT Jacob Swartout 231821

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They used to be in the Army Times and last I saw this was in 1999. I even had someone call me for switching spots if it worked out. I would like to see a website so that Soldiers could benefit from it.

2014-09-07T17:34:47-04:00 2014-09-07T17:34:47-04:00 SSG Robert Burns 231824

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I do think that RP is the best vehicle for this type of thing and it would be relatively easy to create. Simply an "On Assignment" tab filtered by MOS, rank and destination. Maybe even a wish-list section.<br />Then if someone sees something they like or are interested in, message that other person then get into contact with your branch managers. Done.

2014-09-07T17:38:03-04:00 2014-09-07T17:38:03-04:00 SSG Robert Burns 232216

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Has anyone here ever done an assignment swap?

2014-09-07T22:44:35-04:00 2014-09-07T22:44:35-04:00 2013-12-30T07:58:56-05:00