What is the likelihood that I would be able to pick my duty station when coming onto active duty from the National Guard? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-likelihood-that-i-would-be-able-to-pick-my-duty-station-when-coming-onto-active-duty-from-the-national-guard <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have spent the last 6 years as a medic in the army national guard. I am considering entering active duty and I want to know the likelihood that I would be able to pick my duty station, particularly Fort Riley. Anybody have experience PCSing on active duty coming from the guard? Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:12:44 -0400 What is the likelihood that I would be able to pick my duty station when coming onto active duty from the National Guard? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-likelihood-that-i-would-be-able-to-pick-my-duty-station-when-coming-onto-active-duty-from-the-national-guard <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have spent the last 6 years as a medic in the army national guard. I am considering entering active duty and I want to know the likelihood that I would be able to pick my duty station, particularly Fort Riley. Anybody have experience PCSing on active duty coming from the guard? SPC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:12:44 -0400 2018-08-07T17:12:44-04:00 Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 7 at 2018 5:50 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-likelihood-that-i-would-be-able-to-pick-my-duty-station-when-coming-onto-active-duty-from-the-national-guard?n=3860963&urlhash=3860963 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not knowing any better, Medics are needed everywhere. Talk to your recruiter about a pin point bases. MAJ Ken Landgren Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:50:13 -0400 2018-08-07T17:50:13-04:00 Response by SFC Marc W. made Aug 7 at 2018 6:40 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-likelihood-that-i-would-be-able-to-pick-my-duty-station-when-coming-onto-active-duty-from-the-national-guard?n=3861123&urlhash=3861123 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Either work through the recruiter or get with the active duty medic branch manager early. Or both for that matter. SFC Marc W. Tue, 07 Aug 2018 18:40:06 -0400 2018-08-07T18:40:06-04:00 Response by SPC James Neidig made Aug 7 at 2018 7:30 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-likelihood-that-i-would-be-able-to-pick-my-duty-station-when-coming-onto-active-duty-from-the-national-guard?n=3861223&urlhash=3861223 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tell the recruiter what you want make sure you insist to keep your rank also <br />I did back in 98 they tried to drop me 1 rank but i told them no way i got my choice of duty station and kept my rank SPC James Neidig Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:30:25 -0400 2018-08-07T19:30:25-04:00 Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2018 3:58 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-likelihood-that-i-would-be-able-to-pick-my-duty-station-when-coming-onto-active-duty-from-the-national-guard?n=3863472&urlhash=3863472 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Very small chance, unless you volunteer for Korea. SGM Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:58:55 -0400 2018-08-08T15:58:55-04:00 Response by SPC Steven Dawson made Sep 27 at 2018 2:50 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-likelihood-that-i-would-be-able-to-pick-my-duty-station-when-coming-onto-active-duty-from-the-national-guard?n=3998995&urlhash=3998995 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Dont go to ft.riley. it&#39;s a shit hole. SPC Steven Dawson Thu, 27 Sep 2018 02:50:38 -0400 2018-09-27T02:50:38-04:00 2018-08-07T17:12:44-04:00