Capt Private RallyPoint Member 2439946 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am studying the pros and cons of implementing a base-of-preference program for officers. Enlisted have this program. <br /><br />This will be an optional program. You could apply to be stationed in one place longer and/or have better odds of being stationed somewhere you want after being assigned to a less desireable location. <br /><br />If you know of any actual data or reports, let me know. Thanks! What is your opinion of an officer base-of-preference program to improve retention & reduce PCS costs? Does PCSing encourage you to separate? 2017-03-22T13:54:10-04:00 Capt Private RallyPoint Member 2439946 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am studying the pros and cons of implementing a base-of-preference program for officers. Enlisted have this program. <br /><br />This will be an optional program. You could apply to be stationed in one place longer and/or have better odds of being stationed somewhere you want after being assigned to a less desireable location. <br /><br />If you know of any actual data or reports, let me know. Thanks! What is your opinion of an officer base-of-preference program to improve retention & reduce PCS costs? Does PCSing encourage you to separate? 2017-03-22T13:54:10-04:00 2017-03-22T13:54:10-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 2440756 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It will be good for some, PCSing obviously didn&#39;t encourage me to separate, but there might have been some encouragement from Household 6 to retire after the 8th PCS... Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2017 7:43 PM 2017-03-22T19:43:06-04:00 2017-03-22T19:43:06-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 2440806 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I was younger and single I didn&#39;t mind so much, but now that I&#39;m married and hopefully about to start a family things are different. It took a lot of arm twisting to convince her to come back onto active duty last fall. I need to get in 10 years to retire as an O and she&#39;s on board for 3 to 4 moves. Beyond that I might get some resistance, especially once we have school aged kids. Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2017 8:06 PM 2017-03-22T20:06:22-04:00 2017-03-22T20:06:22-04:00 2017-03-22T13:54:10-04:00