What steps can I take in regards to getting answers on my 4187 for command sponsorship?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:11:00 -0400

I put in a 4187 for command sponsorship and have been waiting for almost a month for a answer back. Are there any steps that I can take myself in regard to getting answers? i extended my contract to meet the requirements. I have been separated from my wife and kids for 2 years now and I just don't want to have done this all for nothing. Does anybody have any guidance?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2021 4:40 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:40:34 -0400

4187 isn't how you gain command sponsorship, there's a whole list of requirements that have to be met to be approved for command sponsorship. Extending your contract is the last step, once command sponsorship is approved. If you've been OCONUS for two years already you'll have to extend your DEROS with an FSTE as well because you need to have at least one year left on your DEROS from sponsorship approval.

If you extended your ETS for command sponsorship you can have that extension deleted

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2021 6:14 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:14:17 -0400

If it has been sent to the country where you are requesting command sponsorship they are the ones to say yea or nay. When I had the same question taking my family to Korea I was able to email the person there and found out the status from them.