When or what time of the year is a "good" time to reenlist for PCS options?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 May 2017 21:06:35 -0400

Im trying to see if there is a certain time of the year to try and pcs when eligible for reenlistment, i have a feeling i know the answer however it doesnt hurt to ask for others opinion

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2017 9:28 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 May 2017 21:28:27 -0400

Just don't go to Alaska in winter or Folk Polk in the Summer. Hawaii and Germany any time, and Korea, never!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2017 11:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 May 2017 23:00:38 -0400

The sooner you reenlist or at least have a good sit down with your career counselor the better. Options and duty stations go quick. He/She can guide you properly.

Response by MSgt Jack Brossette Jr made Dec 26 at 2017 2:06 PM

MSgt Jack Brossette Jr — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:06:08 -0500

Fort Polk/Sleesville - NEVER

Response by MSgt Jack Sigman made Jul 24 at 2020 7:56 AM

MSgt Jack Sigman — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 07:56:20 -0400

It appears you're in the Army, but on the Marine side, earlier in the FY was always better. More choices were available, and the timing could be adjusted, but the longer you waited the fewer choices you had. Most of my PCS's coincided with my unit's deployment schedule, so that will dictate a lot as well. The two major exceptions to this were B-Billet tours (DI, Recruiter, MSG) and HotFills. HotFills being "we need someone in this position NOW."

"PCS Season" is typically May-August, as many families will want to transfer during the summer for the kids in school. If you don't have that requirement, or can work around it, things tend to be easier for you in assignments.