Do you need orders when doing an interpost transfer?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:38:18 -0400

Do you need orders when doing interpost transfer?? Letter of Acceptance and Letter of Release have been given already and all paperwork is done. Just wondering if receiving unit requests orders ???

Response by SFC Michael D. made Sep 17 at 2019 4:47 PM

SFC Michael D. — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:47:00 -0400

Talk to you HR guys. (Personnel). You have to sign in somewhere.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 17 at 2019 6:20 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 18:20:32 -0400

If it is part of the same reporting HQ, no. If it is a different organization, yes. It is as simple as codes in the system but requires a paper trail. Thank you for your service.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2019 12:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:20:27 -0400

If it's within the same MACOM or HQ, the higher unit produces a 4187 directing a move, or else orders directing an interpost transfer. If it's outside the MACOM, for instance, FORSCOM to USASOC, HRC has to place you on assignment and you will PCS (no-cost PCS) to the new unit through the usual levy process.

Response by SFC Sharon Roberts made Sep 14 at 2022 3:36 PM

SFC Sharon Roberts — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:36:36 -0400

Anytime you are transferring whether it is between units on the same post, to a new post, to attend leadership training, etc. If you do not have orders find out why, and do not go without the orders in hand. And keep copies (at least 2 hard) of everything. Once the paperwork is approved the losing post should cut the transfer order within the same unit no orders but to a different unit (even within the same BN yes, you need documentation for darn near everything. Good luck and bug the heck out of people.