How can I swap future assignments with someone?

2020-05-18T18:49:51-04:00

I've made a post about this before, but i've found another PS guy who wants to take on my next assignment to italy for his assignment at bragg. I've tried all ways that i can far as trying to contact Infantry Branch and they don't respond nor pick up any calls. I dont have a dsn so i doubt they'll ever answer a call. Do i go higher that my POC at Hrc ? Can someone please help guide me in the right direction?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2020 8:07 PM

2020-05-18T20:07:45-04:00

Don’t know if this helps but I found this. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/army-enlisted-assignment-exchanges-swaps-3344619

One Way Enlisted Soldiers Can Change Their Army Assignment

Did you know that a soldier at one Army installation can agree to "swap" assignments with a soldier at another installation? Learn more about SWAPs.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2020 8:25 PM

2020-05-18T20:25:59-04:00

Unfortunately swap rules only apply to individuals in AIT, not PS re-entering service. you are slated to attend jump school with a follow on to Italy. Branch is not likely to even consider talking to you due to this pandemic.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2020 8:53 PM

2020-05-18T20:53:16-04:00

Theres an "Exchange Reassignment" option on a 4187. Not sure what the routing would be but it's a start point to talk to your S1.
Best way to contact branch is by email. If they dont contact you back in 4-5 days I would ICE them. Normally branch has 3 days to respond, but theres only 2-3 people for all the E1-E4.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2020 9:37 PM

2020-05-18T21:37:40-04:00

Realistically there is no higher than HRC. Understand that branch doesn’t have to honor your request regardless if you found someone willing to switch, IF they do, it’s a courtesy not a requirement or entitlement. Also, Branch is not back up to 100% strength working, a lot of HRC is still doing telework due to COVID-19, not to mention the back logged of assignments they are working on again due to the pandemic. So trust me, they are not ignoring you, they just have other things that have a higher priority than your situation (no disrespect intended).