How does getting orders work? How does getting an assignment work?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:08:03 -0400

Okay I'm at fort Lee Virginia , passed my MOS training and graduated AIT I'm waiting on orders at the moment ...I don't have an assignment or orders but odly enough I had an interview to get a security clearance, how does getting orders work , how does getting an assignment work

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 9 at 2018 7:16 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:16:03 -0400

You have a very low density MOS, meaning there aren’t many of you. Often times you have to pass the initial component of the clearance process as well. Be patient, your time will come. Thank you for your service.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2018 8:55 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:55:42 -0400

It’s a waiting game till your clearance is approved.

Response by Maj John Bell made Apr 9 at 2018 10:31 PM

Maj John Bell — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 22:31:47 -0400

My guess, based on your MOS, the detailer knows where he/she wants to send you, and its a high speed, low drag billet. But if they told you and then couldn't send you, they'd have to erase any sign that you, your family, and anybody that has met you ever existed. :)

P.S. The erase part was just a joke.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2018 8:17 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 08:17:05 -0400

Your MOS doesn't require a clearance so it's most likely one that was initiated at the MEPS. It doesn't mean that you're going to a special assignment as you were probably already granted an interim clearance from the start. Because you're an IET student you will just wait around until the Cadre hand you your orders. You can give your assignment manager at HRC a call. He may have a few choices for you. But, as someone pointed out, you're a low density MOS, there aren't many slots, you will go wherever they need to fill a hole. But, having a clearance you may get assigned to an SF group and you'll be given a chance to go to Airborne school