Will EFMP help get approval for Command Sponsorship Packet for Korea?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:41:18 -0400

hello. I'm currently on assignment to Camp Casey Korea. But I'm planning to put in for command sponsorship packet. I'm a SGT (P) with a wife and two kids.

I was wondering if any one could help me out on how to get it approved. I've already started the EFMP screening.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Oct 23 at 2014 6:47 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:47:14 -0400

EFMP will make it harder. There are not the same resources in Korea for EFMP than there are in CONUS. Also, I heard that they were decreasing the amount of CSP for Korea due to the move of forces to Cp Humphrey and the change to unit rotation model. I hear Korea is going back to being a hardship tour. Talk with your HR folks, they can give you the process for applying for it. But you definately need to get it done prior to going over as it will change your length of tour and orders.

Response by SGT William Wolfe made Mar 14 at 2016 9:50 AM

SGT William Wolfe — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:50:31 -0400

If your child is EFMP they may not have the facilities to accommodate them in Korea. You may have to do the tour alone.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2016 1:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:01:57 -0400

If you get EFMP approved for command sponsorship, they'll change your duty station to Yongsan/Seoul.

Response by COL Jim Kohlmann made Mar 14 at 2016 8:23 PM

COL Jim Kohlmann — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:23:03 -0400

Having a child in EFMP will make it harder, particularly at Camp Casey. Most major support facilities are in Seoul, and while it is easier to get back and forth now, it will be tough. As a SGT (P) your first hurdle will be to get a command sponsorship billet so you can be authorized to bring your family over in the first place. I don't know what kind of a unit you are in, but having commanded in Korea, it will be hard for you to get a billet. Recommend you talk to the 1SG about the billet. If you are on orders and not to a command sponsored slot, you need to contact your gaining unit just to start the dialog.