Anyone know how to get a DA Photo done quickly?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:56:27 -0400

I live around fort hood and our DA Photo place is by appointment and is backed up.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 8:57 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:57:18 -0400

I meant to type done in the question. I apologize about the error

Response by SSG David McPherson made May 10 at 2016 8:57 PM

SSG David McPherson — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:57:50 -0400

Have you tried to do a walk in

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 9:01 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:01:20 -0400

That is basically the only option for a DA photo. Unless you're given permission to find a photographer who can take the exact photos with the proper background and stances

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 9:02 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:02:16 -0400

Camp Mayberry out in Austin will quick and easy

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 9:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:05:02 -0400

Your only option it seems is to either go through the website to schedule one, which you said they were backed up with appointments. Call the photo lab and see if they can squeeze you in by chance. Check back regularly to see if there's been any cancellations. Another option would be to see if for Sam Houston has available spots, if you'd be willing to make the drive. The photo lab has to take your photo to submit into DAPMIS in order for it to be valid. Your other option is to ask your BDE S-1 to see if there are any alternatives. Good luck man.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made May 10 at 2016 9:31 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:31:42 -0400

Go to the lab and talk to the folks managing the schedule. Sometimes they have a few unpublished openings for boards and other no-notice requirements.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 9:36 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:36:37 -0400

Thanks to all of you . I will try all avenues of approach . Have the E7 board next month

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 9:42 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:42:11 -0400

I'll be needing to do the same, so I'm just commenting so I can follow!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 9:54 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:54:30 -0400

Call the photo lab. They always have times available.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 10:12 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 22:12:31 -0400

The National Guard Armories can also do official photos, usually with a quick turn around time.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 11:00 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:00:08 -0400

Call Camp Mayberry [login to see]

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2016 12:13 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:13:01 -0400

Check out JB San Antonio former Fort Sam Houston

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2016 2:19 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 May 2016 02:19:25 -0400

1SG Private RallyPoint Member When I was stationed at Fort Hood, ran into the same issue. I went one day and basically sat all day there until they could squeeze me in when someone did not show up. If not, I would suggest driving to the nearest military installation like other RP members already suggested.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2016 3:10 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 May 2016 03:10:00 -0400

Since you are being boarded it should be easy to do a walk in.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2016 5:27 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 May 2016 05:27:00 -0400

You'd have to go to the visual website & call them they normally can get you in quicker if you call back daily to see if someone cancelled just like readiness appointment.

Response by SSG(P) Auston Terry made May 11 at 2016 8:54 AM

SSG(P) Auston Terry — Wed, 11 May 2016 08:54:05 -0400

Call Camp Mabry; when I called they tried to get me in that day. They also do a great job. I prefer going there even when I'm not in a hurry.