How do we go about swapping assignments ?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 22:36:23 -0400

I in-processed at Abn school and ran into another Prior Service i knew that wants to go to 173rd and I want to go to Bragg. He is 11B and same rank as me as well. Is it easier to do the assignment swap since we're both in the same location currently ?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made May 8 at 2020 11:10 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 08 May 2020 23:10:33 -0400

possible, call branch ASAP.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2020 11:30 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 23:30:36 -0400

You can call your branch and ask if they will swap the two of you. If he's a prior service who is an IET Soldier like you, your branch may swap you. Assuming you are both the same rank, and the same eligibility to move. However, if they are a currently in service Soldier attending BAT while TDY enroute, then it's not possible.
As for the "swap" you may have heard about, it's referring to AR 614-200. Both Soldiers have to agree to pay all PCS costs to swap an assignment. Chances are that SPC isn't looking to buy his own plane ticket and spend thousands of dollars moving their own vehicle, equipment, and household goods