How would life be for a married SPC reclassifying to a 31E? Would I be able to travel to the different duty stations with my wife?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:05:00 -0500

I’m currently in the old guard looking to reclass to 31E I will be married by the time i PCs, just wanted to know how life would be for a married Spc and if I would be able to travel to the different duty stations with my wife

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2020 7:35 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:35:48 -0500

No, not really. That's one of the most restrictive MOS's as far as duty stations go. I hope you like JBLM and Leavenworth a whole lot. Hopefully your spouse likes them too

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made Feb 10 at 2020 9:19 AM

MSG Gary Eckert — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:19:18 -0500

This is hard. It really depends on your wife's MOS but I would guess we have more than 50 percent of the 31E positions here at Ft Leavenworth and except for the support staff at the DB and the MPs we have very few other enlisted positions (especially junior enlisted positions). The closest installation which is Ft Riley is a couple of hours away and not a very good fit for joint domicile; although I guess you could like in Topeka and both have long commutes.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2020 5:05 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:05:16 -0500

Don’t do it. Leavenworth is the worst place you can be at and more than likely you will be stationed there. There’s horrible leadership there. You’d be better off trying to pick up a trade in the Army Or go 31K.