I am a 35D O-3 PCSing to Shaw Air Force Base to be assigned at ARCENT. Any idea what to expect? Will I immediately be sent to Kuwait?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:06:58 -0400

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2017 3:10 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:10:07 -0400

Sir, I spent time at Shaw as a 35N SIGINT Sergeant in the G2. You won't immediately TCS to Camp Arifjian but at some point you will go over there whether it's for an exercise or mission.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2017 5:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:03:32 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Sir, you can also get sent to Qatar, my OIC came from Shaw when I was there last year

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2018 5:18 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:18:20 -0400

You shouldn't. I was in the unit as a 35D MAJ. There IS a fwd team (OCP) but unless there is a real shortage there, you should be able to remain at the Main Command Post. They can usually get volunteers to go (but that was back when you got tax free incentives etc). Rotations are usually only 6 months if you do go.